Course Description
The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) course is an advanced-level certification program designed to validate the expertise and skills of information security professionals in managing and securing an organization's information assets. This globally recognized certification, developed by (ISC)², covers a comprehensive range of information security topics, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to handle real-world security challenges and implement robust security measures.

What you'll learn in this course?

• Develop, document, and implement comprehensive security policy, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize business continuity requirements to ensure organizational resilience.
• Understand and apply risk management concepts and methodologies to minimize potential threats.
• Implement and manage engineering processes using secure design principles to protect systems and data.
• Control physical and logical access to assets through effective identity and access management practices.
• Design and validate assessment, test, and audit strategies to ensure ongoing security effectiveness.
• Conduct logging, monitoring, and incident management activities to promptly respond to security events.
• Integrate security best practices into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to mitigate risks in software systems

Prerequisites

• A basic understanding of information security principles and practices.
• Familiarity with IT security concepts, such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Working knowledge of computer networks, including network architecture and security controls.
• Experience with IT governance and risk management processes.
• Awareness of relevant legal and regulatory requirements affecting information security.
• Knowledge of general security protocols and authentication methods.
• An understanding of data lifecycle management, including data retention, encryption, and secure destruction practices.
• Prior exposure to security policy development and the implementation of security standards and procedures.
• Some experience with security software and hardware tools used for security assessment and testing.
• Although not mandatory, it is beneficial to have some practical experience in an IT or information security role.