Yeah, but let's be realistic. There are very few technologists who are passionate about computing that would really enjoy compliance roles. Infosec is a huge banner and I am going to assume most hackers here are on the technical side. Also no cert can possibly prepare you for negotiating corporate IT security policy.
But even for us (a high end infosec consulting firm) knowing how to relay findings and risk concepts to executives can mean the difference in our work getting implemented, transforming an organization from average to above average in terms of how they approach information security.
Anyway, don't be such a cynic, we just run out of air when we get to the upper reaches of technology expertise so it makes is dumb :P
But even for us (a high end infosec consulting firm) knowing how to relay findings and risk concepts to executives can mean the difference in our work getting implemented, transforming an organization from average to above average in terms of how they approach information security.
Anyway, don't be such a cynic, we just run out of air when we get to the upper reaches of technology expertise so it makes is dumb :P