RE: CISSP Question

["David Harley" <david.a.harley () gmail com>]

> 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.

You would, I think, need at least two years field experience. CCE is an
approved credential for a one year experience waiver. You can also apply for
a one year waiver in respect of a Masters in infosec (or a four year
bachelor's course) provided that it's from a U.S. National Center of
Academic Excellence in Information Security or regional equivalent, but I
think that's it. I don't speak for (ISC)2 though: you could try contacting
them direct to see if there's any further room for negotiation. 

> 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.  

Understood. Hope this helps.

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David Harley CISSP
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