krvw@cert.sei.cmu.edu (Kenneth R. van Wyk) (04/06/91)
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. Announces Invitation for Test Question Writers and Waiver of Formal Examination (ISC)2, the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., is pleaseed to announce the opportunity for qualified individuals to volunteer as Item Writers, i.e., test question writers, for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) examination. Individuals with significant expertise in one or more of the seventeen topical areas in the Common Body of Knowledge, are invited to apply for acceptance as an Item Writer. The seventeen topical areas in which expertise is sought, are as follows: o Business Continuity Planning o System Program Security o Data Classification o Access Control o Security Awareness o Operations Security o Computer and System Security o Physical Security o Telecommunications Security o Information Ethics o Organizational Structure o Cryptography o Legal/Regulatory Requirements o Risk Management o Application Program Security o Policy Development o Investigation Item Writer Applications will be reviewed as soon after receipt as proactical, as test question writing must commence shortly. (ISC)2 will provide the necessary training for those selected, however, Item Writers are expected to pay their own travel expenses to attend a training session. Those selected who successfully complete their duties as an Item Writer, will be publically recognized following the completion of test development activities. In addition, (ISC)2 also formally announces the opportunity for qualified candidates to apply for Waiver of Formal Examination (WFE) for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation. The basic requirements for candidates to qualify is that they must have a total of eight years of information security related experience during the past ten years, with at least five of those years working directly in information systems security. This must include a minimum of one year in at least four different areas of experience related to the topical areas in the Common Body of Knowledge. Full information regarding this and other requirements to qualify for Waiver of Formal Examination and/or acceptance as an Item Writer is contained in the instructions and Application Forms that are available as described below. The Waiver of Formal Examination application period will be open for only six months. WFE Applications are now being accepted, and must be postmarked before midnight August 31, 1991 to be considered. The fee for waiver of Formal Examination is $200, plus a non-refundable $50 application fee ($250 total). There is no fee for those who simply wish to apply as an Item Writer. It should be noted that acceptance as an Item Writer does not imply acceptance for WFE, as the years of experience criteria must still be met. Application Forms and instructions can be quickly obtained by sending a self-addressed 9"x12" envelope, stamped with postage for 2 ounces ($.52 for domestic U.S., $.63 for Canada, $.55 for Mexico, $1.34 for International Airmail), to: (ISC)2, Inc., P.O. Box 98, Spencer, MA 01562, U.S.A. Please do NOT send fees with your request. ABOUT (ISC)2: The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, or (ISC)2, was established as a non-profit U.S. corporation specifically chartered to develop a certification program for information systems security professionals. (ISC)2 was founded by representatives of the following groups who are presently serving as volunteer officers or members of the Board of Directors (listed alphabetically): Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS); Computer Security Institute (CSI); Data Processing Management Association (DPMA); Special Interest Group for Certified Professionals & Special Interest Group for Computer Security; Information Systems Security Association (ISSA); and, International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP). Other interested membership organizations are encouraged to contact (ISC)2 regarding cooperative and mutually beneficial efforts.