We have all heard the old adage how big surprises can come in small packages. If you are a candidate who is studying for the CISSP exam, or if you are in the early stages of considering studying for the exam, you may be surprised that at all the opportunities that are available from a single certification. However, when taken in context with the benefits of the CISSP credential, very few other certifications carry the same respect and career-boosting potential as the CISSP.
It is understandable why one might hesitate at reaching for what is often referred to as the “gold standard” of certifications. Many are initially intimidated by the broad subject matter covered by the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), as many of the study guides exceed 600 pages. The official (ISC)² CBK textbook weighs in at a hefty 900+ pages. Others are intimidated at the intensity of the exam, as the Computerized Adaptive Testing makes every moment of the exam somewhat of a nail-biting experience. Others are also intimidated by the 5-year experience requirement, as well as the post-test endorsement process. Yet, these are minor hurdles when coupled with all that can be achieved by attaining the CISSP designation.
We recently interviewed three (ISC)² members who hold the CISSP credential, AJ Yawn, Angus Macrae and Jerome Leach
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