i believe its good to get a degree first and proceed to a Cert. If you check
on the requirements of cissp you should have a Bsc Degree or an MSc plus the
required experience. . this means that ISC2 takes into consideration the
importance of a degree plus experience.Some certs do not require a degree as
a preentry level. therein if you want to go for the cissp cert first go a
degree, enhance your experience then you will realize the benefits.
-----Original Message-----
From: alz3k3 [mailto:alz3k3@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 5:00 PM
To: soumyadipta_das@yahoo.com
Cc: security-basics@securityfocus.com
Subject: RE: University Degree or CISSP
Reality is that neither really show the level of knowledge an individual
has. I've run into countless individuals who have certifications but really
don't have any basic knowledge. A perfect example is an individual I know
that has a few Cisco certs but wasn't quite sure what telnet was. I've seen
similar grads. IMHO, nothing beats some solid experience.
However, hiring managers may not think the same way. Usually, the degree or
cert is an easy way to get an interview as it's usually the first thing they
look for. Consulting companies will require certs so that they can more
easily justify what they charge for your services.
So really, there is value on both sides. The best scenario would be a few
highly regarded certs and some solid experience. You need to ask yourself
what you would gain by having either. If you obtained a CISSP, would your
current employer raise your salary? Would you be able to get a better,
higher paying position with it? If not, don't bother.
soumyadipta_das@yahoo.com wrote:
Is it better (in terms of technology and industry acceptablity) to get
a university degree on information security than certifications such as
ccna/ccsp, ceh (or security+) and cissp?
Soum
