I recently had someone contact me claiming he needed to validate my CISSP certification for a client of mine via the (ISC)² verification page. Apparently, this validation was needed for an audit he was doing. He said the Credly badge (ISC)² offers that I have on my website was not good enough without him having to perform a "risk assessment" on that company. 🙄 I wasn't comfortable giving out my ...
Continue Reading...I recently completed the technical edits for the new book CISSP For Dummies, 4th edition. It's a great book (not because of my contribution!) that I wish I would've had when I was studying for my CISSP test back in 2001. If you're prepping for the CISSP exam or just want to brush up on the fundamental concepts of information security, this book is a must-have. Just keep in mind ...
Continue Reading...If you're looking to take a CISSP prep course, check DSTI's 4-day CISSP bootcamp in Kennesaw, GA December 10-13. You can get more information at digitalsecuritytraining.com. Apparently they're offering a 5% discount is offered for ISSA members. Even though their Web site leaves a little to be desired, I know the guys that run this company and they're top notch.If you're wondering if certification is the best route to take ...
Continue Reading...For those of you looking into obtaining the CISSP certification, here's a link to some free CISSP exam prep offered up by SearchSecurity.com and taught by Shon Harris - a well-known expert in this area. It's not all you'll need in preparing for the exam but it's a good start and the price is right....
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