Enhanced Convenience and Security Augments Candidates' Exam
Experience and Meets Demand for Information Security
Professionals
HONG KONG, April 8 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- (ISC)2(R) ("ISC-squared"),
the not-for-profit global leader in educating and certifying
information security professionals throughout their careers with
more than 66,000 certified members worldwide, today announced the
availability of computer-based testing for its Certified Secure
Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) credential.
The first (ISC)2 certification exam to make the transition from
paper-and-pencil delivery, the CSSLP exam will be available at
nearly 500 Pearson VUE test centers around the world. Pearson VUE,
(ISC)2's computer-based test delivery provider, is the global
leader in computer-based testing for information technology,
academic, government and professional testing programs.
The benefits of (ISC)2 computer-based testing through Pearson VUE
include:
-- Increased convenience -- In addition to offering more exam
centers
around the world, computer-based testing through Pearson VUE
also
increases the number of exam scheduling opportunities. Upon
application approval by (ISC)2 to take the exam, the candidate
can
schedule an exam online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for
any
time a testing center is open. Also, candidates will receive
notification of their test results immediately after completing
the
exam.
-- A consistent testing environment -- The testing experience
is
exactly the same for each Pearson Professional Center; all
facilities are equipped with an identical layout, materials
and
process to ensure a consistent experience for all candidates
that
enables a fair and precise evaluation of a candidate's
competency.
-- Reduced travel costs -- By offering more testing location
options,
computer-based testing through Pearson VUE reduces the cost
of
travel and overnight stays for individuals and organizations.
-- Enhanced security measures -- Pearson VUE testing centers
include
certified proctors, advanced biometric verification to confirm
the
identity of the exam candidates, video and audio monitoring,
encryption of all test packages and results, anomaly detection
and
other forensic safeguards.
"We believe computer-based testing through Pearson VUE offers CSSLP
certification candidates the most professional and convenient
testing experience possible," said W. Hord Tipton, CISSP-ISSEP,
CAP, CISA, executive director for (ISC)2. "And as it does for
premier organizations around the world, Pearson VUE is providing a
highly secure testing process overseen by CISSPs in their
organization."
(ISC)2 will gradually phase in computer-based testing for all of
its credential exams over the next three years in part to meet the
projected growth for the profession worldwide. The most recent
(ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study ("GISWS") found
that the number of information security professionals is expected
to increase to almost 2.7 million by 2012, displaying a compound
annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10 percent.
The CSSLP aims to stem the proliferation of software
vulnerabilities by establishing best practices and validating an
individual's competency in addressing security issues throughout
the software lifecycle. Code-language neutral, it is applicable to
analysts, developers, software engineers, software architects,
project managers, software quality assurance testers, programmers
and others involved in the software lifecycle.
CSSLP candidates must demonstrate four years of professional
experience in the software development lifecycle process or three
years of experience and a bachelor's degree (or regional
equivalent) in an IT discipline to be approved to take the exam. If
they pass the rigorous exam, and following a potential audit of
their experience, candidates must be endorsed by a current (ISC)2
member, subscribe to the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics and obtain annual
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits to maintain their
certification.
(ISC)2 requires that all CSSLP candidates apply to take the
examination on its Web site prior to registering with Pearson VUE
for a testing appointment. (ISC)2 will review each application and
determine if the candidate is qualified to take the exam. If
approved, (ISC)2 will notify Pearson VUE that the candidate will be
eligible to test. Once the candidate receives notification of
authorization to test, he or she must schedule and take the CSSLP
examination within 90 days. If the candidate does not test within
90 days, then the candidate must re-apply on the (ISC)2 Website for
a new authorization.
The CSSLP computer-based exam's content is identical to the
paper-based exam, as only the delivery mechanism is different. The
cost to take the CSSLP computer-based exam is US$549 and is offered
in English at this time.
CSSLP exam candidates can choose to take the exam at a Pearson
Professional Center, Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center Select or
Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center located on US military
installations around the world.
To register for the CSSLP computer-based exam, please visit
http://www.isc2.org/certification-register-now.aspx . Following are
links to additional information:
-- For a candidate information bulletin on CSSLP
computer-based
testing, please visit
http://www.isc2.org/uploadedFiles/Downloads/CSSLP-CBT-Candidate-
Information-Bulletin.pdf
-- To experience a demonstration and tutorial of the Pearson
VUE＊s
computer-based testing experience, please visit
http://www.pearsonvue.com/ppc/ .
-- For more information about (ISC)² certification testing
through
Pearson VUE, visit http://www.pearsonvue.com/isc2
-- For FAQs from (ISC)², visit
http://www.isc2.org/csslp-cbt-faqs.aspx
About (ISC)2
(ISC)2 is the largest not-for-profit membership body of certified
information security professionals worldwide, with over 66,000
members in more than 135 countries. Globally recognized as the Gold
Standard, (ISC)2 issues the Certified Information Systems Security
Professional (CISSP(R)) and related concentrations, as well as the
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP(R)),
Certification and Accreditation Professional (CAP(R)), and Systems
Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP(R)) credentials to qualifying
candidates. (ISC)2's certifications are among the first information
technology credentials to meet the stringent requirements of
ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and
certifying personnel. (ISC)2 also offers education programs and
services based on its CBK(R), a compendium of information security
topics. More information is available at www.isc2.org.
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CSSLP, CAP, SSCP and CBK are registered marks of (ISC)2, Inc.
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