https://community.isc2.org/t5/Become-A-Member/Alternative-path-from-Associate-CISSP-to-certified/m-p/60579#M1445 <P>Hi Community!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I passed my CISSP exam last week on my first attempt and got my <STRONG>Associate</STRONG> status!&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I work in the product management field of the software development space. Although my product focus has been on regulatory compliance and security (IAM, authentication, etc.), I don't work as a cybersecurity professional in departments such as GRC, or IT.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>That means that I won't be able to accumulate the required professional experience for the <STRONG>Certified</STRONG> status, correct?&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is there a path for people like me while remaining in the software product management profession? Thanks!</P> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:50:55 GMT HRen 2023-07-06T16:50:55Z https://community.isc2.org/t5/Become-A-Member/Alternative-path-from-Associate-CISSP-to-certified/m-p/60579#M1445 <P>Hi Community!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I passed my CISSP exam last week on my first attempt and got my <STRONG>Associate</STRONG> status!&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I work in the product management field of the software development space. Although my product focus has been on regulatory compliance and security (IAM, authentication, etc.), I don't work as a cybersecurity professional in departments such as GRC, or IT.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>That means that I won't be able to accumulate the required professional experience for the <STRONG>Certified</STRONG> status, correct?&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is there a path for people like me while remaining in the software product management profession? Thanks!</P> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:50:55 GMT https://community.isc2.org/t5/Become-A-Member/Alternative-path-from-Associate-CISSP-to-certified/m-p/60579#M1445 HRen 2023-07-06T16:50:55Z