From the course: Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) Exam Tips
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Value of certification
From the course: Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) Exam Tips
Value of certification
- [Instructor] In the information security industry, the question of whether or not to pursue a certification is a matter of constant debate. Over the 20-plus years of my own career, it's been my experience that the benefits of certification are well worth the investment. Consider this from the perspective of a human resources recruiter. It's their job to find qualified application security candidates that they can present to the hiring manager. But what are the chances that the recruiter is an expert in application security? Slim or none. HR professionals lean on industry certifications as they scan through resumes and LinkedIn profiles. If an organization like ISC squared has certified your application security knowledge, this sends a pretty clear signal to HR that you're likely to be a candidate the hiring managers will want to interview. Your CSSLP certification sends another important message to your employer.…
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