Path to CISSP
I was reading a training site earlier and it said that the path to the CISSP is: A+, Net+, Sec+, CISA, CISSP.
Is this the correct way to pursue a CISSP? I will be reading this forum in the meantime to see what others are saying.
Is this the correct way to pursue a CISSP? I will be reading this forum in the meantime to see what others are saying.
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The 10 Domains are
Access Control Systems and Methodology
Telecommunications and Network Security
Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning
Security Management Practices
Security Architecture and Models
Law, Investigation, and Ethics
Application and Systems Development Security
Cryptography
Computer Operations Security
Physical Security
For each of these domains there is study material and even certifications that apply to them. You do not need a certification in each domain but you do need knowledge enough to answer analytical questions on the exam. The certifications you earn to complement your CISSP will dictate what type of work you want to do. Remember CISSP really covers more management aspects to IT and IT Security. You do not need to be an expert in each domain but be experienced in two of them and a working knowledge of the rest.
So a better question would be what do you want to do?
M.S. Information Security and Assurance
B.S. Computer Science - Summa Cum Laude
A.A.S. Electronic Systems Technology
While reading the net I was seeing some conflicting info. One showed the path I mentioned above, (well it was a training website so maybe that is a marketing tactic to get you to take all of them) another said you needed another CISSP to vouch for you or nominate you before you sit the exam etc..
Didnt want to dive right into taking a CISSP course or buying materials if there is other pre-req's that should be done first. I am currently doing A+ then planned on doing Net+. Then after that its a matter of what I really want to focus on.
You have to submit a proof package to ISC2 or have another CISSP sponsor you. If you cannot complete these things you become an Associate of ISC2 and have 6 years to earn the experience. Each of those 6 years you have to pay a $35 maintenance fee and earn 20 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Those can be achieved by taking classes, subscribing to magazines and so on.
M.S. Information Security and Assurance
B.S. Computer Science - Summa Cum Laude
A.A.S. Electronic Systems Technology
M.S. Information Security and Assurance
B.S. Computer Science - Summa Cum Laude
A.A.S. Electronic Systems Technology
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