CISSP stands for Certified Information System Security Professional and it is the qualification issued by (ISC)2, a non-profit organisation specifically created to provide an independent body to certify information security qualifications.
In order to sit for a CISSP certification, you must first have worked for a minimum of five years full-time work in information security. Alternatively four years of experience is accepted if you have a four year or advanced degree (i.e. a Masters) in the discipline or if you have any one of the approved qualifications, which include the MCSE certification.
In addition to this, as it is a security qualification, all candidates need to answer four questions about criminal history and background as a matter of course.
In order to pass the CISSP examination, you will need to have a scaled score of 700 points or more. To train for this there are computer based training options available online and on DVD so you can work the courses around your life making studying for this qualification a lot easier.
You will also require an endorsement from someone who already holds an (ISC)2 certification and can attest to your professional experience in the field. This person must be in ‘good standing’ meaning that they hold to the (ISC)2 code of ethics and maintain their maintenance payments and continuing professional education (CPE) submissions.
The CISSP certification is globally acknowledged and indicates to your employers that, not only do you understand information security, but you are committed to the profession. If you want to stand out from the crowd then CISSP might be the way to go.
To learn more about what is involved in CISSP and to find CISSP CBT options, take a look at www.cvision.co.uk.