CISSP certification

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is crucial security certification. Use this resource as a CISSP certification study guide and cram with exclusive certification training and prepare with example questions and quizzes and use your experience to your advantage.

October 15, 2014 15 Oct'14
Remembering Shon Harris: Logical Security founder passes away

Shon Harris, founder and CEO of Logical Security and recognized security certification training expert, died Oct. 8, 2014, after a long illness. SearchSecurity pays tribute to her contributions to the information security field.
September 22, 2011 22 Sep'11
(ISC)2 at a crossroads: CISSP value vs. security industry growth

Should the (ISC)2 look to grow the pool of CISSPs to meet demand, or boost CISSP value for those who already have it? Eric B. Parizo looks at both sides.
August 29, 2005 29 Aug'05
CCISP vs. CISSP certification creating confusion for security pros

Its creator says the newer certification aims to complement, not compete with, the better known CISSP. Others aren't convinced the distinction is clear.

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