Re: question about CISSP experience requirements

[Kurt Aubuchon <kurtaubuchon () yahoo com>]

Many thanks to everyone who offered advice.  Based on
what I heard, I think I'll give it a shot.  The next
exam offered in my area (Cincinnati) is in October --
I'll probably go for it then.

Thanks again to everyone who responded.  Best of luck
to those of you who are getting ready to take it.

Kurt

--- Kurt Aubuchon <kurtaubuchon () yahoo com> wrote:

> Colleagues:
>
> I'm preparing for the CISSP exam, and I feel pretty
> confident that I can pass the exam with a little
> more
> studying.  But I think I might be a little short on
> the experience requirement.  The website says you
> need
> "four years of direct full-time security
> professional
> work experience".  Do they mean that you have to
> have
> four years in a dedicated security role?  I would
> think that something like IT Manager or Network
> Admin
> would count, but if the experience is at a smaller
> organization, you're likely to be spending most of
> your time doing things that are not directly related
> to security.  I've got about 18 months as an IT
> Manager and another 3+ years in healthcare, where
> maybe 20% of my time has been security-specific
> (HIPAA).  Does anyone have a sense of whether it's
> worthwhile for me to try it, or if I'd be better off
> saving the $500 for another couple of years?
>
> Thanks
> Kurt
>
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