One of the most well known — but not always most admired — security certifications is the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSPOne of the most well known -- but not always most admired --...). It’s a certification for Information Assurance (IA) and compliance with the Department of Defense.
Some love it’s non-technical and broad-scope security focus; others think it’s too abstract and people who have the certificate without experience suffer from the Dunning-Kruger effect.
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