Is it worth it? That depends on what you want to do with respect to
InfoSec. IMHO, the CISSP is really oriented towards the professional who
will provide medium to large-scale enterprises with overall security
expertise (from security policies, to best practices, to "defense in depth"
security schemes). While the CISSP proposes a "top-down" approach to
providing security, SANS/GIAC provides the "ground-up" security training
necessary for those individuals who want to work with firewalls, IDS/IPS,
DMZs etc.
The answer to your question really depends on where you want to be in 1-5
years. Both security programs are widely respected so, it becomes a
question of do you really like doing the "leg work" or doing the
"design/high-level work?" You may want to consider SANS/GIAC and gain the
"real world" experience now then go for the CISSP.
If it's any consolation, I also failed on my first attempt. A word of
wisdom to those about to take the CISSP exam - NEVER go to Florida during
Spring break and stay at a beach front hotel. I plan to retake the exam
this year. This time, in the quiet of Colorado.
Hope this makes some sense.
Larry,
Kestrel Technologies, Inc.
Network & Network Security Services
larrydinsmore@mail.com <mailto:303-588-4088larrydinsmore@mail.com>
-----Original Message-----
From: batrob52 [mailto:rlee@sonoma-county.org]
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 12:45 PM
To: CISSP-Discuss@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CISSP-D] I'm a little lost.
This is my 2nd try doing the cissp. I took it in 10/04 and did not pass.
I'm off to logical security's bootcamp in July for a 2nd try.
I have dvd,all-in-1 shon harris book, offical security guide,etc..
I'm just wondering if its worth it?
My current county job is i.t. but mostly email, so no room for
advancement into security. I've got a couple of coworkers who this its
better to do the GIAC cert,more "real-world".UGH..
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