As someone who has achieved both certs, I'd have to voice an objection to the common myth that the CISSP is on the same level as the CCIE; it's not even close.
The CISSP is well-known (it was listed in some rag as one of the top ten certs to get this year), but it is entirely theory. That in itself isn't bad; but if I were looking to hire someone for a security position, I would not hire someone who only had their CISSP; I would also be interested in something that certifies them on a particular platform (e.g. Checkpoint CCSE). I agree with Godswill's statement though "If you can't beat them, join them." I see a lot more positions requiring a CISSP cert when doing US Gov't work; but it seems to be moving more into the mainstream. I think it's kinda like the CCNA three or so years ago; not too many people had it so it was worth $$. Now that a lot of people have the CCNA, it doesn't open as many doors as it used to (and the $$ aren't there either) - it won't be too long before the CISSP is in a similar boat; then there will be some other cert that everyone has to get... You gotta love this industry :) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Godswill Oletu Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 11:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Cissps [7:36391] Though it is a paper and ink certification, it seems to be the Security certification most recruiters know off. If you can't beat them join them. I have not seem any recruiter naming CSS1 or stuff like that, though that might be because it is relatively new, however they do not even give the CCNP+Security specialist good exposure. Many also consider the CISSP as the security equavilant of CCIE, I really do not seem the similarities or where both of them have a tie. Enjoy. Godswill Oletu ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Sweeting To: Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 8:52 AM Subject: Cissps [7:36391] > Is Cissp worth getting? _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=36426&t=36391 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
