The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) test is a challenging and highly respected certification in the field of information security. It is designed to test the knowledge and skills of professionals in the field of information security. It is often seen as a benchmark for professionals looking to advance their careers in this field. …
We outline how to become a cybersecurity specialist and enter a rewarding and exciting career path. Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields today. As a result, there is a huge skill gap in the cybersecurity industry. This gap has been widening. Organizations report that the shortage of cybersecurity skills has increased in every year …
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I decided to take the CASP exam for only one reason… There is only one reason that I initially took the CASP exam instead of the CISSP. I did not make the decision logically. I did not know the real differences between the tests. I took the CASP test first because I thought it would …
We analyzed the job postings, crunched the data, and determined the actual value of the CISSP certification to list the top 20 US cities for CISSP certification holders. The monetary value of having the CISSP certification is dependent on your job market. If you obtain the CISSP certification and live in a city that has …
It has been reported by Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) that cybersecurity professionals believe organizations are facing cybersecurity skills shortage and that workload for cybersecurity professionals has increased as years goes by. Also, the report states that skills which have a significant shortage are security investigation analysis, software security, and cloud computing security. This report …
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Companies are finding it very difficult to hire qualified Cyber Security professionals. Cyber Seek has completed a study that shows that there is a gap of at least 2.9 million cybersecurity jobs. The most job openings are in Northern Virginia. Northern Virginia is a hotbed for cyber jobs because of growing areas like Ashburn, VA. …
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If you work in the cybersecurity field, then you know that there are only four types of people: People who passed the CISSP exam People who are studying for the CISSP exam People who failed the CISSP exam People who are too fearful of taking the exam Having the CISSP certification is a must if …
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The vast majority of current CISSPs took their test in the old format. The test was a grueling 250 question test in which nearly 85% of the testers would take the entire allotted 6 hour exam time. But the exam was modernized at the end of 2017 The CISSP exam is now a “Smart Exam.” …
Are you thinking about doing a mid-career transition to a cybersecurity position? It is a great field to join. There are currently millions of unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the US and countless more around the world. There are not enough qualified applicants to fill these jobs. Because qualified applicants are limited, the salaries for cybersecurity …
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How does the PMP exam compare to the CISSP exam? When someone asked me that question, I thought it was rather odd. How can you compare the PMP to the CISSP? These are two completely different tests on two completely different subjects. The PMP exam covers project management while the CISSP exam covers cybersecurity. But …
The Comptia Security+ exam isn’t that easy! I was recently at a family reunion, and I was talking to my cousin, who does IT work for the military. He was getting prepared to leave the military within a few years to transition into civilian work. I asked him if he had any IT certifications. “No, …
Reading is not my best learning style. In today’s world of podcasts and audiobooks, I believe that fewer and fewer people are accustomed to learning by reading and writing. For me, this is undoubtedly the case. I love learning through audiobooks and video training. I used these learning methods exclusively to pass some challenging IT …
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