Security + any good?

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Perfect man to answer your question Daniel. I've passed 2008 Security+ and studied for then failed 70-351 the ISA 2006 exam.

IMO definitely go for Security+. Its a cert that never expires and is vendor neutral, unlike MS certs which are based on a specific technology. I love the MS stuff but having Sec+ just gives you something a bit different that will count toward your MCSA/MCSE.

Sec+ is a general security cert that covers a wide range of subjects but IMO will give you a great foundation in security. ISA exams so 70-350 or 351 are only about that software so unless your company uses it, I'd swerve it as most firms use Cisco or Juniper hardware firewalls in my experience.

I failed 351 with 650 or something like that because no matter how hard I tried I couldn't find quality study materials. In the end I had to watch the CBT Nuggets for ISA 2004 as there weren't any for 2006! Do a quick search and see if there's more out but myself and BosonMike reckoned at the time if they hadn't brought much out, they never would.

So Security+ for sure.

Jim

**Edit, have you thought about 70-299? I did that and Sec+ to get my MCSA:Security

 

Security+ would deffo help you get a decent foundation. 70-299 is another matter ha ha Its similar in difficulty to . . . . . 70-291 IMO, but very good stuff to be learned studying for it.

 

Here ya go mate Security+
70-299

 

Ah I haven't heard of LabSim but if its like CBT Nuggets you are onto a winner. Good luck mate. I forgot to mention, the Security+ is a really interesting cert to study for, you'll enjoy it.

 

Any time mate, any time. Oh and just to help you decide about ISA exams

 

Thanks, I've enjoyed it and would do it the same way again if I had to

 

Well I can't rely soley on my dashing good looks and sexual magnatism to stand out from the crowd, that would be just resting on my laurels