Thread: Why industry would prefer an RHCSS certified person

Industry has grown very rapidly in the past 10 years. Information security is quickly developing into a profession with a strategic focus that has grown beyond its IT roots. Certifications are a measure of experience and knowledge, and businesses increasingly like to see that certification in their employees.

Key aspects from a student's viewpoint Information security is evolving as a career path. Changes in technologies, business needs, global threats and regulatory regimes have all had an effect on what it means to be an information security professional. One of the most direct paths to professional success in the information security field is through education. One of the biggest changes we're seeing is that information security is bein9:.integrated into part of the overall risk management of an organisation. Overall, this means that information security will mature as a well-defined and strategic career"path.

As we define what it means to be an infonmation security professional, we must include the various certifications and understand how they fit into our profession. Being able to certify our capabilities is crucial to our ability to succeed. Whether you gain certifications for technical, management, policy and/or strategic skills, they are all key career building blocs. Whether you are a technical professional or a management/executive professional, certifications must be part of your career planning to put you on the path to success in this unique and challenging profession.