Comments on: Should I renew my CISSP? http://www.infosecpodcast.com/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/ Information Security related news, opinions and ramblings Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:32:24 -0400 hourly 1 By: Andy B. http://www.infosecpodcast.com/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/comment-page-1/#comment-28818 Andy B. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:55:41 +0000 http://www.infosecpodcast.com/education/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/#comment-28818 I never used to give any cert much value until 2002-2003 when work became very hard to find. Since I had time on my hands I decided to sit for the exam. After gaining the CISSP cert I republished my resume and BAM there was interest in my skills immediately from prospective employers. It seems as though resume scanning software that looks for buzzwords /does/ pick out "CISSP". In addition, many .gov Agencies are requiring that their network/host/application security people have some form of cert. Given the current economy where the private sector is weak but the jobs demand in the public sector is strong, it makes sense to get and keep your CISSP cert. I never used to give any cert much value until 2002-2003 when work became very hard to find. Since I had time on my hands I decided to sit for the exam. After gaining the CISSP cert I republished my resume and BAM there was interest in my skills immediately from prospective employers. It seems as though resume scanning software that looks for buzzwords /does/ pick out "CISSP".

In addition, many .gov Agencies are requiring that their network/host/application security people have some form of cert. Given the current economy where the private sector is weak but the jobs demand in the public sector is strong, it makes sense to get and keep your CISSP cert.

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]]> By: Drew-Stunt-baby http://www.infosecpodcast.com/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/comment-page-1/#comment-28788 Drew-Stunt-baby Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:21:02 +0000 http://www.infosecpodcast.com/education/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/#comment-28788 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!!! 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!!!

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]]> By: Michael Santarcangel http://www.infosecpodcast.com/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/comment-page-1/#comment-27576 Michael Santarcangel Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:49:23 +0000 http://www.infosecpodcast.com/education/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/#comment-27576 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. 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.

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]]> By: Gilbert Verdian http://www.infosecpodcast.com/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/comment-page-1/#comment-25585 Gilbert Verdian Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:41:43 +0000 http://www.infosecpodcast.com/education/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/#comment-25585 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. 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.

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]]> By: Andrew Storms http://www.infosecpodcast.com/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/comment-page-1/#comment-25464 Andrew Storms Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:25:18 +0000 http://www.infosecpodcast.com/education/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/#comment-25464 We had a lively discussion about this same topic back in March. Maybe something of value in the comments: <a href="http://blog.ncircle.com/blogs/sync/archives/2007/03/do_you_still_value_your_cissp.html" rel="nofollow">http://blog.ncircle.com/blogs/sync/archives/2007/...</a> 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/…

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]]> By: Andy http://www.infosecpodcast.com/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/comment-page-1/#comment-25446 Andy Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:15:34 +0000 http://www.infosecpodcast.com/education/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/#comment-25446 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.... 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….

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]]> By: Andy ITGuy http://www.infosecpodcast.com/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/comment-page-1/#comment-25432 Andy ITGuy Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:50:31 +0000 http://www.infosecpodcast.com/education/2007/07/should-i-renew-my-cissp/#comment-25432 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. 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.

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