CISSP background check?
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
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
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dynamik
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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
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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
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flatworld
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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.Next up: OSCP -
JDMurray
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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.