CISSP
Prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional credential from ISC2, covering the breadth of security practice.
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CISSP: what it is and why it matters
CISSP is a credential for experienced security practitioners and leaders. It is owned and awarded by ISC2.
This course area helps you understand the breadth of the subject matter, from security and risk management through architecture, identity, operations and software security, so you can see where your strengths and gaps are.
Built for the people who carry the work
- Security architects, engineers and analysts with practical experience
- Security managers and directors
- Consultants who advise on security design and operations
- IT professionals moving toward security leadership
What you will be able to do
- Describe the eight security domains and how they relate
- Apply risk management concepts to security decisions
- Explain architecture, network and identity and access concepts
- Describe security assessment, testing and operations practice
- Explain how security fits into the software life cycle
Subject outline
- 01
Security and risk management
- 02
Asset security
- 03
Security architecture and engineering
- 04
Communication and network security
- 05
Identity and access management
- 06
Security assessment and testing
- 07
Security operations
- 08
Software development security
How it supports real work
Making design choices that balance risk, cost and usability
Connecting assessment results to operational fixes
Reading across domains so decisions in one area do not weaken another
Training, examination and certification are different steps
Training, the exam and the credential are different steps, and ISC2 decides who is certified. ISC2 publishes the exam outline, the experience requirement and the maintenance rules.
- The credential is awarded by ISC2, not by a training provider.
- ISC2 states a requirement for years of relevant work experience. Check its current requirements.
- Training supports exam preparation. It does not award the credential.
Certification bodies set and can change their own exam, eligibility and renewal rules. The details below are what the body publishes; we confirm the current position with you before you enrol.
What is confirmed, and what people ask
Delivery information
Delivery details for this course have not been confirmed for publication, so none are listed here. Course length, schedule, language, delivery format and fees are confirmed per enquiry. Certification bodies set their own exam and eligibility rules, and we confirm the route to any certificate before you enrol.
Enquire About This CourseFrequently asked questions
Who awards the CISSP credential?
ISC2. Training providers prepare you for the subject matter but do not award the credential.
How many domains does it cover?
Eight domains, from security and risk management to software development security.
Do I need work experience?
ISC2 states a requirement for years of relevant experience. Its current published rules decide, so we point you to them before you enrol.
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