Security Cert Goes Japanese

ISC(2) has released its first-ever certification specific to a country, rather than a technology.

The company, an independent security certification vendor,  announced the Japan Government Information Security Professional (JGISP) credential focused on the special requirements of doing security for that nation. ISC(2) worked with the Japan Network Security Association (JNSA) to develop the JGISP.

W. Hord Tipton, executive director of (ISC)2, had this to say in the press release as to why the certification was developed:

“After thorough research of the Japanese market, we believed a credential that focuses on the requirements specific to professionals in government security fields would be a more effective means to meet the particular needs for a highly qualified, ethical information security workforce in Japan."

At least two years of experience in at least two of four security-related domains are required before taking the test. The credential is good for three years, and requires 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain.

The JGISP has a Japanese-language home page on the ISC(2) site.

Based on this, I wonder if a similar U.S. government security credential is coming. There are certainly tons of security requirements already on the books, and more are surely coming. If it makes sense for Japan, why not the U.S., which is more complex?