(ISC)2 recently announced the CISSP certification has been formally recognized as comparable to the U.K.’s Master’s degree standard, following the completion of an independent benchmarking process. We’ve compiled information here to help members – especially those in the U.K. and across Europe – understand this achievement.
What does the CISSP being assessed as comparable to the U.K. Master’s Degree Standard mean for me and other CISSPs?
While the value and importance of a globally-understood cybersecurity certification is well known within the (ISC)2 community, reinforcing the meaning of the certification in relation to other forms of education, and professional distinction and accomplishments is equally important. Doing so aids understanding across educational institutions and employers, and also supports members in unlocking even more value from their hard work by helping in their future career progression.
Who evaluated the CISSP?
This assessment was conducted by U.K. NARIC, the U.K.’s government-designated agency responsible for providing information and expert guidance on academic, vocational and professional qualifications from across the world. It conducted an in-depth study of the CISSP certification, using its well-established methodology for credential evaluation. This involved reviewing core qualification components as well as a comparative analysis of the skills assessed during a candidate’s examination against the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
What is the RQF?
The U.K.’s Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) categorizes qualifications based on their scope, and their level of challenge or difficulty.
The RQF Levels are:
Level 1 – GCSEs (grades 3-1: previously D-G)
Level 2 – GCSEs (grades 9-4: previously A*-C), CSE grade 1, O level grade A, B or C
Level 3 – Advanced level (A level) grade A-E, AS level, Voc ..
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