https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-getting-your-cissp-mean-as-much-on-the-military-side-as-the-civilian-sector <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just passed my CISSP and it feels like a ✔️ in a block for my military 8570 role, but my civilian employment opportunities instantly grew exponentially. What is your experience? Sat, 21 May 2022 21:35:39 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-getting-your-cissp-mean-as-much-on-the-military-side-as-the-civilian-sector <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just passed my CISSP and it feels like a ✔️ in a block for my military 8570 role, but my civilian employment opportunities instantly grew exponentially. What is your experience? CW2 Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 21 May 2022 21:35:39 -0400 2022-05-21T21:35:39-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-getting-your-cissp-mean-as-much-on-the-military-side-as-the-civilian-sector?n=7688989&urlhash=7688989 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The 8570 was supposed to be a kickstart for people to learn and earn the credential to fill positions that needed it. It quickly lost value when the job requirement was waived for people who could or would not earn it. Like any other career milestone, earning a covered credential should be seen as a victory, not a check in the box. Celebrate appropriately then look for that next opportunity. LCDR Robert Turner Sat, 21 May 2022 22:11:39 -0400 2022-05-21T22:11:39-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-getting-your-cissp-mean-as-much-on-the-military-side-as-the-civilian-sector?n=7729109&urlhash=7729109 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I continued my career in LE when I retired and was a Special Agent Supervisor for the Arizona Attorney Generals Office for the next 25 years CW2 Wendell Karrick Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:53:07 -0400 2022-06-15T20:53:07-04:00 2022-05-21T21:35:39-04:00