A new online self-assessment tool - studISCope

Each of us is an individual with missions and goals we strive to achieve. Some definitely know what is the purpose of him/her existence, do the work that is valuable and pleasant to accomplish. There are several aspects worth mentioning. These are values that are one of the most important and that defines the further development of events in ones career and not only; there is no value without followed step- interest. Interest to everything: job, entertainment; These two stages are followed by personality where the main role is played by a person's individual traits, needs, motivation, attitudes; The last step is skills through which one accomplishes all the above mentioned in a variety of ways and these ways and capabilities of each of us might be as various as possible. Different fields identify and define priority skills according to the their own criteria. Those who already know the field to work in are busy with self assessment. There are several ways to self-assessment in different spheres.

According to the SourceWire the non-profit global leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers, announced the launch of a new online self-assessment tool known as studISCope (pronounced “study scope”).

The aims of the tool is to enable security staffs and individuals to assess their knowledge of the (ISC) ² CBK®, a taxonomy of information security topics that serves as the foundation for all (ISC) 2 certifications. Self assessment is accomplished on the bases of the (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) certification exams. The self-assessment process comprises retired questions from previous versions of the actual certification exams and newer questions developed by (ISC)²-certified subject matter experts. The results are the indicators of the successful accomplishment of the exam.

John Colley, CISSP, managing director of EMEA for (ISC)2 said, “studISCope is beneficial to both certification candidates and employers. It helps candidates focus their study efforts more precisely and enhances their comfort level prior to sitting for the official certification exam.”

“For employers, studISCope is an indispensable management tool, providing an objective, low-cost way to assess their staff’s information security knowledge, skills and abilities,” Colley said.

studISCope is the best way to efficiently identify knowledge level in each of the CBK domains and focus study efforts on areas that need the most attention. Candidates can take the assessment as many times as they wish.

“studISCope was developed to aid individuals who are pursuing top industry-recognised certifications by following a simple three-step process: assess, focus and certify,” said Mano Paul, CISSP, founder of Express Certifications, an (ISC)2 affiliate company that developed studISCope. “The unique personalised study plan assists candidates on their certification path by identifying their weaker areas so they can more effectively target their studies.”

studISCope is available in three formats:
As a one-off purchase by any individual,
As a subsidised
As voucher purchase

SourceWire press release admits “Those early in their careers wanting to progress to a higher level or those looking to make the transition from another field into security will find studISCope a powerful career enabler. By allowing candidates to assess their skills and knowledge, it gives them some level of much-needed comfort as they take that critical career step toward certification,” said Colley.

“The studISCope assessment tool is part of our continuing commitment to provide services that support information security professionals throughout their careers.”

The price varies from US$99 (around £50 or 68 euros) to US$219 (£110 or 150 euros) for the CISSP and US$49 (£24.50 or 33.5 euros) to US$109 (74 euros or £55) for the SSCP, depending on the number of questions the candidate chooses.