Security + or A+

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Security + or A+

Hydro
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Security + or A+

Which one do you think is better for entry level? I really want to get into Network Security.

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01-28-03 12:57 PM

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A+. This is more basic, and it contains stuff that you really should know.

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Thanks, I figured that.... So Security plus should be next correct?

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hydro, i would say do Network+ before security+ to get a basic understanding of networking. If you hope to achieve advanced certification in security, you will need to know a great deal more than what is covered in security+, and network+ will help you towards that goal.

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Go for A+ and Network+ first. They will provide the background knowledge to pass Security+.

I am studying for the Security+ exam (just picked up Mike Meyer's Security+ Passport), and see that many topics are covered in the Network+, and to a lesser extent, A+ certs. I think it's worth building a foundation first with A+ and Network+.

Good Luck

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Wildscribe, how do you like the Mike Meyer's Security+ passport so far? Do you think that you'll go with another source or two prior to attempting the exam?

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both are entry level, but you need to know the PC before anything else - go for "A+"

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What do you want to be? Security Professional or Security Auditor?
If you want to be a Security Professional, you should take the SANS certifications.
If you want to be a Security Auditor, you should take take the CISA or CISSP.

For more information:
http://www.sans.org
http://www.isaca.org

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