@ARTICLE{1366120, 
author={Bishop, M. and Frincke, D.}, 
journal={Security Privacy, IEEE}, 
title={Academic degrees and professional certification}, 
year={2004}, 
month={nov.-dec.}, 
volume={2}, 
number={6}, 
pages={ 56 - 58}, 
abstract={ We ask how one should invest one's time and money in a lifelong learning program, and if hiring personnel, what training and expertise should be looked for. In this article, we discuss general professional certifications and compare and contrast them with a bachelor's degree to help decide which is most appropriate.}, 
keywords={ academic degrees; bachelor degree; expertise; lifelong learning program; personnel hiring; professional certification; training; certification; continuing professional development; recruitment;}, 
doi={10.1109/MSP.2004.91}, 
ISSN={1540-7993},}