Why the CISSP Changed My Cyber Security Career Forever

I have the CISSP, but do I think it’s worth it today?

Everybody has their own journey to not only get into the Cyber Security workforce, but also to land the highly sought after jobs that pay the big bucks. There is no question that certifications come up when discussing the ideal career journey, but what does a current CISSP holder think looking back?

Join me for this video as we talk about my thoughts on the CISSP and how it either positively or negatively impacted my career in Cyber Security. After this video, you will know my honest opinion of the certification and then you will know if I would pursue it if I had to start all over.

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[mattsionkowski]

My idea is that all certifications are being passed by humans, not some special creatures from other planets. So we should never think that some kind if cert is "too high" or "too hard". Grab a book, pass an exam. We all did this when we were kids at school with far less interesting classes and topics. We just got lazy - but we still have that skill within us.

[donnylee]

I work for Northrop now, what a great company!

[kaizentruth]

I just got my GSEC (my job paid for it) I was considering going for the CISSP next but I’m 6 months into my current position so I might take a beat before I take it and build up my technical knowledge

[guvjejv]

Currently working for DOD and my job offered a CISSP training camp. I currently hold a Sec+ and just passed my CISSP last week on my second attempt. I don't have the required experience but will have it and the end of the year. IMO being an associate isn't that great unless you have a similar position (someone else pays for cert). If you're coming out of pocket its probably best to just wait until you have required experience. Luckily i have a degree and a cert so I can short a year. Best of luck to everyone that are studying to get theirs.

[unicaller]

If you can't take advantage of the CISSP cert right now, especially because of lack of required experience. I would wait, the test and annual fee are quite expensive and the CPE requirements are also pretty high. It is a lot of investment for something if you can't use it yet.

[tundeanimashaun]

I passed the CISSP with no technical experience and am yet to get a job. Still looking for a job here in Nigeria

[hassan-ix-vii]

Do you think experience in a technical support role for a firewall would count as experiance towards the CISSP?

[Jesse_Johnson]

I finally have the time accrued. Is the CISSP still worth it in 2024? Do you think it is still a separator? Cheers @Jon Good

[GhostLyricist]

Wouldn't you need to be endorsed to even try to go for the CISSP anyways, since it requires 4+ or 5+ years of relevant experience? I don't really get why this is even a discussion of it being a downside since you shouldn't be able to try for it in the first place.

[supersmart]

How did you get certified when you don't have the enough experience? How did you qualify?

[pankaj]

Hi Jon,
I am 40 years old. I have 13 years experience of Microsoft Exchange, Unified Communication and Microsoft Teams as a Tech support and then senior system administrator.. I am interested in switching my career towards Cybersecurity but be in the Microsoft products pool. Could you please guide which cybersecurity roles should I target given my experience and age.

[gabrielmunoz]

Hi Jon, I am trying to get into the cybersecurity field. Fresh out of boot camp but nobody is really recognizing the it, so I signed up for a grant and got accepted into a CompTIA certification program. Taking the Security+ in May and when I pass that I’m eligible to sign up for the CySa+ in June. Is there anything else you’d recommend that I add to this to help my chances? Thank you for your time.

[williamjohnson]

Do you have to renew this certificate? If yes, then how?

[pathankhan]

I have experience in to Operational risk, Incidence management, credit risk management, change management. do they count for experience?
I have basic knowledge from technical point of view and recently cleared Certified in cybersecurity certification.

[nabhanyuhalgeri]

Hello jon, I am preparing for CISSP and have 3+ yrs of experience is cyber sec with a Bachelors and Masters in cyber sec. Do you recommend I take CompTIA security+ or Cysa+ prior to CISSP?

[TheRabbittz]

I am fully endorsed CISSP and have never used it. I found the test super easy and it wasn't very valuable.