By Tony Vizza, CISSP, CCSP, Director for Cyber Security Advocacy - APAC at (ISC)²
Toward the end of 2019, I met many aspiring women and men who approached me and said, "Tony, I want to become cyber security certified, how do I do it?"
If you are reading this article, it is likely that you have made a conscious decision to do so. Congratulations on taking this step in furthering your career, skills and knowledge. You have made the decision to demonstrate to the wider world your hard-gained experience, knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and to prove to yourself that you have what it takes to become certified.
The most recognised and most valuable cyber security certifications in the world today are (ISC)² certifications. However, becoming (ISC)² certified is not easy, nor is it meant to be. The certifications are prized and valued by employers across the globe precisely because they take hard work, dedication and perseverance to achieve.
Becoming certified means that obstacles need to be overcome. Experience needs to be gained; knowledge needs to be acquired, processed and stored; commitments need to be made and endorsement needs to be sought.
The famous American pioneer aviation pilot Amelia Earhart once said that “the most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity”.
Starting the Journey: Work Experience.
Before starting your study preparations, you should begin by considering the experience requirements for the certification that you are seeking to achieve. As (ISC)² certifications are ANSI/ISO/IEC 17023 accredited, it is necessary to demonstrate an appropriate level of paid and relevant work experience depending on what certific ..
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