What would you rather have MBA or CISSP? Why?

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MBA / Master's Degree75%

CISSP / Comparable Certification24%

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Director in Manufacturing4 years ago
I did the management route with my Masters.  I would be happy to be a technical individual contributor now
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CIO in Education4 years ago
It totally depends on where you want your career to head. If you want to eventually be in a management role, the MBA will be much more valuable than CISSP.
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Director, Information Security Engineering and Operations in Manufacturing4 years ago
It's like comparing apples to oranges. I have both. I think both are beneficial.
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Chief Technology Officer in Services (non-Government)8 months ago

I agree, in fact I would say it's worth working in both areas, it's all education at the end of the day, that is always valuable.

CIO in Transportation4 years ago
All depends on your career track -- MBA = Management
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CIO, Senior VP in Finance (non-banking)4 years ago
Id rather have the technical competency at this stage.
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