No. Certs Aren't a Waste of Time.
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A few times each year, a thread pops up bashing the certification industry, mocking organizations requiring certifications for job applicants or contract opportunities, or using brain-dump test takers as the barometer for those with industry certs. Many, if not most of the arguments are valid in their specific contexts. Hiring or contract awards should not rely on certifications to prove a prominent level of competence. However, certifications do provide value in several areas that are often dismissed or ignored and can bring immense value to the IT and InfoSec industries.