cce or cissp?

From my experience, the CISSP has more "name recognition" than the CCE designation and will help you "get in the door" for any IT Security-related position. Earning a CISSP shows you have a broad knowledge of the 10 ISC^2-defined "domains" of security.

Also from my own experience, having a Masters is more impressive, but it also may intimidate potential employers. By definition, a "Masters" degree implies subject-matter mastery, but it also implies that you expect a larger pay-check. In the current economy in the USA, my masters degree has NOT helped me land a decent job.

Since your goal is to practice digital forensics, the CCE is almost a necessity.

Short answer Get them both. You'll need them.

-AWTLPI

and i can get them while doing my masters right?

and i can get them while doing my masters right?

Sure, why not?

Your brain should already be in "learning-mode" because of your Masters work. The CISSP and CCE will both reinforce and supplement your degree program.

On a side note When I applied to enter the Masters in Information Assurance program I inquired if my already having my CISSP could be counted as credit. I was nearly laughed at and told kindly, but firmly "No." A couple months *after* I graduated, my university announced they would henceforth waive the first semester course-work for anyone who already had their CISSP! Well! Wasn't that nice? Too bad that announcement didn't come two years earlier. It would have saved me several thousand US dollars in tuition and three months of work. cry

I was under the impression you had to have years of work experience to qualify for the CISSP. I am also in a masters program and would like to get it but don't have the work experience. Do they accept training or degrees as part of experience? Or do they label you as an associate of CISSP until you receive the work experience, this is the impression I am under by what is on their website.

I was under the impression you had to have years of work experience to qualify for the CISSP… do they label you as an associate of CISSP until you receive the work experience….

You are correct. You'll be an associate until you've worked 5 years in 2 or more of the Domains. According to the ISC^2 web site "an Advanced Degree in Information Security from a National Center of Excellence or the regional equivalent can substitute for one year towards the five-year requirement." They will also waive one year if you hold one of a number of other certifications, such as GIAC, et al.

Additionally, you need to be endorsed by another ISC^2 cert-holder.

CCE is one of the certs that will knock a year off of the experience requirements for the CISSP as well. So getting a CCE first might be doubly beneficial for you

http//www.isc2.org/credential_waiver/default.aspx

(5th one down from the top)

And the CISSP is WAY HARDER… 😉

I am intimidated..

what do you think about CISSO?