From the course: ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (2024) Cert Prep

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Is the CISSP right for you?

Is the CISSP right for you?

- Information security is the hottest specialty in the IT marketplace. As high-profile security breaches make headlines, organizations around the world are scrambling to protect their information assets and stay out of the news. Hardly a day goes by that I don't hear from employers bemoaning the difficulty of finding and hiring qualified information security professionals. Even a quick glance at IT salary surveys bears this out. IT security professionals are among the most highly-compensated staff in any organization. The CISSP certification is the premier credential for information security professionals and the gateway to a career in information security. Serious accountants know that the CPA is their ticket to professional advancement and physicians seeking to prove their worth become board certified. In the same way, the CISSP credential is a must have for those serious about information security careers. Earning your CISSP is a professional journey. It won't happen overnight, but…

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