topic Re: New to information security in Career Discussions

New to information security

Shadow_Bolo — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:07:07 GMT

Hello everybody and good morning,

I am kind of new to information security. I was in IT Admin/Cust for 8 years and I was doing collateral duty as an ISSO for a few months now. I am already studying for the SSCP exam. I am looking into going into ISSO full time. Would a SSCP be a good starting point for getting a certification or an CAP? I am also looking at finding a mentor and going to some conferences.

Thanks, any help would really be appreciated.

Re: New to information security

rslade — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:34:15 GMT

> Shadow_Bolo (Viewer) posted a new topic in Career on 07-24-2020 12:07 PM in the

> I am also looking at finding a mentor and going to some
> conferences.

As a potential mentor, let me stress that going to conferences, right now, is *not*
a good idea 🙂

But, you can always find some virtual meetings. The Vancouver Chapter (aka
Vancouver Security Special Interest Group) is having one in August:
https://community.isc2.org/t5/Chapters/V/m-p/37558
(We don't charge for membership or meetings.)
(See also http://www.infosecbc.org/ )

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Re: New to information security

Shadow_Bolo — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 19:27:20 GMT

Thanks, I was not really going to go to one just virtual .

I really do appreciate you possibly becoming a mentor.

I am hoping that I am on the right track.

Re: New to information security

Shadow_Bolo — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:21:00 GMT

At present I am looking to become an ISSO, and I would like to know if I am on the right track with certifications: SSCP and CAP?