You realize that there is a rather lengthy experience requirement included in that security certification, right? "Just paper knowledge" will not do it. "Jon O ." wrote: > > Yeah, I guess you called it so to speak. So, let me make sure I understand this. I work in the security industry and the job market is getting tight. Therefore, in order to make sure I have a "leg up" on the competition I should make sure I get my CISSP. > > Furthermore, the CISSP costs money. Therefore I better pony up to stay ahead. > > Many people take issue with the pay for certification. Sure, the tests may be intense and you could learn quite a bit, but again you are paying for a paper. I know many Head hunters who end up getting burned because they place someone with this and that certification but not a whole lot of experience, be it business or engineering. Then they start attempting to weed out the "Paper" MSCE, CCNA, etc. [snip] -- James W. Meritt, CISSP, CISA Booz, Allen & Hamilton phone: (410) 684-6566
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