The CISSP cert. is intended as a high-level verification of security
knowledge (most of managers and up). It does not guarantee that the
individual has any hands-on experience. ISC2 has created a new SSCP -
Systems Security Certified Practitioner, that is supposed to be more
technical, and there are supposed to be sub-specialities with that
certification. Going to the provided training for these certs is optional
as test candidates can study on their own.
The value is really in the perception who's requiring a cert. and the
knowledge and capabilities of the person possessing the certification.
CISSP is often a preferred or sometimes required on a lot of the postings on
the [EMAIL PROTECTED] listserv, as an initial qualifier. So
the value in that case would be that a "ticket" would be punched, but I
believe actual job experience plays a more important role in capabilities
than a list of certifications.
This topic has been discussed at length on the CISSP Forum.
Just my own two cents.
Robert J. Craig, CISSP
Senior Security Analyst
NETSEC
13505 Dulles Technology Drive., Suite #1
Herndon, VA 20171
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Einhorn, Drew
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 10:38 AM
To: 'Todd'; Andrew Thomas
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Subject: RE: Slightly off topic - Value of SANS GIAC certification
I too would like to see the replies.
I would also like to expand the question to include the CISSP certification.
-----Original Message-----
From: Todd [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 8:15 AM
To: Andrew Thomas
Cc: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Subject: Re: Slightly off topic - Value of SANS GIAC certification
andrew, all,
actually, i have the same question, so maybe replies to the list would be
appropriate. otherwise, andrew: could you summarize the replies you get?
thanks,
todd underwood
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On Tue, 31 Oct 2000, Andrew Thomas wrote:
> Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 12:48:25 +0200
> From: Andrew Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Slightly off topic - Value of SANS GIAC certification
>
> Hi,
>
> I'd really appreciate it if people were willing to share their experiences
> with the SANS GIAC certifications, as well as give their views of the
value
> of these in the market.
>
> Replies to private email please.
>
> Take care,
> Andrew
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