RE: University Degree or CISSP

From: Brunner, Mark (MBrunner_at_tor.fasken.com)
Date: 08/30/05

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To: <soumyadipta_das@yahoo.com>, <security-basics@securityfocus.com>

    Soum,

    That really depends on your intended career path. Do you plan on filling a hands-on position in networking, a technical job in InfoSec, or perform a strategic IT/InfoSec management function?

    Holding certifications will help you land a job in the realm of the certificate. It demonstrates a measured level of understanding within that field, and possibly experience.

    Holding a University degree will help you get a job in the realm of general business. It demonstrates a level of commitment, and understanding of the field of study.

    They are complimentary. If I was just entering the field, uncertain of my direction, and had the time and the resources, I would pursue a single cert, then the degree, then other certs to fill the gaps.

    Mark

    -----Original Message-----
    From: soumyadipta_das@yahoo.com [mailto:soumyadipta_das@yahoo.com]
    Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 5:30 AM
    To: security-basics@securityfocus.com
    Subject: University Degree or CISSP

    Is it better (in terms of technology and industry acceptablity) to get a university degree on information security than certifications such as
    ccna/ccsp, ceh (or security+) and cissp?
     
    Soum

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