I think the answer is, it depends. I have B.sc in Eng, MBA, and CISA. I
believe that CISA is more towards the security management, it oversee
the enterprise security controls. For CISSP it's more granule in
security. in short if you are looking for security operation (technical)
go for CISSP. otherwise I would recommend CISA it broaden your
understanding for other IS areas.That was my personal experience I
started as network engineer then I went into management and I kept my
technical updates from management perspective by CISA.
Thanks and GoodLuck,
Sarwat Nafei
"Tyson, Dave" <dave_tyson@city.vancouver.bc.ca> 24-Aug-04 10:45:24
AM >>>
I went the CISSP route, but added an MBA concentrated in Digitial
Technology
Management for the business focus.
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Nicholas [mailto:infosecmgmt@hushmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 12:59 PM
To: security-management@securityfocus.com
Subject: Education ?
Hi,
As a security professional targeting a management position in the
information security area, I am wondering which academic profile
(scholar
and major security certifications (CISSP,CISA,CISM)...) is best
recognized
in the industry and attributed to most of the successful security
managers
at different position levels.
Examples could be (but not limited to):
- MBA + deep technical background
- 1st cycle diploma + High-level certifications and light technical
background etc...
Combinaisons are endless.
We can't argue on the importance of business and technical experience
but I
want to concentrate this discussion on the tangible help that can bring
education in the hiring process.
What would make the balance shift in my favor if there is another
candidate
with similar experience and personality competing for the same position
?
Thank you.
Regards,
Nicholas
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