[Great_One]

Originally Posted by rapidarp So I've altered the list of Certs i'd like to get. I changed it to: A+, Security+, CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, SSCP, CISSP, and CEH. They're all gonna be hard to obtain but the last three will be a PAIN! Oh well, I set goals and I accomplish them.

I would add the CompTIA Network+ cert to your a list. It actually lays a good foundation to the CISCO tests. You can forget about the CISSP for awhile. You need to have worked in a security position for a certain amount of time and will need validation of that experience by your supervisor.