I think he means CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
If you want to know more about it check www.isc2.org >>> "Cisco Nuts" 01/29/02 06:51pm >>> CSSP?? Is that a new cert regarding MPLS. I know about the new CCIP but CSSP? :-( >From: "Brad Ellis" >Reply-To: "Brad Ellis" >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: what to do ? (longish) [7:33392] >Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 08:15:05 -0500 > >Why do you want to complete the other certs? Is there something extra they >will do for you that your current standing wont? If not, then go for your >CCIE. If the other certs will open other doors for you in your current >position (or in the seeking of another position), determine where you would >like to be 1yr, 2yr, 5yrs from now and follow that path accordingly (ie, if >you want to eventually become a CCIE in Security, then go the CSS1 route, >if >you want to become a CCIE in C&S go for the CSSP, etc). > >Just my personal thoughts. > >(also, your post isn't that long...go look in the archives at howard's >posts...those are long!) > >thanks, >-Brad Ellis >CCIE#5796 (R&S / Security) >Network Learning Inc >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >used Cisco gear: www.optsys.net >CCIE Labs, racks, and classes: http://www.ccbootcamp.com/quicklinks.html > >""Johnny McKenzie"" wrote in message >[EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > > I'm contemplating my next move, finished my CCNP, and am currently >studying > > for my CCIE written. But I'm a long way from being ready for the CCIE >lab, > > probally a year or more. In the meantime, I would like to complete some >other > > cisco certs. > > > > So I see some options as follows: > > > > Do my DA and DP. Two papers for two certs is pretty tempting. But it is >the > > infamous CID exam, and I'm not sure how much design I'm going to do > > > > Follow Ole's footsteps and do CSS1 - Security will always be a good >field > > (thanks for the switching apps Ole) > > > > Do the CSSP - And become a MPLS guy - looks like a growth area > > > > Study hard and go straight for CCIE R&S > > > > And thoughts on other options ? > > > > > > At my new job ( large telco ) I've been looking for an area to upskill >and >no > > one has done anything about IPv6. Done some research and it appears that > > deployment is still in very early stages. Anybody else doing much here ? > > Could this be a good chance to be first in the door for what will be the > > biggest upgrade ever ? > > > > Thanks for your input > > > > Johnny _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=33745&t=33745 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]