CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

  • Overview: This certification covers a comprehensive range of information security topics, ensuring deep understanding and application.
  • Target Audiences: Security practitioners, managers, and executives, particularly those in roles such as security analyst, security auditor, or chief information security officer (CISO).
  • Prerequisites: At least five years of paid work experience in two or more of the eight domains of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
  • Course Content:
    • Security and Risk Management:
      • Security governance principles.
      • Compliance, legal, and regulatory issues.
      • Risk management concepts.
      • Professional ethics.
    • Asset Security:
      • Information and asset classification.
      • Data handling and retention.
      • Privacy protection.
    • Security Architecture and Engineering:
      • Secure design principles.
      • Security models and frameworks.
      • Cryptography.
      • Physical security.
    • Communication and Network Security:
      • Secure network architecture design.
      • Network protocols and security.
      • Network components and configurations.
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM):
      • Identity management implementation.
      • Authentication and authorization.
      • Access control models.
    • Security Assessment and Testing:
      • Vulnerability assessment techniques.
      • Security testing methodologies.
      • Security audits.
    • Security Operations:
      • Incident management.
      • Disaster recovery and business continuity.
      • Monitoring and reporting.
    • Software Development Security:
      • Secure software development lifecycle.
      • Application security controls.
      • Code review and testing.
  • Exam Details:
    • 100-150 multiple-choice and advanced innovative questions
    • 3-hour duration
    • Passing score: 700 out of 1000 points
  • Price: Approximately $750 USD for the exam; training costs typically range from $2,000 to $3,500 USD.