I think SC Magazine must have been the first to take notice... (ISC)² has published its reference guide for HR Professionals.
Now, it has been said for some time that some folks - inside and outside the HR departments - see certifications as just another tick in the box... be it as one of those unstated requirements in the job profile or as something that "gets you through the process".
Here is a positive step to change that perception. Yes, certifications do play a role in the hiring process, and there's nothing wrong with that. They ascertain that a candidate is in possession of critical skills, and they sometimes attest to a life time's achievement.