Security pros who bear CISSP certification gather for (ISC)2 Security Congress 2011. Many critics in the security industry are questioning the value of broad professional testing, certification. But virtually everyone agrees: Those letters after your name are still a key differentiator in most hiring environments. Even more specialized certifications are likely to gain attention in the months and years ahead. Studies have consistently shown a positive correlation between certification and salary, as well as hiring salary, experts say. But there is a perception that we issue a Superman cape with every CISSP, expert says.”]