CISSP background check?

c-lo

Just a quick question for you guys. I am considering pursuing the CISSP cert, but have a question first. What does the background check consist of? If a person had a misdemeanor arrest 20 years ago would that stop them from passing this check?
I don't want to start the gruelling process if I would only end up being turned down for the cert or a job afterwards. Thanks for the info.

C-Lo

dynamik

I'd contact them. That doesn't seem to be a big deal from my perspective. However, I have heard of people failing the background check.

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laidbackfreak

I had the same concerns and did call them bascially unless its computer related you should be ok.
Give them a quick call took me all of about 5mins to get an answer

flatworld

From what I hear, they don't really "audit your life", unless you are a CISSP candidate that is randomly chosen for an ISC2/CISSP audit(if you are one of the "lucky ones" to be chosen for that)...........


any validity to this?

I hear you sign consent forms, and wavers which allow them access to your banking information, and other details that are comparable to government back ground checks.

JDMurray

The (ISC)2 wants to verify your work experience, not your legal or financial background. The CISSP is a professional IT certification, not a security clearance. The (ISC)2 finds it important that you meet the experience qualifications to maintain the integrity of the CISSP certification and the membership of the (ISC)2.