The twenty-year-old Boson history of providing top IT Certification products is similar to the twenty-year-old history of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification (CISSP). This certification has been a benchmark for advanced information security competency for over twenty years. Here are some key benefits of completing your CISSP certificate.
Enhance your IT Security Skills
It will take many hours to prepare for the CISSP exam. Proper preparation is crucial for success. You will gain a lot of knowledge and skills through this process.
Career Advancement
Information security is a major concern in an increasingly digital world. Data breaches can cause major headaches for organizations and can have devastating effects on an organization’s ability to function. Many organizations are turning to CISSP certified individuals to avoid this fate. Employers recognize the importance to have CISSP-certified team members. Many organizations require the CISSP certification in order to advance their careers.
Compensation Increase
Increased compensation comes with career advancement and greater responsibilities. Those who hold the CISSP certification are often paid very well, often exceeding six figures. These positions can be obtained through advancement within your current organization or by pursuing a new opportunity outside of your current organization. The CISSP is widely recognized as the industry standard for security certifications. This certification is a valuable addition for your credentials due to its widespread recognition.
Professional Networking
You will join a select group of cyber-security professionals, with approximately 150,000 CISSP credential holders around the world. You will be able to establish strong, mutually beneficial professional relationships through the CISSP designation with other cyber-security professionals you meet through conferences, continuing education courses and other events. This designation will allow you to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in Information Security and can help you identify new career opportunities.
Other Things to Consider
Before you begin your journey to CISSP certification, it is important that you are familiar with the requirements that a CISSP candidate must fulfill. CISSP certification is not for entry-level candidates. The CISSP exam requires that candidates have at least five years of full-time, paid employment in relevant cyber security positions. As a stepping stone to CISSP certification, you might consider the CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA CySA+ certifications if you are new to cybersecurity.
You can satisfy one year of experience with a four-year college diploma or another (ISC)2-approved certification, such as CompTIA Security+ or CySA+. Associate of (ISC2) is possible if you do not have the required experience. Associate of (ISC)2 who have the required experience in six years will be made a full CISSP.
After you have earned CISSP certification, you will need to maintain it by submitting Continuing Professional Education credits. To maintain your certification, you will need to submit 120 CPE credits every three years.
To maintain their certification, CISSP members must pay an annual maintenance fee (AMF) in the amount of $125. An AMF of $50 is required for associates of(ISC). The AMF is due at the time of your certification and every year thereafter.
Although the requirements for obtaining CISSP certification can seem daunting, there are many products that Boson offers to help you get there.
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