The Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credentials. Both globally renowned certifications are held by experts deeply skilled and experienced in cybersecurity. What are the key distinctions you should consider if you’re weighing which one to pursue?
CAP-certified security professionals have proven their skills in effectively advocating for risk management solutions to authorize systems that will support an organization’s mission within regulatory-mandated requirements.
CISSP-certified professionals have been evaluated on their knowledge, skills, and ability to design, engineer, and manage an organization’s security posture.
While a CISSP-credentialed professional has strong general knowledge of one regulatory requirement over another, the CAP professional has a more in-depth understanding of each and how to meet or exceed requirements for an organization’s compliance. In a real-world scenario, based on a cost-benefit analysis and risk appetite, a CISSP professional may understand different methods to achieve an organization’s acceptable level of security – however, some of those methods may not be considered adequate in environments from a CAP expert’s point of view. And where does the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification fit in?
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August 25, 2021 at 09:10PM
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