SSCP/CISSP
Ok here is my situation...
I have about 1 and 1/2 years with a title that is just security. However I have done support, administration, networking and developement for many companies (inlcuding a large credit card holdings firm, a correctional facility, and an ISP). For all of these companies I had to employ countless security practices. Security has been on my resume for years as part of my job description and daily duties, but not always my title (until now).
I have just finished the sec +, and I want to take it up a notch... It would be a bummer to accomplish the SSCP if it is ok for me to go for the CISSP.
I have the work experience, and I have an associates degree.
Advice please? If I can only do the SSCP thats fine I will do what I have do to do. It is a respectable cert and will not be unhappy with it. However I know that the SSCP and CISSP are both very demanding and I would like to jump straight into the CISSP. I am certain I will have to study for at least 3 to 6 months (I don't want to kill myself to accomplish this).
Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions?
I have about 1 and 1/2 years with a title that is just security. However I have done support, administration, networking and developement for many companies (inlcuding a large credit card holdings firm, a correctional facility, and an ISP). For all of these companies I had to employ countless security practices. Security has been on my resume for years as part of my job description and daily duties, but not always my title (until now).
I have just finished the sec +, and I want to take it up a notch... It would be a bummer to accomplish the SSCP if it is ok for me to go for the CISSP.
I have the work experience, and I have an associates degree.
Advice please? If I can only do the SSCP thats fine I will do what I have do to do. It is a respectable cert and will not be unhappy with it. However I know that the SSCP and CISSP are both very demanding and I would like to jump straight into the CISSP. I am certain I will have to study for at least 3 to 6 months (I don't want to kill myself to accomplish this).
Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions?
encrypt the encryption, never mind my brain hurts.
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IonCannon
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You should be fine as long as you can document how each of your experiences in your past jobs relate to security. I just put like examples (Telecom, Cryptography) or (Physical Security) beside each of my duties in the other jobs. My endorsement was processed without a problem and my other job titles were like Network Engineer, Communications Engineer, etc. You don't have to be a "Security Analyst" in all your other jobs. If you take it before Oct.1, 2007, you need 4 years total experience with security - 1 for your Sec+, so that's 3. If you wait, you'll need an extra year. As long as you can document the required experience like above, you shouldn't have a problem.
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liven
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Thanks that does help!!!
But there is no way I could be ready for that by oct 1st... That is just a little over 2 months to prepare... I would need at lest 3 to 6....
SO they are doing away with credit for the security plus huh? That is to bad.
Well thanks again.encrypt the encryption, never mind my brain hurts. -
IonCannon
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No they are not doing away with the credit I don't think they are just adding a year more experience needed. From 4 to 5.
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JDMurray
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If you pass the CISSP exam, but don't yet have the require experience, you will be awarded the Associate of the (ISC)2 designation. This is what I will probably do after I pass the SSCP.
Associate of (ISC)² Designation FAQ -
keatron
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JDMurray wrote:If you pass the CISSP exam, but don't yet have the require experience, you will be awarded the Associate of the (ISC)2 designation. This is what I will probably do after I pass the SSCP.
Associate of (ISC)² Designation FAQ
JD is absolutely correct. Just make sure you have solid documentation of your experience. You should be fine. Don't forget about the endorsement policy.