http://matasanochargen.disqus.com/enWed, 22 Jun 2005 02:46:00 -0000http://www.matasano.com/log/47/how-about-dont-be-evil/#comment-2319453It's Tim, like "sara p." I've found you, but I've never met you!<br><br>You are correct, sir, the CISSP is really just another one of those certifications that mean zilch within the community that it tries to codify. And, that's the problem, certifications are a reaction to the fact that there is no Bar or State Licensing Board for computer security professionals. Not surprisingly, if there was one, we'd be in trouble because computer security isn't straightforward, and it can't be captured in a 20 item bullet list on the back cover of "Cram for your CISSP Exam".<br><br>Tests are very easy to learn, and there will never be a way to systematically measure your experience. <br><br>Non-technical people think technical people are talking some alien language as soon as we start using acronyms like UDP or SSH. You can't blame managers and clients for trying to find some simple insignia that identifies the good guys, but, in the end, there will never be a magic wand to identify those who are able vs. those who are not.<br><br>2centTim O'BrienWed, 22 Jun 2005 02:46:00 -0000http://www.matasano.com/log/47/how-about-dont-be-evil/#comment-2319452I found you! It's Sara. e-mail me!<br><a href="mailto:spaprzyca1776@aol.com" rel="nofollow">spaprzyca1776@aol.com</a>Sara P.Sat, 18 Jun 2005 14:48:00 -0000