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CertCities.comÂ’s 10 Hottest Certifications for 2006
#9: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Vendor: (ISC)2
Reader Interest Score (out of 20): 13
Buzz Score (out of 10): 4
Total: 17
(ISC)Â’s flagship title, the CISSP, was a staple on this list until two years ago, when so many of you earned it simply took the title out of the running for this list of up-and-comers. Those who sent us hate mail back then can take some solace that the programÂ’s lower-level SSCP title has found its way onto this list, debuting at No. 9.
While SSCP is, of course, often widely seen as a stepping stone to the CISSP, itÂ’s also beginning to earn a reputation in its own right. Like its big brother, the SSCP is a vendor-neutral security title. It comes with its own experience requirement (one year, instead of the CISSPÂ’s five) and even focuses on the same body of knowledge (seven areas, instead of the CISSPÂ’s 10).
Contributing Editor Greg Neilson was pleased to see this title make the cut this year because it fills a niche for the industry. “There are so many wanting to move into security and are looking for a program that will both structure their learning and provide a validation of their security skills,” he commented.
Contributing Editor Andy Barkl agreed, saying that the title “deserves to climb the ranks,” because its ability to stand on its own as well as lead candidates to the CISSP pinnacle.
#8: MCSE: Security
Vendor: Microsoft
Reader Interest Score (out of 20): 12
Buzz Score (out of 10): 6
Total: 18
This title debuted on last yearÂ’s 2005 Hot Cert list No. 2, and while many of you obtained the title last year, enough of you still plan to get it in 2006 that it was able to hang on for another year, coming in at No. 8.
In fact, with its combination of Windows networking and security, the title would probably be poised to become an industry staple -- if not for MicrosoftÂ’s recent announcement that it will completely revamp its certification program over the next few years. And while the company has said it wonÂ’t retire or discontinue any of its current certifications, candidates will find it hard to justify the cost of an eight-exam title when its next-generation replacement (most likely featuring less exams) is just around the corner.
Despite the uncertainty, thanks to your reader interest score and continued buzz, MCSE: Security should continue strong through at least 2006. Three of our four contributors agree, placing it somewhere on their personal top 10 lists, with its highest placement coming on
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#9: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Vendor: (ISC)2
Reader Interest Score (out of 20): 13
Buzz Score (out of 10): 4
Total: 17
(ISC)Â’s flagship title, the CISSP, was a staple on this list until two years ago, when so many of you earned it simply took the title out of the running for this list of up-and-comers. Those who sent us hate mail back then can take some solace that the programÂ’s lower-level SSCP title has found its way onto this list, debuting at No. 9.
While SSCP is, of course, often widely seen as a stepping stone to the CISSP, itÂ’s also beginning to earn a reputation in its own right. Like its big brother, the SSCP is a vendor-neutral security title. It comes with its own experience requirement (one year, instead of the CISSPÂ’s five) and even focuses on the same body of knowledge (seven areas, instead of the CISSPÂ’s 10).
Contributing Editor Greg Neilson was pleased to see this title make the cut this year because it fills a niche for the industry. “There are so many wanting to move into security and are looking for a program that will both structure their learning and provide a validation of their security skills,” he commented.
Contributing Editor Andy Barkl agreed, saying that the title “deserves to climb the ranks,” because its ability to stand on its own as well as lead candidates to the CISSP pinnacle.
#8: MCSE: Security
Vendor: Microsoft
Reader Interest Score (out of 20): 12
Buzz Score (out of 10): 6
Total: 18
This title debuted on last yearÂ’s 2005 Hot Cert list No. 2, and while many of you obtained the title last year, enough of you still plan to get it in 2006 that it was able to hang on for another year, coming in at No. 8.
In fact, with its combination of Windows networking and security, the title would probably be poised to become an industry staple -- if not for MicrosoftÂ’s recent announcement that it will completely revamp its certification program over the next few years. And while the company has said it wonÂ’t retire or discontinue any of its current certifications, candidates will find it hard to justify the cost of an eight-exam title when its next-generation replacement (most likely featuring less exams) is just around the corner.
Despite the uncertainty, thanks to your reader interest score and continued buzz, MCSE: Security should continue strong through at least 2006. Three of our four contributors agree, placing it somewhere on their personal top 10 lists, with its highest placement coming on
*follow link for more*
