SECP01 - CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Exam Prep (35 hrs)
Course Description
Join an elite group of cybersecurity experts by becoming a Certified Information Systems Security Professional. Earning the CISSP certification proves you can effectively design, implement and manage cybersecurity systems. The popular CISSP certification is globally recognized as an objective measure of achievement, boosting your career trajectory and earning power.
Course Outline
This course covers the eight domains of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge:
- Security and Risk Management
- Asset Security
- Security Engineering
- Communication and Network Security
- Identity and Access Management
- Security Assessment and Testing
- Security Operations
- Software Development Security
Learner Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply the major concepts found in each of the eight domains established by the CISSP common body of knowledge
- Identify the security requirements of each of the eight domains
- Understand the value of information security professionals and the CISSP certification process
- Understand the role of information security professionals
- Take the CISSP exam
- Become a member of the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2
Notes
This course helps the participant prepare for (ISC)2 CISSP exam and includes an exam voucher. The voucher is valid for 12 months after the course at a Pearson VUE testing center.
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Recommendations
The CISSP exam is recommended for experienced cybersecurity practitioners, managers and executives.
It is recommended that you have 5 years’ cumulative paid full-time experience in two or more of the eight CISSP Common Body of Knowledge domains.
You may substitute 1 year of experience with an undergraduate degree or certification in an approved CISSP prerequisite credential, such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+ or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
If you don’t have the required experience, you can pass the CISSP exam to become an Associate of (ISC)2. Then you’ll have up to 6 years to earn your required work experience.
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