Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

  • 6 Months
  • 150 Course Hours
  • $1,995

Overview

The CISSP credential is globally recognized, and typically considered to be the gold standard for information (cyber) security certification. Through this program, you will learn the key concepts associated with a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.  This includes topic related to: security and risk management, asset security, security engineering, communications and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security. In addition, the program will also help prepare you for the CISSP certification exam.

The CISSP Certification Training program is an engaging, fully online program, that provides in-depth instruction in keys areas related to information/cyber security. Designed by industry professionals, this program provides approximately 150 hours of instruction. You will experience a wide range of learning activities, including streaming video lectures, multiple assignments and hands-on lab exercises, guided readings, and multiple assessments. Along the way, you will have access to a team of well-qualified individuals for assistance, questions about the materials, and guidance through the program.

Prerequisites

This is an advanced level program. Students should have a base knowledge or certification in SSCP. If students wish to take the course without the foundational topics of SSCP, the student is expected to supplement course materials with outside resources.  For certification through (ISC)2, an individual must have a minimum of five-years of paid, full-time work experience in two of the eight domains of CISSP. A one-year experience waiver can be used in place of a four-year college degree or equivalent through an (ISC)2 approved list.  Once a person passes the (ISC)2 vendor exam, an endorsement is also required. This endorsement form must be signed by two (ISC)2 professional who are active members and can verify your professional experience.

Overview

The CISSP credential is globally recognized, and typically considered to be the gold standard for information (cyber) security certification. Through this program, you will learn the key concepts associated with a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.  This includes topic related to: security and risk management, asset security, security engineering, communications and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security. In addition, the program will also help prepare you for the CISSP certification exam.

The CISSP Certification Training program is an engaging, fully online program, that provides in-depth instruction in keys areas related to information/cyber security. Designed by industry professionals, this program provides approximately 150 hours of instruction. You will experience a wide range of learning activities, including streaming video lectures, multiple assignments and hands-on lab exercises, guided readings, and multiple assessments. Along the way, you will have access to a team of well-qualified individuals for assistance, questions about the materials, and guidance through the program.

Prerequisites

This is an advanced level program. Students should have a base knowledge or certification in SSCP. If students wish to take the course without the foundational topics of SSCP, the student is expected to supplement course materials with outside resources.  For certification through (ISC)2, an individual must have a minimum of five-years of paid, full-time work experience in two of the eight domains of CISSP. A one-year experience waiver can be used in place of a four-year college degree or equivalent through an (ISC)2 approved list.  Once a person passes the (ISC)2 vendor exam, an endorsement is also required. This endorsement form must be signed by two (ISC)2 professional who are active members and can verify your professional experience.

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