
As the first credential accredited by ANSI to ISO Standard 17024:2003 in the field of information security, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification provides information security professionals with not only an objective measure of competence, but a globally recognized standard of achievement.
(ISC)2, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc., was founded in 1989. This not-for-profit organization manages the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification.
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Brookdale CISSP Program Prerequisites
This advanced-level certification is meant for IT security professionals, with the following level of experience:
A minimum of four years of PROFESSIONAL experience in the field of information security.
A bachelor's degree can substitute for one of these required years. Additionally, a Master's Degree in Information Security from a National Center of Excellence can substitute for one year towards the four-year requirement.
This experience requirement essentially forms the prerequisite for this vendor-neutral certification.