Hey all 

I am ready to start my next cert  Ultimately I want to start my CEH before my Security+ purely as i am very interesting in increasing my knowledge in the ethical hacking world.  What are your thoughts on this?

Security+ first OR CEH, i'll probably go for CEH first, although if you guys feel I may struggle then Security+ definetly sounds like the best bet.

Look forward to hearing from you 

What that in mind then presumably the logical path is:

Network+
Security+
CEH

I am backwards, I fancy:

CEH
Security+
Network+

Would this be a mistake?

Hey dynamik

My reasoning behind this order is because I am really keen to start the CEH and it will help keep the security bonfire burning brightly.

I understand the basic fundamentsl of networking and security, will a basic understanding suffice 

Like i say I am pretty flexible in the ordering.  This is to keep the security geek satisfied which I have been letting down recently 

I think you're really going to make things harder on yourself in the long run if you don't master the fundamentals first. To be completely candid, I don't think a "basic understanding" is sufficient.

At the same time, that doesn't mean you have to work on something like the Network+ exclusively. Pace yourself and keep tinkering around with whatever else you find interesting.

As mentioned, The CompTIA exams are pretty basic. If you're not at that level, you're really going to struggle with the CEH.

Let me be clear, you don't need those certifications, you need the knowledge. I've never taken the Network+, and I never will. I just want to stress the importance of mastering the fundamentals. No one wants to be a script kiddie

I plan on taking the sec+ and the net+ this year.  I really only care about the sec+ but if I can I am going to take both because of the change that happens in 2011 where you have to re-up every 3 years. I just want these under my belt so I show I am at least knowledgeable in basic net and sec ideology. 

After this I'll probably go the same way as you, delusion. Although I might switch the Network+ with a CCNA (not sure if they are similar in difficulty though).

Indeed, when doing CompTIA before the end of the year, you don't have the re-certify -ever-.
Definitely an extra motivator ^^

I just got my CEH in July.  I am now going to work on obtaining the Security+ certification in order to maintain my CEH.  I guess I did it backwards

Why not do the GSEC instead of Sec+ for the waiver?

I believe the GSEC is a better preparation than the Sec+ for the CISSP. Now, I don't yet have my CISSP, so I may be off base, but the GSEC materials line up better with the CISSP domains. And I'm pretty sure the GSEC qualifies you for a one year waiver as well.