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Passed CISM last week
Passed my CISM exam last week. I've actually been preparing for a CISSP but decided on a whim to do the CISM as well because so much content is the same. The exam didn't feel too difficult but it was exhausting and I used most of the allotted time. Best things I did include: - Using the free CISM training videos at… -
Passed G2700
Hey All I passed the GIAC Certified ISO-27000 Specialist exam. It was a tough exam for me because it is not technically based. I have gained a significant amount of knowledge from preparing for this certification and it has been an enlightening journey. Study Material: Amazon.com: IT Governance: A Manager's Guide to Data… -
New forma to ISSEP from March next year
Dear all, CISSP ISSEP will have a facelift in regard to the syllabus from next March: 1. Security Engineering Principles - 22% 2. Risk Management - 24% 3. Security Planning, Design, and Implementation - 22% 4. Secure Operations, Maintenance and Disposal - 21% 5. Systems Engineering Technical Management - 11% 150 questions… -
How to be a good Information Security Professional ?
Hello Guys, What are the essential skills a good Information Security Professional must have? I know that one must know about Penetration Testing,Compliance/Auditing, What else should I focus on? do i need to know more about COBIT,ITIL,ISO 2700:1,Risk Management,Business Continuity Planning to start with? or about… -
Certification hierarchy
This may be a stupid question, but I'm curious. I have seen posts on here periodically that mention a particular certification as a low/beginning level and another as a mid or higher level certification. I understand that within one provider that certifications are ranked, i.e. CCENT -> CCNA -> CCNP, etc. Single provider… -
Possible job, is right for me?
Hi All; I'm finishing up my degree this summer, networking w/ a concentration in info assurance. I've been in IT for 11 years, 5 of those as an independent, my experience is pretty wide, but I want to focus on security now. I just passed the Security plus, I'm looking at CCNA and CISSP this summer. I'm interviewing for a… -
Cisco or Linux
This may be a bit of a different topic for a thread, but I figured I'd get solid advice. Currently, I have my CISSP, CISM, SSCP, and Security +. I'm currently in an IA engineer role and consider myself to have decent knowledge on multiple platforms. However, I feel as an information security guy I should have one area that… -
Building a virtual lab for Security. Where do i start?
I have been listening to professor messier podcast a lot lately and he keeps talking about setting up a virtual lab in your computer. I am new to this and wanted to consolidate all my questions in one post. Any advise is appreciated! 1) What are the online simulator labs available for Security+ and CISSP 2) What are some… -
Security Analyst wanted in WV
I'm looking for an experienced security analyst for a long term project in WV. The candidate ideally should have 3+ years of security experience with an emphasis on packet/intrusion analysis. GCIA, GCIH, CISSP certifications are strongly desired. If you are skilled we can overlook the certifications. The candidate must… -
ISSMP country neutral?
When I took CISSP, I did an (ISC)2 boot camp right when they changed from ten to eight domains and our instructor noted (ICS)2 was getting away from country specific regulations and guidelines like NIST, HIPAA and that sort of thing. On the exam, I do not recall seeing anything like that either. Now I'm studying for ISSMP…
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