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What is a CISSP?

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pmp-7A CISSP is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, which represents an independent information security certification operated by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, or ISC. As of recently, there are over 65,000 member who have CISSP certification in over 130 countries. This certification is also formally recognized by the United States Department of Defense in Information Assurance Managerial and Technical categories. Individuals who desire to take the CISSP exam and become a certified information systems security professional must meet stringent requirements:
• Have a minimum of 5 years experience doing security work in more than two of the ten information security domains
• One year of this experience can be waived in exchange for having a four-year college degree or a Master’s in Information Security
• An individual who does not have 5 years experience can earn an Associate of ISC by passing the CISSP exam
• Accept the CISSP Code of Ethics

CISSP Exam

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification is extensively recognized as a professional credential in the information security world. However, the test for acquiring a CISSP certification is extremely difficult and challenging. The person taking the exam definitely needs to have far-reaching knowledge of security and information systems. In fact, many tech professionals study numerous CISSP questions before actually taking the test. It also benefits the potential CISSP expert to take the PMP exam in order to have a certification in Project Management. Besides having expertise in CISSP, possessing a PMP indicates to employers that the prospective employee has knowledge of how to organize people in order to produce efficient results from groups without communication difficulties.

CISSP Credentials

This certificate is valid for three years. Then it must be renewed by taking the exam again. However, a person not wanting to re-take the exam can accumulate at least 120 Continuing Professional Education credits. Also, there is annual membership fee is $85 during the initial three-year certification. Obtaining a CISSP requires a lot of work but there are several good motives for someone wanting such a certification such as an opportunity to broaden your awareness of security practices and concepts or to get a job which is in demand in the growing field of information security.

Those who are really interested in IT security will enjoy pursuing a career as a CISSP. Just be prepared to learn and retain a large amount of knowledge in order to pass the exam.


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