The Littlest Security Pro

The Littlest Security Pro
Kevin Poulsen, SecurityFocus 2001-12-21

A teenaged computer prodigy in India becomes the youngest CISSP in the certification's twelve-year history

The Littlest Security Pro 2001-12-21
Anonymous

Hell, that proves pretty much India still is into child labor, doesn't it. As for the value of their required experience, maybe the ISC2 people should reevaluate the real value of this requirement.

But anyway, are dugsong, lcamtuf or rfp CISSP certified? If not, then CISSP are not the credentials...

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The Littlest Security Pro 2001-12-21
Anonymous

This is awesome! How do you guys get in touch with people so fast :)

~ Another CISSP...

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The Littlest Security Pro 2001-12-22
SAILESH SHAH

CONGRATULATIONS.

INDIA IS ALWAYS FAMOUS FOR PRODUCING CHILD WONDERS. HE IS SACHINE TENDULKAR OF INDIAN COMPUTER INDUSTRY...

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The Littlest Security Pro 2001-12-23
Anonymous

Nothing in it though. A child who has been playing with computers since early age...has to do it.

Imagine being in company of computers instead of your childhood toys or nursery books, and you'll realise you could have done better at this age.... :)

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The Littlest Security Pro 2001-12-24
Anonymous

I think it is great that he got his certification. Quite frankly, I'm a little upset that the CISSP board feels that having a teenager who is a CISSP may compromise the integrity of the certification. I myself just turned 20 and am going to take the test in April. I say good job!...

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The Littlest Security Pro 2001-12-27
Anonymous

Damn!! these kids are not playing outside anymore.:). Good job, keep it up and stay focused.

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The Littlest Security Pro 2001-12-28
Scott Hollingsworth, CISSP

I would like to extend my congratulations to Namit Merchant.

Correction to the article: Re-testing in three years is not the only to retain CISSP certification. There are numerous activities which count as credits toward retaining the certification. They range from coursework from recognised inf...

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The Littlest Security Pro 2001-12-28
Anonymous

My grandmother could pass the CISSP...and I don't think she has ever used a computer. The CISSP is filled with generally useless information that anyone can memorize. I read one book and was able to pass it with no problem...and I'm an idiot....

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The Littlest Security Pro 2001-12-28
Anonymous in Honolulu HI

Namit Merchant has raw talent and brain power. Better to have him become a CISSP than a hacker. Age should not be a barrier to personal commitment and achievment. I am a CISSP and welcome Namit into our profession....

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The Littlest Security Pro 2001-12-28
The Clone

Wow, I'm very surprised to see someone at that age achieve something like a CISSP. A security firm that I work for is known to hire a lot of younger security experts (hackers),

but never someone 16 years old. If our firm knew of a 16 year old with a CISSP, he would immediately be hired and made a s...

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The Littlest Security Pro 2001-12-30
Anonymous

That is awesome, very inspiring....

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The Littlest Security Pro 2002-01-03
James Cardnell

Hey The Clone, I was just wondering; what security consulting firm do you work for? I'm located in Canada... hopefully you're out there as well. I'm a young computer programmer, and like Namit Merchant I also have my CISSP....

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The Littlest Security Pro 2002-01-04
Liam Battle

Well I would like to congradulate the young man on his current conquest. I hope that more people like him decide to try the test or at least learn up on it.

Im not a security expert ( i know a thing or two ;P).

But i am a programmer. for various platforms. I would think it was kewl if there...

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The Littlest Security Pro 2007-10-17
Anonymous

his name is namit merchant from mumbai hes the ceo of hostway solutions fro india...

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