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IT Security Professional Certifications Discussion Panel

Join industry experts to discuss current IT security certification programs, value of certifications, organizational vs personal perspectives, and the role of certifications in the Federal personnel system. Learn about the importance of certifications in the evolving field of information security. Version 1.0 of the “National Plan for Information Systems Protection” highlights the shortage of skilled IT security personnel in the government. Is certification a measure of skill and value?

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IT Security Professional Certifications Discussion Panel

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  1. IT SECURITY PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Federal Information Systems Security Educators AssociationMARCH 15, 2001GAITHERSBURG, MD Lynn McNulty, CISSP, Panel Chair (McNulty & Associates) Gary Austin, CISA, CISSP (Guardent) Patricia Gilmore, CISSP (Atomic Tangerine) Robert Norris, Ph.D. (National Defense University)

  2. PURPOSE • Discuss Current IT SecurityRelated Professional Certification Programs • (Note: Panel Members Do Not Represent All Available Certifications) • Provide Some Perspective On Professional Certifications For IT Security Personnel • Review Personal Versus Organizational Perspectives For Gaining Certification • Address Issue Of “Government Only” Certifications Versus Global Certifications

  3. QUESTIONS THAT SHOULD BE ASKED TO PANELMEMBERS • Does Certification Equal Value? • Education Versus Practical Experience? • Consistency Between Certifications? • Benefits Of Certification • To The Organization? • To The Individual? • How Does Profession Certification Fit Into The Federal Personnel System?

  4. CONCLUSION • Information Security Is Becoming A Separate, Distinct Career Field • Certification Should Be Viewed As Part Of A Process Of Personal Development And Education • Version 1.0 Of The “National Plan For Information Systems Protection” Cites An Acute Shortage Of Skilled IT Security Personnel In The Government. Is Certification A Measure Of Skill And Value? • Professional Certification Is Becoming A Factor For IT Security Careerists

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