Are you a federal information security worker preparing for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam? (ISC)2 on Monday released the second edition of its official CISSP study guide, which reflects the evolving terminology and changing scope of information security jobs. The guide includes a CD with sample CISSP exams and grades, corrects and identifies areas where more study is needed.
Meanwhile, (ISC)2 also announced last week the availability of computer-based testing for its Certified Security Software Lifecycle Professional credential at nearly 500 test centers around the world. (ISC)2 will gradually phase in computer-based testing for all of its credential exams over the next three years in part to meet the projected 10 percent growth of the profession worldwide. CSSLP candidates must demonstrate four years of professional experience in the software development lifecycle process or three years of experience and a bachelor's degree in an IT discipline to be approved to take the exam.
Brittany Ballenstedt
Brittany Ballenstedt writes Nextgov's Wired Workplace blog, which delves into the issues facing employees who work in the federal information technology sector. Before joining Nextgov, Brittany covered federal pay and benefits issues as a staff correspondent for Government Executive and served as an associate editor for National Journal's Technology Daily. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Mansfield University and originally hails from Pennsylvania. She currently lives near Travis Air Force Base, Calif., where her husband is stationed.
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