Information Systems Security Professional Training
- 9 Months
- 165 Course Hours
- $3,445
Overview
Gain the Training for a Career in Cybersecurity
It's no question that cybersecurity is necessary for any organization. But in this growing field, how do you show that you're qualified to lead security efforts? Certification. Holding a certification from ISACA or (ISC)2 demonstrates your ability to identify, assess, and mitigate evolving security threats. Throughout this program, you will become proficient in a variety of areas within IT security. With CISA, CISM & CISSP being the 3 highest level IT security certifications, you prepare yourself with the marketability needed to compete for high paying positions in this field. The vendor-neutral CISSP certification is the ideal credential for those looking to learn deep technical and managerial competence in order to design, engineer, implement, and manage their overall information security program to protect organizations from growing sophisticated attacks. The CISM course promotes international practices and provides management with assurance that those earning this designation have the necessary knowledge and experience to provide effective security management. You will become an expert in IT policy management, especially in the IT Security sector. The CISA certification is recognized internationally as the benchmark for IT auditing skill. Giving professionals with the knowledge, skills, experience and credibility to leverage standards, manage vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, offer solutions, institute controls and deliver value to the enterprise.
The registration fees for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification exams are included with this program.
What you will learn
- Demonstrate standard security practices to manage and assess enterprise cybersecurity networks and devices
- Specify the proper procedures to assess vulnerabilities, report on compliance and establish controls within an enterprise.
- Analyze security and risk management as well as safely manage security operations, assessments and testing, architectures, and assets.
How you will benefit
- Holding Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification confirms your ability to assess vulnerabilities, compliance, and instituting controls in an enterprise
- Holding Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification demonstrates your knowledge of managing, assessing, designing, and overseeing enterprise information security functions
- Holding Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) certification showcases your skills in security and risk management, asset security, security architecture, and network security.
How this course is taught
- This is a non-credit program offered in partnership with ed2go. You do not have to be admitted to the university to enroll in this program.
- This is an open enrollment program, which means you can enroll and start at any time. There are no set start and end dates.
- This course is entirely online and can be completed at a pace and time that is convenient for you. There are not set times you must attend classes.
- You will have 9-months from the date of enrollment to complete this program.
Prerequisites
While there are no prerequisites to take this course bundle, ISACA and (ISC)2 both require at least five years of information security work experience to be eligible for the certification exams.
Job Outlook
It’s predicted that there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021. In fact, the number of cyber security jobs is growing three times faster than other tech jobs.
Requirements
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Materials
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor All-in-One Exam Guide
- CISM Certified Information Security Manager All-in-One Exam Guide
- CISSP Guide to Security Essentials
Exam Requirements:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP):
- Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of cumulative paid full-time work experience in two or more of the 8 domains of the (ISC)² CISSP CBK®. Candidates may receive a one-year experience waiver with a 4-year college degree, or regional equivalent or additional credential from the (ISC)² approved list, thus requiring four years of direct full-time professional security work experience in 2 or more of the 8 domains of the CISSP CBK.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA):
- To take the course and sit for the CISA exam you should have experience in IT auditing or relevant education in that area.
Curriculum
Instructor
David Grimes
David Grimes has more than 10 years of management and leadership experience in the private and non-profit sectors. Grimes is passionate about technology and education, having worked as academic dean, student services director, technology coordinator, teacher, consultant, and technology columnist. He holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University, both in Technology Education.
FAQs
Overview
Gain the Training for a Career in Cybersecurity
It's no question that cybersecurity is necessary for any organization. But in this growing field, how do you show that you're qualified to lead security efforts? Certification. Holding a certification from ISACA or (ISC)2 demonstrates your ability to identify, assess, and mitigate evolving security threats. Throughout this program, you will become proficient in a variety of areas within IT security. With CISA, CISM & CISSP being the 3 highest level IT security certifications, you prepare yourself with the marketability needed to compete for high paying positions in this field. The vendor-neutral CISSP certification is the ideal credential for those looking to learn deep technical and managerial competence in order to design, engineer, implement, and manage their overall information security program to protect organizations from growing sophisticated attacks. The CISM course promotes international practices and provides management with assurance that those earning this designation have the necessary knowledge and experience to provide effective security management. You will become an expert in IT policy management, especially in the IT Security sector. The CISA certification is recognized internationally as the benchmark for IT auditing skill. Giving professionals with the knowledge, skills, experience and credibility to leverage standards, manage vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, offer solutions, institute controls and deliver value to the enterprise.
The registration fees for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification exams are included with this program.
What you will learn
- Demonstrate standard security practices to manage and assess enterprise cybersecurity networks and devices
- Specify the proper procedures to assess vulnerabilities, report on compliance and establish controls within an enterprise.
- Analyze security and risk management as well as safely manage security operations, assessments and testing, architectures, and assets.
How you will benefit
- Holding Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification confirms your ability to assess vulnerabilities, compliance, and instituting controls in an enterprise
- Holding Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification demonstrates your knowledge of managing, assessing, designing, and overseeing enterprise information security functions
- Holding Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) certification showcases your skills in security and risk management, asset security, security architecture, and network security.
How this course is taught
- This is a non-credit program offered in partnership with ed2go. You do not have to be admitted to the university to enroll in this program.
- This is an open enrollment program, which means you can enroll and start at any time. There are no set start and end dates.
- This course is entirely online and can be completed at a pace and time that is convenient for you. There are not set times you must attend classes.
- You will have 9-months from the date of enrollment to complete this program.
Prerequisites
While there are no prerequisites to take this course bundle, ISACA and (ISC)2 both require at least five years of information security work experience to be eligible for the certification exams.
Job Outlook
It’s predicted that there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021. In fact, the number of cyber security jobs is growing three times faster than other tech jobs.
Requirements
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Materials
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor All-in-One Exam Guide
- CISM Certified Information Security Manager All-in-One Exam Guide
- CISSP Guide to Security Essentials
Exam Requirements:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP):
- Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of cumulative paid full-time work experience in two or more of the 8 domains of the (ISC)² CISSP CBK®. Candidates may receive a one-year experience waiver with a 4-year college degree, or regional equivalent or additional credential from the (ISC)² approved list, thus requiring four years of direct full-time professional security work experience in 2 or more of the 8 domains of the CISSP CBK.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA):
- To take the course and sit for the CISA exam you should have experience in IT auditing or relevant education in that area.
Curriculum
Instructor
David Grimes
David Grimes has more than 10 years of management and leadership experience in the private and non-profit sectors. Grimes is passionate about technology and education, having worked as academic dean, student services director, technology coordinator, teacher, consultant, and technology columnist. He holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University, both in Technology Education.
FAQs
Registration Information
The Information Security Training program is 100% online and allows you to enroll at any time. After enrolling you will have 9-months to complete the program at a pace that is convenient for you. You can get started today by clicking the "Enroll Now" button below and completing your registration at our partner ed2go site.