In spirit of the cert threads...

[Reel]

Opinions?

 

[Heisenberg]

Since I don't even know what it stands for, I don't really have an opinion.

 

[Feldenak]

My opinion is...security is good.

 

[Lord Evermore]

• Oxygen is good.

• I like pie.

 

[Reel]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Since I don't even know what it stands for, I don't really have an opinion.

As the first credential accredited by ANSI to ISO Standard 17024:2003 in the field of information security, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification provides information security professionals with not only an objective measure of competence but a globally recognized standard of achievement. The CISSP credential demonstrates competence in the 10 domains of the (ISC)² CISSP® CBK®.

The CISSP credential is ideal for mid- and senior-level managers who are working toward or have already attained positions as CISOs, CSOs or Senior Security Engineers.

As a CISSP, you gain access to (ISC)² services and programs which support and enhance your growth throughout your information security career. These services and programs include:

* ongoing education
* peer networking
* forums
* events
* job postings
* industry communications
* concentrations for proven subject matter expertise
* speaking and volunteer opportunities







CISSP® CBK® Domains


Access Control Systems and Methodology

Applications and Systems Development Security

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)

Cryptography

Law, Investigation and Ethics

Operations Security

Physical Security

Security Architecture and Models

Security Management Practices

Telecommunications and Network Security

 

[Lord Evermore]

Does this job mean you'd be one of those people who leave laptops laying on busses, full of sensitive information that shouldn't have been on the laptop in the first place?

 

[Heisenberg]

Well it's full of buzzwords and acronyms so it must be good, right?

 

[xaeniac]

It's a good cert from what I hear;