RE: Value of certifications

["Chris Smith" <csmith () sscu org>]

I will have to agree with the importance of getting your CISSP.  I have
never put much weight on certifications, but the CISSP is important these
days.  

Chris Smith, CISSP
Vice President, SSCU

-----Original Message-----
From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On
Behalf Of Robert Lupo
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 4:06 PM
To: packet_boy () yahoo com; security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: RE: Value of certifications

I would agree with the fact that the CISSP holds weight in the industry.
When I was consulting, lots of gigs were not available to me because I
did not have my CISSP. Ignore the fact that I have over 10 years
experience and have lectured nation wide! No CISSP, No gig.

I would recommend getting the CISSP.

Robert J. Lupo, CISSP, 
Network Security Engineer
 
main: 415.508.2286   cell: 650.996.7037
fax: 415.508.2001
-----Original Message-----
From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com]
On Behalf Of packet_boy () yahoo com
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 7:58 AM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: Re: Value of certifications

If you don't have much security experience, start with the Security+,
then the CISSP.  The CISSP isn't necessarily for management, but
security consultants.  Both are vendor neutral certifications.  And as
far as how much weight each one has, I think anyone you asked would say
the CISSP definitely has more weight in the industry.

good luck.

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