SSCP program? kinda off-topic.

George Toft plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
Sun, 10 Feb 2002 14:18:32 -0500


foodog wrote:
> 
> I know there are a couple of CISSPs on the list.  I'm wondering if
> anyone has any firsthand experience with the ISC2's SSCP certification
> (or CISSP) they'd be willing to share?
> 
> >From the website it looks like a good cert for someone interested in
> infosec work.  One of the things that I'm leary of are the continuing
> education requirements for certification beyond the initial 3 years.
> If, for example, I'd have to take multiple classes from SANS (for
> example) at $2400.00 a pop, that'd more than dispose of any pay raise
> I'd get as a result of the cert.  That'd bite.  If I could retake the
> test for $250 that wouldn't be so bad...  BTW, I know SSCP only
> materialised last year, but ISC2's been around awhile.
> 
> It looks like there's only one in-state test date this year, April 13,
> so I'm trying to get whatever info I can as quickly as I can.
> 
> TIA,
> Steve
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Here are a couple links to send you on your way:
http://www.cccure.org/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CISSPStudy_1 

The first link has study material for all 10 realms.

My boss helped write the exam.  She's pretty sharp and she says it's tough.
She also says it's going to get tougher in 2003, so you better get certified
this year.

George
CISSP Wannabe