Re: [Full-disclosure] CISSP Test

[David Chastain <dlcmacosx@xxxxxxx>]

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@xxxxxxxxx> 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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