The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation is one of the most respected certifications an IT professional can obtain during their career.

This course demonstrates the ability to understand a broad range of security issues in many areas. Must have four years of direct work experience (or 3 years with a college degree or equivalent life experience) in one or more of the ten test domains of the information systems security Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).

In July 2003, an Associate program was added that makes it possible to sit for the exam and receive associate status even if you do not meet the experience requirement yet, and become certified when you do gain the experience. See the (ISC) 2 Web site for details. The exam lasts up to six hours, and includes 250 multiple-choice questions.
 
 
Continuing requirements:
Recertification is required at three-year intervals by earning 120 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. There is an $85 recertification fee.

Objectives:

• To prepare you for the CISSP designation
• To understand the common body of knowledge that is set forth by the ISC2

Earn 6 CEU’s

The Ten CISSP information systems security test domains covered in the examination pertaining to the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK):

• Security Management Practices
• Security Architecture and Models
• Access Control Systems and Methodology
• Application Development Security
• Operations Security
• Physical Security
• Cryptography
• Telecommunications, Network, and Internet Security
• Business Continuity Planning
• Law, Investigations, and Ethics