CSSLPCM - Why Certify?
Why should I obtain the CSSLP?
There are no safeguards that the software we all depend upon is secure. A growing number of global organizations and experts believe the enterprise is at great risk because the applications sitting on a user’s laptop can be entry points for a potentially devastating hack or worm. The Gartner Group estimates that over 70% of security vulnerabilities exist at the application layer.
Benefits of Certification to the Professional
A wide range of respected organizations have expressed their support for the CSSLP and are sending their qualified software staff through the education and examination process
Given emerging recognition of the urgency of the issue, we expect the credential to become firmly established over the next 18 months, and growth to remain steady for the foreseeable future. Our development focus is with the large vendors, and employers who will lead the way.
Executive management, business unit leaders and IT managers are the key decision makers who are being targeted at these organizations for certification.
Benefits of Certification to the Enterprise
Because security is often “bolted on” at the end of the SLC as a response to a threat or after an exposure, higher production costs and delays can result. Proper education and certification are far less expensive than hiring more employees to patch problems.