Tag: ISC2

  • Studies, articles, and social media activism are just a start.

    I would imagine everyone reading this, who partakes of social media to any degree, is getting worn down with the social media activists. Like everything, there are some that are effecting change and doing great work. They use the media to spread the message while helping to enact change in other ways. Basically, doing more…

  • Why You Should Not Get a CISSP

    At DEFCON 20, Timmay gave a presentation on the supposed merit of the CISSP certification. It included several reasons why he felt the certification was based more on ISC(2) market hype than an actual value. He asked Jericho to contribute and present a handful of slides (pages 37 – 43) regarding the ISC(2) Code of…

  • My Canons on (ISC)² Ethics – Such as They Are

    [This was originally published on Infosec Island, and then attrition.org.] The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., (ISC)², bills themselves as “the global, not-for-profit leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers.” They are probably most well-known for their CISSP® – Certified Information Systems Security Professional. With 5 years of experience, practice in two…