Ph.D., CISSP or CISM: Which is right for you? | Cyber Work Podcast

Christine Izuakor, owner and founder of Cyber Pop-up, shares her experience as the University of Colorado’s youngest student to complete a Ph.D. in Security Engineering and compares it to earning her CISSP and CISM certifications.
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Christine Izuakor is a Houston native, born of two parents who immigrated to America from Nigeria to pursue higher education. Starting from humble beginnings, Christine has always been motivated to maximize on the opportunities her parents and community created for her. In 2013, Christine decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Security Engineering at the University of Colorado. Her research contributions were published in numerous international journals, and she presented in international conferences from South Korea to Rome, Italy. During this entire journey, Dr. Izuakor also maintained a full-time job within the cyber security team of a Fortune 100 company.
Most recently, in 2020, Dr. Christine Izuakor shook up the industry with her departure from the corporate arena coupled with the launch of her new cybersecurity startup, Cyber Pop-up (www.cyberpopup.com), an on-demand cybersecurity service platform powered by vetted freelancers.
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[@kashfun]

Great sharing! I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Cyber Security and aim to also get myself CISSP certified. I just got the news that I am CDPSE certified today!

[@luvkashyap]

How about all ? I have a PhD, CISM and now aiming for CISSP

[@efemboygg]

getting my CISM later this year(if I pass) along with masters degree. thinking about continuing for the a phd afterwards, but no idea if i will. kinda wantted at least for the clout. but Andy Stapleton's videos have made getting a phd seem a lot worse now

[@WorstGamerEver360]

CISSP and CISM are 1/10th the cost of a phd