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RE: CISSP Test
From: adeel hussain <ad33lh () gmail com>
Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:37:45 -0500
Hello Vladamir, To answer your question, yes the CISSP is worth it. However it is only worth it due to the publics misconception of what is is. The CISSP certification basically shows that you have a base understanding of the primary concepts across what are widely regarded as all the major areas if IT security knowledge (known as the Common Body of Knowledge or CBK). This is a good thing if you are, or aspire to be, in a management position. Unfortunately the common perception of the CISSP by most non-IT security people (which includes HR staff) is that someone who is a CISSP is capable and competent in all areas of IT security. Add to that the belief it is the best (or only) security certification they are aware of and it becomes "the" security certification in thier eyes. I have seen many job descriptions in my time and in the last few years it is rare to find one that does not either require or desire the CISSP. As for other certifications, the SANS certs are quite good although, I believe, they are about to get devalued by the removal of the practical requirement. I would recommend getting the CISSP, maybe the GSEC (SANS security essentials cert) and then focusing on certs for products/systems within the area you will be working in. But remember, the cert is just the starting point and the resume's foot in the door. You need to study and get as much hands on as you can to actually learn your chosen trade. Good Luck, Adeel _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
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