Comments on: Should I renew my CISSP?

By: Drew-Stunt-baby

Drew-Stunt-baby — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:21:02 +0000

I feel that you should renew your certification immediately. If you are working a job that does not require the CISSP certification— it is okay find one that cares if you are certified!!! The important this in that you have the knowledge. When ones driver’s license expires, that person still knows how to drive. I think that your should look for a job that gives a damn if you are certified or not. The US Goverment Department of Defense(DoD) requires the CISSP for its level three category IT Managers. The US Army and other departments in DoD,(example: NSA) and also cooperate America needs you CISSP Certified so belive that. You are a IT Pro, so enough of playing in the minor leagues! I am studying now for my CISM and/or CISSP and I value that certification more than my Masters in IT Management. The reason why is because one has to stay current with the IT knowledge and continue to learn as new technoloy continues to develop. My Masters was in 2002, and nobody has asked be about it since I got a job but I needed one to get the job I have now. SO!! Save the dialog and write the check, and turn in your credits. Be proud that your CISSP Cert it is one of the hardest certs to get. PeaceOut!!!

By: Michael Santarcangel

Michael Santarcangel — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:49:23 +0000

The question I always wonder about: what is the difference to a recruiter/hiring manager of “CISSP” versus “Former CISSP.”

If the goal of maintaining your cert is to demonstrate you are staying active and growing in the field – and you can demonstrate that through you blog, your actions, your professional attitude…

I often wonder this myself – so I am curious as to what you decide.

By: Gilbert Verdian

Gilbert Verdian — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:41:43 +0000

Chris,

I would recommend to renew it.

They made me resit the exam because i forgot to pay the renewal (was moving country at the time) so they cancelled my certification. Wouldn’t recommend to redo the exam again if you can avoid it. Funnily enough I found quite a few mistakes in the exam which I commented on in the feedback forms.
To top it off, they wanted me to pay the renewal fee for the time that I didn’t have the cert due to the non-payment. It took many emails to them to understand that they wanted me to pay for maintenance for a non-existant cert… Anyway it’s all sorted and I don’t plan to resit that exam again.

By: Andrew Storms

Andrew Storms — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:25:18 +0000

We had a lively discussion about this same topic back in March. Maybe something of value in the comments:

http://blog.ncircle.com/blogs/sync/archives/2007/03/do_you_still_value_your_cissp.html

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:15:34 +0000

I’m pondering the same thing. I got it last year because I knew a lot of HR people screen for it. Now that I have it though, saw the test, etc. I’m not so sure I feel like keeping up with it.

There isn’t much benefit to my employer for the cert, but they will pay for me to remain certified I suppose.

Hmm….

By: Andy ITGuy

Andy ITGuy — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:50:31 +0000

Chris, I know there is a big debate now about the worth of the CISSP cert. I have been one for 6 months now and I know it has benefited me. I landed a new position a couple of months ago and if I did not have my CISSP I would not even been considered.
You have to weigh the cost vs the benefit. $105 is a small price to pay verse having to spend time studying, paying $500 to take the exam and the possibility of failing. I’m sure it has played a bigger part than you realize.