RE: CISSP Question

[Elizabeth Tolson <etolson () gibralter net>]

My original question was whether a Masters Degree in Information Systems Security and a CCE Certification would qualify 
me for CISSP or do I need several years experience in the field.

There were some suggestions as to what I could label as "experience" and how to maybe cut corners.  I never asked how 
to cut corners to get the Cert.  

Elizabeth

-----Original Message-----
> From: David Harley <david.a.harley () gmail com>
> Sent: May 4, 2007 4:54 AM
> To: 
> Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: RE: CISSP Question
>
> > I, in NO way, want to cheat, cut corners, etc. to get this or 
> > any other Certification.  
>
> Elizabeth, I didn't see your original question (I've only just rejoined this
> list), but I'm sure no-one was questioning your personal integrity. In fact,
> I'm still not sure exactly what your original question was, but if it helps,
> I'd think that a Masters in Info Sec (or even working towards one) plus CCE
> would make you a good candidate for a range of jobs offering a way to
> acquire more hands-on experience. Even if you didn't go straight into
> something forensics related, CCE certification would say something very
> positive about your dedication and capacity for learning. Employers worth
> working for will value (among other things) experience, proven skill,
> academic achievement and willingness to work for professional (in a
> non-legal sense) qualifications. It depends on the exact job and the other
> candidates, of course, but they'll often use the attributes you do have as a
> guide to your potential in areas in which you may be less qualified right
> now.
>
> I wish you every success in realizing your potential.
>
> -- 
> David Harley CISSP
> Security Author/Editor/Consultant/Researcher
> Small Blue-Green World
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