Understanding the CISSP Certification

<p>The need to protect information resources has produced a demand for information systems security professionals. Along with this demand came a need to ensure that these professionals possess the knowledge to perform the required job functions. To address this need, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional or the CISSP certification was developed. This certification guarantees to all parties that the certified individual meets standard criteria of knowledge and continues to upgrade that knowledge in the field of information systems security. The CISSP initiative also serves to enhance the recognition and reputation of the field of information security.</p><p>The CISSP certification is the result of cooperation among a number of North American professional societies in establishing the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium or ISC2 in 1989. ISC2 is a nonprofit corporation whose sole function is to develop and administer the certification program. The organization has defined a common body of knowledge (CBK) that defines a common set of terms that information security professionals can use to communicate with each other and establish a dialogue in the field.</p><p>At this time, the domains for the CISSP certification are: Access Control Systems and Methodology, Application and Systems Development Security, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning, Cryptography, Law, Investigation, and Ethics, Operations Security, Physical Security, Security Architecture and Models, Security Management Practices, and Telecommunications and Networking Security.</p><p>The examination questions for the CISSP certification are taken from the CBK and are aimed at the level of a 3-to-5-year practitioner in the field. It comprises 250 English-language questions of which 25 are not counted. The 25 are trial questions that may be used on future exams. The 25 are not identified, so there is no way to tell which questions they are. The questions are not arranged on the basis of domain, but are randomly arranged. There is no penalty for answering questions that are in doubt. Six hours are allotted for the examination. The questions are not of exceptional difficulty for a knowledgeable person who has been practicing in the field. However, most professionals are not usually involved with all ten domains in their work. It is uncommon for an information security practitioner to work in all the diverse areas covered by the CBK. Approximately 70% of the people taking the examination score a passing grade.</p><p>If you are looking for CISSP certification exams training like <a target="_new" href="http://www.examsking.com/CISSP.html" rel="nofollow">CISSP</a> certification or <a target="_new" href="http://www.examsexpert.com/CISSP.html" rel="nofollow">CISSP</a> exam . I'd like to advise to make use of practice exams, study guides, self test engines, certification tutorials developed by Industry leading Exams Expert with 100% passing and money back guarantee in case you fail in your exam. Visit for more details.</p>

Ignore the Labels and Do What Fits Your Personality

<p>I read some advice from a business coach that really ticked me off: it advised coaches to "stop hiding behind your telephone and computer..." OK, so perhaps I am being oversensitive, because I do spend a lot of time in front of my computer and I prefer coaching by phone. The thing is, I am not hiding! I spend the bulk of my business time on the computer because: 1) I like it. 2) I am not limited by geography - I can connect to someone on any continent. 3) It's where I expect to "find" a lot of the people I want to serve: fellow introverts who aren't too keen on attending large group events.</p><p>So it makes sense to me to do things the way I do them. My business model makes sense to me.</p><p>As for the telephone, heck, if I had things my way I would hardly ever use it - I like email better. I like the asynchronous functionality of email. In other words, as an introvert I really appreciate and prefer a communication medium where I can see (I'm a visual learner) rather than hear what a person has to say, and where I have the opportunity to read it, process it and compose a reply in my own time.</p><p>I have coached clients both over the telephone and via email, and I have not yet decided what is the optimal medium of the two. I would say it depends on both the particular client and the particular issue(s). There are times when email is too cumbersome, where I need to have that "dance" with the client in real time. There are times when the client needs support or has a quick question and can't get the privacy or time to make a phone call.</p><p>That said, I do see a benefit of delivering coaching in person for those clients and those situations where it better serves the client. I plan to offer some retreats in the future, just for that purpose.</p><p>My point: I've noticed that introverts, by following their own preferences, get mislabeled. "Hiding" is one such accusation I'm tired of hearing. Yes our preferences can result in our being overlooked or not noticed - but that does not mean we don't wish to be discovered! Rather than change your behavior, I suggest you find creative ways to get noticed, ways that work with your introvert preferences. (As I discover such creative ways, I'll be sharing them with you - it's a work-in- progress for me also).</p><p>So are you hiding or are you being your introvert self? Only you know the answer to that one. Can you do your thing effectively in a manner that makes sense to you? If so, carry on and ignore the labels. Live your life so that it makes sense to YOU!</p><p>(c) 2009 Joanne Julius Hunold</p><p>Joanne Julius Hunold is a certified professional coach and founder of In Tandem Coaching. She partners with introverted women who undersell themselves. Her clients discover their true value, develop unshakable confidence so that they stop second-guessing themselves, and earn what they are worth. Learn more at: <a target="_new" href="http://www.intandemcoaching.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.intandemcoaching.com</a></p>

Computer Training - 3 Powerful Ways to Save Money With Computer Training

<p>Choosing computers as a profession is one of the smartest and easiest ways to establish a strong career and also financial security. However, it can also be expensive if you fail to evaluate your computer training options and choose them carefully. Here are three ways to pursue computer training that are not only powerful but also affordable for nearly anyone, regardless of your financial situation:</p><p>1. Self-Paced Training - Many companies such as Microsoft offer self-paced training materials specifically written to help you train at home. They are filled with explanations and exercises that help enforce the information learned in each chapter. These books are extremely powerful because they focus on hands-on experience which is important to your career success. Due to their popularity, many of these books can be bought in "used" condition at significantly lower prices than new. These books provide an excellent way to train at your own pace and your own financial limits. They are also easy to take with you no matter where you go, can be easily printed, and even have an electronic version that you can carry on CD or a USB memory stick.</p><p>2. Computer-Based Training - Computer-Based Training (also known as "CBT"s) are CD-Rom or DVD-Rom that provide training in an audio and video format. They incorporate practice exercises and labs that are very helpful for people that learn visually. Many different vendors create CBT courses, each in their own format which means that it's very likely to find one that caters to your preferences. Combined with a good self-paced or study book, CBT courses are an excellent way to perform your computer training especially for topics that are tedious or difficult to learn. While computer-based training packages are more expensive than books, they can be purchased selectively here and there to compliment your self-paced training program. While less mobile, computer-based training programs are also portable if you have your own laptop or if you can install them on your PC at work.</p><p>3. Study Books - Study books are typical computer training books that you see in a bookstore. They focus on specific topics and offer an extremely in-depth look into every setting and configuration option of a given hardware or software technology. While not structured for self-paced study, these books are an excellent resource to drill deeper into topics that are difficult to understand or not completely covered in other computer training materials. Due to the nature of how these books are written, they are not a "primary" resource for studying, but instead should be used to complement other training materials such as self-paced books or CBTs. While typical study books are very deep and thorough, if you use them as a primary resource you can easily exhaust yourself and fill your head with extra information that you just won't need in order to be successful.</p><p>Do you want to learn more about how I used these materials to achieve my computer training for much less than attending a college or technical school? I just completed a brand new guide to computer training called, "The Computer Career Home Study Guide.</p><p>Download it free here: <a target="_new" href="http://www.computertrainingcoach.com/computertraining.html" rel="nofollow">Computer Training</a></p><p>Ray Harris has mastered the art of building computer careers and teaches people of all levels how to take themselves to the highest reaches of success. Focusing on home-study methods and materials, Ray shows individuals how to build a successful computer career regardless of their education, current employment or financial situation. "If you have the desire and determination to build a computer career, I can show you how to get there in the shortest amount of time, the least amount of money, and the greatest level of success, guaranteed."</p>