On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
Added value of certification
1. Added value of certification
Martin Simka, (ISC)2 Poland Chapter
IDC IT Security Roadshow 2016
April 19, Warsaw
2. About me
• CISSP holder since 2011
• PhD in electronics (cryptography
implementation)
• Expert in video content protection (CA/DRM
systems)
• Project Manager and Consultant in Accenture
Digital Video
3. Agenda
• Value for employers
• Certificate holder in good standing
• Code of Ethics
• Member counts in Poland
• CCSP certificate
• Poland Chapter
4. For employers
• Credentialed professionals:
– Have years of experience and valuable knowledge
– Engage in continuing professional education
– Have the appropriate skill sets
5. In short
When you see an (ISC)² credential on a resume,
you know you’re getting the best
in the business.
6. In „good standing”
• To remain in good standing, members must:
– Abide by the (ISC)² Code of Ethics
– Submit Annual Maintenance Fees
– Obtain and submit the required Continuing
Professional Education (CPE) credits
7. (ISC)² Code Of Ethics
Strict adherence to the Code
is a condition of certification
8. (ISC)² Code Of Ethics
Code of Ethics Canons:
• Protect society, the common good, necessary public
trust and confidence, and the infrastructure.
• Act honorably, honestly, justly, responsibly, and legally.
• Provide diligent and competent service to principals.
• Advance and protect the profession.
13. CCSP requirements
• Experience: 5+ years
– Including 1 year in one of six CCSP domains
– CISSP eligible to take exam immediately
• Exam:
– 125 questions / 4 hours
15. (ISC)2 Poland Chapter
• Founded in 2013
• Regular monthly meetings
• Active community (40+ members)
• Co-organised (ISC)² Secure Central & Eastern
Europe Conference in 2014
• Safe and Secure Online program