I don't know how ISC2 can better market things, necessarily, but I think you
have more of an advantage than you might realize. In my experience, Asian
companies are much more security conscious than any other region. It might
take some time, but a CISSP certification will probably be more highly
regarded there than in the states or in Europe within ten years, if I had to
guesss. The only thing Asia is really lacking comparative to North America,
and possibly Europe (in my opinion), is an agreement on
standards--particularly with encryption. Even more particularly, standard
encryption algorithm usage and schemes within financial institutions. This
is changing for the better, but--as you mention--a lack of awareness is
hurting the process.

Perhaps you could help push a Singaporean and/or Malaysian company to
sponsor an ISC2 class or a CISSP examination...? (And congradulations to
you and your friend).

--Travis

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Chong [mailto:andrewjw@singnet.com.sg]
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 7:43 AM
To: CISSPSTUDY@securityfocus.com
Subject: Spreading the awareness of CISSP

Hi,

I'm a Singaporean who has just got my CISSP 1 month ago on my first try.
However I find that alot of Singaporeans are not aware of this
certification. A few months ago, my VP of IT told us to think of a Core
Competence Plus (CC+) topic which everyone need to do. I told my VP that I'd
like to take the CISSP examination and this would be my CC+. Firstly, my VP
don't know what is CISSP and have never heard of ISC2. Secondly, he told me
that "This certification only benefit yourself and it doesn't benefit the
company in any way". His answers didn't affect me in any way. I flew to
HongKong with my friend to take the examination. Luckily, I pass but not for
my friend...he got 696 points! 4 more marks to pass..how unfortunate.

The question here is how can ISC2 spread the awarness of CISSP certification
in Singapore or in other countries.

Thank you

Andrew Chong, CISSP
Senior Systems Architect

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