Before you begin: read “Why become a CISSP?” (in Preface) and “Personnel Security” in Chapter 1 of CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide (course textbook). Then review the US Department of Defense Baseline Certifications list:
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Your company has been invited to participate in a business round table discussion at a regional Cybersecurity conference hosted by a local community college. The Chief Operating Officer has asked your group of Cybersecurity interns to perform background research and then assist in writing a briefing statement that he will present at the round table. The topic for his presentation is: What is the business value of Cybersecurity certifications?
For this activity you must prepare a 3 to 5 paragraph briefing statement which answers the following questions.
· What are professional certifications?
· What are the benefits of professional certifications to businesses and other organizations?
· What are the benefits of professional certifications to individuals?
· Who certifies the certifiers and why is this important? (ISO/IEC Standard 17024)
· How do certifications contribute to risk reduction in the field of cybersecurity? (Identify and discuss 3 or more risks that can be mitigated by requiring certifications of Cybersecurity staff members.)
Provide in-text citations and references for 3 or more authoritative sources. Put the reference list at the end of your posting. Use a consistent and professional style for your citations and reference list entries. (Hanging indent is NOT required.)
In your responses for your peers (2 different students), focus on providing suggestions for strengthening the briefing statement (added content, refocused content, etc.) Grammar, punctuation, and other writing mechanics will be addressed by your instructor and should not be part of your critique.