topic Re: Challenge Coin in Member Support

Challenge Coin

denbesten — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 15:52:15 GMT

Has consideration been made towards producing a CISSP challenge coin that would only be available to CISSPs in good standing? Here are a bunch of samples for inspiration. It would complement the lapel pin and digital badge programs.

Re: Challenge Coin

Early_Adopter — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 06:12:50 GMT

Isn't that the CISSP digital badge or lapel pin does already?

I'm also not sure the military overtones fit in so well with inclusivity - personally I like them, was in and would love to talk about my 'march and shoot' medal, but I have seen and experienced less enthusiasm lower others in others*.

I would also caution against badge creep and wouldn't want to pre-empt decertification due to not meeting requirements want to detract from simple online verification:

* The fools, until the joys of yomping 20 miles, whilst carrying 40 kilos after 10 pints the night before with shouty men have been experienced, they just haven't lived. I was never shot at, but I'm very sure that's fun too...

Re: Challenge Coin

Stantheman2018 — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:58:05 GMT

I concur and have asked ISC2 repeatedly in 2016 & 2017 about the possibility of introducing a CISSP challenge coin for member in good standing. I have not heard any reply and support the question posted in February 2018 making the suggestion. A challenge coin would be on display about the status of an ISC2 member vs. the lapel pin that is never worn in an office setting that I have ever encountered, even amongst fellow CISSP's. Just my opinion of course, but I support the idea of creating an ISC2 CISSP challenge coin.

Re: Challenge Coin

CyberNorris — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:57:30 GMT

I'm also in favor of a challenge coin. I have a few, both military and non-military. I personally view it more as a collectable than anything to be used as a credential.