I think it's a worthwhile qualification to have if only from the point
of view of structured learning. Unless you've already done a CS or
equivalent degree, it's unlikely that you'll have covered some of the
architectural or formal methodologies, practices, standards etc that you
must know to take the CISSP exam. On-the-job learning is an excellent
(I'm biased) way to learn all things security but you only tend to
learn the technologies etc around the environments you're working with.
I found the learning process, while covering some out-of-date material
that I'm unlikely to use in future, did cover some additional areas
which I've since applied to projects to my / my employer's benefit.
So; in summary, I would recommend it if you're looking for a broader
certification/career path/etc focusing on security. The breadth (not
really the depth) of the body of knowledge has provided me with a way to
cement together everything I've learned through working on or personal
research. YMMV :)
--
Nick Besant (lists@hwf.cc)
dfullerton@mantor.org wrote:
Then I wonder if this certification should really have this kind of notoriety.
Looks like it's not technical and if an 11 years old boy can complete this cert
...it's not about security management experience either.
Anyone can give me some good reason to acquire CISSP while not being related to
money and the wannabe marketing-made notoriety?
Personally I done GCIH and GHTQ, the latest is harder and really related to
penetration testing. I would like some GOOD reason for someone in the security
field for a while and having others, more in deep, technical certification to
go on with CISSP.
Should we glorify such things? Tell me more about the exam, the topics are
quite general and may not be totally in line with the exam and the real
knowledge being certified.
Danny Fullerton
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IT Security Specialist, GCIH GHTQ
http://www.mantor.org/~northox
Mantor Organization
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