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The Proof Is in the Certification

Posted September 6, 2011 | Leadership | Amplify

The person who cuts my hair has a formal license on the mirror. The guy who fixes the pipes in my old house has a license, as does my doctor, my lawyer, and the guy who flies me around the country. Heck, even the kid next door has a driver's license. But the person who developed the architecture, wrote the code, and manages my IT operation is not only unlicensed, he or she has no formal proof whatsoever of competence beyond a college degree and some experience.

About The Author
Dan Shoemaker
Dan Shoemaker is the Director of the Institute for Cyber Security Studies, a National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Academic Excellence, at UDM. Dr. Shoemaker is a well-known speaker and writer in the area of cyber security. He is a professor at UDM, where he has been the Chair of the computer and information systems program since 1985. He is also a visiting professor in cyber security at London Southbank University. His PhD is from the… Read More
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