RE: CISSP without experience

(ISC)2, the organization that providees the certification for the CISSP, has a 
program wherein a person can take the exam and if they pass it they are awarded 
the status of Associate.  That allows them to complete the experience 
requirements while at the same time able to state that they have successfully 
completed the exam portion of their professional development.  

As a former member of the Board of Directors of (ISC)2 and having chaired 
several commettees I can say that the Assoicates program is a relatively new 
one, out only a short time (less than 2 years).  It answers many request from 
individuals and industry for this avenue of professional development.  It has 
been well received and is growing.  Details concerning this may be found on the 
ISC web page, www.isc2.org.

Ben Gaddy,
CISSP, CISM, SSCP, CHS-III

-----Original Message-----

 
I have a 6 month experience on working professionally in Information
Security, but I have been learning and practicing it in my studies and
now I am looking for a job. Almost all of the jobs require a CISSP,
but you cannot get it without atleast 3 years experience. I did hear
that even without an experience you can pass the CISSP, but you will
not get the certification and then you can go to the employer and tell
him that you passed the CISSP. Anyone have any views or any experience
with it?

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