CISSP also requires some ongoing effort to retain certification, although it
is not extensive...
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kunz, Peter [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 1999 12:18 PM
> To: 'Houser David DW'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: AW: CISSP Certification
>
> What about CISA? At leats CISA requires ogoing recertification/credits...
>
> cu
> -pete
>
>
> > -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: Houser David DW [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Gesendet am: Dienstag, 6. Juli 1999 23:36
> > An: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Betreff: RE: CISSP Certification
> >
> > There's about 1500+ of us out here who have passed the exam. For
> more
> > about the certification, visit
> > http://www.infosecnews.com/scmagazine/1998_04/lastword/lastword.html
> > then go to www.isc2.org.
> >
> >
> > As to the worth, that's a loaded question. Is it going to make your
> life
> > better? Not by itself.
> >
> > The preparation process to take the test will give you some grounding to
> > determine how much you know about a whole realm of different security
> > issues
> > (Ten very broad categories) and what you need to learn to be able to
> > answer
> > questions about those issues. It will also force you to learn some
> > concepts you didn't know before and study up on some things you thought
> > you
> > did know, and probably will change the way you look at a lot of things.
> >
> > The test itself (six hours, about 250 questions) will further test your
> > reaction to stress under pressure and will force you to think in
> simplest
> > terms. It will also raise your blood pressure, provide an overwhelming
> > sense of relief when you are done, and hopefully will give you a measure
> > of
> > where your knowledge base is in relation to that of a standard set by a
> > body
> > of security professionals. However, I know a number of accountants
> who
> > have passed their CPA, but only a few that I would let keep my books...
> >
> > The certification may lead to a job offer (or more), certainly won't
> hurt
> > your resume, and should increase your worth to your current employer.
> It
> > won't guarantee any of those things, and to be honest doesn't mean a lot
> > without compatible experience, attitude, and background.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > ----------
> > > From:
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED][SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 9:43 AM
> > > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: CISSP Certification
> > >
> > > Is there anyone out there with this certification and passed the exam?
>
> > > I am interested in learning about this certification and if it is
> worth
> > it
> > > or not!
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Tom Cowell
> > >
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