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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. -
Re: Path to CISSP
The path to the CISSP (or CISA or CISM or ...) is Information Security work experience. Reading, classes, other certifications, and professional networking contacts and associations all help, but working in several diverse areas of InfoSec is the path you should be traveling for several years before attempting CISSP… -
Re: Path to CISSP
Well I havent picked up any CISSP books or materials yet. What sparked my interest though was looking through the topics you mentioned above. I already have knowledge/work in a few of those. Some of them are new. While reading the net I was seeing some conflicting info. One showed the path I mentioned above, (well it was a… -
Re: Path to CISSP
Got it. This cleared things up for me. I think by the time I finish the other certs I want to do first I will be eligible to study for CISSP if I decide to go that route. Thanks -
Re: Path to CISSP
You can sit the exam but you will not be awarded a CISSP till you earn your pre-reqs. The pre-reqs are 5 years of experience in two of the 10 domains. You can reduce that by one year with specific info security certifications and another year by earning an MS in Information Security or Assurance. You have to submit a proof… -
Re: Path to CISSP
There is no specific path to achieving the CISSP. You need to have a large breadth of experience or be well versed in the 10 domains of the Common Body of Knowledge. It all depends on your experience level to be honest. Pick up the CBK 2nd Edition and start reading through the Domains of it. If you find yourself unfamiliar…
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