Re: CISSP Test

[David Chastain <dlcmacosx () mac com>]

To reiterate, CISSP is more for management...If you want a more thorough understanding of secure networks, platforms -- 
Go for the SSCP! 

David Chastain, CISSP
 
On Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 08:06AM, Vladamir <wireless.insecurity () gmail com> wrote:

> Wow, thanks a lot. I'll pick the book back up, I have read about a lot 
> of "clueless" CISSPs, this one gentlemen I spoke with (Who is a CISSP) 
> said that OpenBSD is easily remotely exploitable, it made me question 
> the integrity of this gentleman and the process in which one becomes a 
> CISSP (Assuming it has to do with through understanding of secure 
> networks, platforms, etc)
>
> What are some of the other Computer/Network security exams that are good 
> for showing a through understanding of the concepts?
>
> Wade Woolwine wrote:
> > Agreed with Robert on this one. It's pretty much a sure-fire way to get
> > your foot in the door...esp. if you're dealing with Gov. contractors or
> > the Gov. itself. Once you have the job, if you don't have the skills, you
> > won't last long. I figure 90% of the job battle is actually getting
> > through the HR folks who look over resumes checking off boxes in a
> > checklist to see if you qualify - certs/education and of course experience
> > will fill all those check lists.
> >
> > wade
> >
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