Course
Overview
The Certified Information Systems Security Professional
(CISSP) Short Course aims to improve one's cyber security knowledge by teaching
advanced skills in designing and managing a security program.
Students will be trained in globally recognized,
vendor-neutral cyber security skills in one course (and 11 lessons), preparing
them for the CISSP certification. Security and risk management, network
security, assessment and testing, and general security operations will all be
covered in class. After completing the course, you will not only have the
work-ready skills to pursue high-paying cybersecurity opportunities but also
the knowledge to pass the CISSP exam. This validates your skillset in the eyes
of potential employers and qualifies you for (ISC)2 membership.
What you will learn
You
will have completed the following tasks by the end of this CISSP Short Course:
- A
thorough understanding of best cyber security practices as defined by the
CISSP.
- Ability
to design, develop, and manage your comprehensive security program.
- The
ability to pursue and pass the CISSP certification exam.
Course
Structure
The
CISSP Course is intended for mid-level security professionals who want to
improve their skills to compete in today's competitive industry. The program
delves into various aspects of a high-quality cybersecurity program, such as
security and risk management, architecture and design, network security,
software development security, access management, cryptography, and others.
Those
who finish the course will have acquired the knowledge needed to pursue CISSP
certification. If a student fails the first attempt, they will be given a free
exam retake voucher. CISSP certification also qualifies you for (ISC)2 membership,
a leading international association for cyber security professionals.
Who
is this course for?
Individuals
interested in taking this CISSP Short Course must:
- Have
at least a bachelor's degree or a high school diploma
- Have
at least five years of professional work experience in at least two of the
eight CISSP - (ISC)2 CBK 2021 domains.
Those
with less than five years of experience will be given the title (ISC)2 associate.
Individuals
who would benefit most from this course include:
- Security Architects
- Security Managers
- Security Consultants
- IT Managers
- Security System Engineers
- Network Architects
