With security certifications being such a hot credential to have these days, it is good to know that along with the demand, the resources for security certifications are also growing. Over at RedmondMag.com there is a great .pdf that takes you through all of the available security certifications, answers many questions on the how's and why's of getting certified, and offers salary information for security certifications. The only catch is that you have to register with their site to get the free guide. It's the basic name and email information and it's worth it if you are really interested in getting a security certification. Here is the link.

In his review of the "Little Black Book of Computer Security", Tony Bradley (About.com Guide to Network Security) has described a great book to use when studying for the CISSP. It's portable, compact, and beyond the exams, a great resource for administrators.