Re: CISSP

[ruud.geelen () sscplus nl]

I agree, with some experience and maybe a bit of study the CISSP is
achievable. I don't hold a bachelor's either, but my experience and being
a CCIE security (that was a bit harder to achieve ;-) ) the CISSP was not
that difficult.
The current requirement is at:
https://www.isc2.org/cgi-bin/content.cgi?category=1186
and
https://www.isc2.org/cgi-bin/content.cgi?category=1187

Have fun !!!

Cheers,
Ruud


> Uh, I have the CISSP and I don't have a degree.  I believe it's degree
> or 4 years experience in info sec.  If you have 4+ yrs you shouldn't
> have an issue.
>
> If you have a broad base of knowledge and experience in the 10 domains
> they outline, the test will be a snap.  I just downloaded the Boson
> practice tests the Fri before, went out drinking Sat nite, and took
> the test hung over on Sun.  That was the extent of my prep work which
> should tell you how easy it is.  Granted I had practical work
> experience in most of the topics.  Law (go figure) and SW dev cycles
> gave me the most trouble.  I've had people tell me the crypto parts
> were difficult for them, but that's one of my areas of expertise so I
> don't know how hard they really are for someone without that
> background.
>
> If you feel unsure get the Wiley book (I think that's the one).  My
> budy got it and he passed OK.  I think it's a white book with a read
> spine and a funky grey-scale pixelated thing on the front.
>
> Good luck.
>
> On 11/30/06, offset <offset () ubersecurity org> wrote:
> > On Tue, Nov 28, 2006 at 07:27:51PM -0000, jlehman () mail esignal com
> > wrote:
> > > I was going to take the SANS mentor class for the CISSP. But I have
> > just discovered that they are requiring a B.S. degree, which I don't
> > have. I have been in the I.T. field as a sys
> > admin/telecommunications/pseudo security person for 10 years now. I
> > have achieved SANS silver GCIH and CGNA in the past year and a SCP
> > (snort certified professional).
> > > I don&#8217;t have a B.S. because I decided to be a chef,a nd got a
> > culinary arts degree. I did that for 15+yeard and made it to my goal,
> > but I make much more today than I did as a restaurateur.
> > > So people, should I continue to peruse the SANS track, or somehow get
> > that B.S and get the CISSP eventually? I see many job postings that
> > are asking for CISSP certs.
> >
> > Disturbing that a BS degree is required.  I know a lot of bright people
> > without degrees.  Mostly due to lack of challenge, rode the 90's tech
> > boom, etc.
> >
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