First of all Hello to All, I want to tell you little bit about me; I just began in the Information security field, something im really happy about  because I have always liked it!
I have a Bachelors Degree in electronic Engineering, and I have been working for a month and a half as an application security analyst. Ive been making plans and choosing certifications to do and masters degree to get in the past few weeks.

Ive chosen the following certifications to do in that order, beginning this year:

Network+, security+, linux+, CEH, OSCP, GSEC, CISA, and before CISSP I was thinking of applying for the msise program of sans, but Im not so sure. I like sans because well theyre certifications are great, and besides getting the masters degree with em I also get a lot of GOLD certifications, but I have also looked at other information security masters program from university of phoenix, nsu, capella and royal holloway university in london!

What would you guys suggest, is the sans program adequate or should I choose another institution or university?
I know sans is a good choice but im still unsure.

Im planning on doing the master degree in 3 or 4 years! the certifications im studying net+ and sec+ as Im writing this.
About the sec+ and net+ Ive heard they were about to update the certs is this true? if so, is it worth it to get certified now or should i wait fo the update?

All Suggestions are welcome, and thank you in advance!

maumercado ,

one factor you need to research regarding the universities is how up2date is their program? the university of Holloway program was excellent 3-5 years ago, however i have not followed it up, and i know it was mostly generic as in any masters program, the burden is mostly in the graduate students. the freshness (out of date) factor is also important in certifications, I have found one of the SANS certification a bit out of date, however the instructors were active security consultants and he gave us more insight on what is happening today, and possible future trends.

good Luck with your roadmap

W.

Thank you for your responses...

About the master programs, yes im looking for updated material, and also a great reputation master in information security program and university reputation, impressive success stories and stuff like that.

About the certification road, well the reason ive been thinking in CEH and oscp is because in an old post here, dont remember exactly when and who posted it, said that OSCP was a good complement of CEH, now that and update in ceh is due july Ill have to wait and see, but I think CEH is more reputation than anything, its great but its a theory test only, as far as i know, so im leaning more towards OSCP because is not only theorical but also a hands on hacking test!

But youre right RoleReversal CEH ans OSCP are consider to be on the same level, im thinking in adding CISA, ECSA and LPT, one or two of those three, dont know wich one, or maybe GCIA and GCIH.

As RoleReversal said, going for SANS GCIA or GCIH is the way to go if you have the skill set. Though SANS does not put and prerequisites on these courses you can get over whelmed on the first day itself if you do not have a Security+ level knowledge.   

I picked up my masters form Colorado Technical University. The focus there was not so much on the technical aspects fo security, but on management and policy to prepair you for a future role as management with a heavy focus on project engineering. That being said, certs are a good way to get some hands on. While studying, you will find areas that you want to know more about and some areas to dabble in. Take your time and get the hands on. For example, the C|EH is best suited for some one with hands on. To get this though, you will want a virtual lab that you can play in. Some where here in the forums there are some suggestions as to what you should have for your labs.

Plan the masters for where you want to go with your career. Mine built the foundation and now I'm looking to learn more. Good luck.