The (ISC)2Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification has won top marks from a 90,000-member LinkedIn community of cybersecurity professionals. The group selected the certification as the most valuable from a list of 50 leading cybersecurity industry certifications and courses.
The Information Security Careers Network (ISCN) asked the LinkedIn community, which is composed of ISCN members, to rate their top certifications in order to compile a list of the top 10 most desirable certifications for 2021. The list included certifications from other associations and vendors, as well as the (ISC)2Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).
Why is the CISSP the Most Valuable Cybersecurity Certification?
Nearly three quarters of respondents (72%) identified the CISSP as the certification with the greatest demand in cybersecurity, as reported by Security Boulevard. “CISSP is a longstanding and globally well-respected information security professional certification,” Security Boulevard reported.
CISSP validates skills and knowhow to design, implement and manage best-in-class cybersecurity programs. To qualify, candidates must have five years of security experience or four years if they have a security-related degree. “The CISSP three-hour exam of 100 to 150 questions has proven notoriously difficult to pass for some because the CISSP course covers a very broad spectrum of information security disciplines,” Security Boulevard reported.
The certification’s selection as the most desired for 2021 is a testament to its effectiveness and reputation. The year is kicking off on the h ..
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