Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Course Fee: £495
• Exam fees are not included in the course price. Click here for exam information.
• Approved eLearning course leading to certification from (ISC)²
• Students have 12 months to work at their own pace, and can start at any time of year.
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Course Details

Developed and maintained by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC) 2, CISSP is a premium, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes mastery of an international standard for information security and understanding of a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). The CISSP course provides you with the knowledge and skills to pass the CISSP certification, after which you’ll have the ability to manage, operate, develop and plan an effective network security infrastructure. This certification gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your competence with information security best practice.  CISSP^® certification is a globally recognised standard of achievement that confirms an individual’s knowledge in the field of information security. CISSPs are information assurance professionals who define the architecture, design, management and/or controls that assure the security of business environments. It was the first certification in the field of information security to meet the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17024.

This Systems Security Professional Course includes the following features:

• Instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations to develop your skills based on real world scenarios.
• Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.
• Flashcards and Education Games are also provided throughout the course.
• Practice exams prepare you for your exams. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared if you are taking a certification exam.
• You can also interact and collaborate with other students through our forums, student contributions and announcement features.

Who should complete this Systems Security Professional Course?

•  Internal and External Auditors (Both IT and Financial)
•  Compliance Officers
•  Finance/CPA Professionals
•  Information Security Professionals
•  Risk Management Professionals
•  IT Professionals & Management

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

• Learners intending take the exams should ensure they meet any specific entry requirements CMIT exams.
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Topics covered in this CISSP Course

Access Control

• General Concepts
• Authentication
• Principles
• Types and Categories
• Reference Monitor
• Techniques
• Models
• Passwords
• Smart Cards
• Biometrics
• Access Control Systems
• Administration
• Residuals
• Accountability
• Summary

Telecommunications and Network Security

• OSI Reference Model
• ISO/OSI Layers and Characteristics
• Topologies
• LAN Access Methods
• Wireless
• System and Security Management
• Internet Protocols and Security
• Firewall Terms and Types
• Web Security
• Common Attacks
• Remote Access Security
• Summary

Information Security Governance and Risk Management

• Key Concepts
• Definitions
• Key Concepts
• Risk Management
• Risk Assessment
• Useful Formulas
• 3rd Party Governance
• Information Classification
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Written Guidance
• Policies and Standards
• Employment Policies
• Employee Education Programs
• Change Management
• Summary

Software Architecture and Design

• Problems
• Databases
• Query Language
• Object Oriented
• Applications Beyond the Database
• Definitions
• Application System Development
• Controls
• Compiled vs. Interpreted
• Vulnerabilities
• Botnets
• Summary

Cryptography

• Definitions
• Cryptanalysis Terms
• Symmetric Encryption
• Asymmetric Encryption
• Hybrid Encryption
• Public Key Infrastructures
• Hash Functions
• Digital Signatures
• Protocol Based
• Pretty Good Privacy
• Cracking Techniques
• Summary

Security Architecture and Design

• Abstract Levels
• Computer Hardware
• Operating Systems
• Processors
• Types of Storage
• Information Security Architecture
• Open and Closed Systems
• Access Controls
• Architectural Foundation
• Modes of Operation
• Certification and Accreditation
• Evaluation Criteria
• Security Models
• Summary

Operations Security

• Threats in an Operating Environment
• Control Categories
• Accountability
• Trusted Recovery
• Management and Administrative Control
• Due Care and Diligence
• Hardware and Software Controls
• Email and Fax
• Privilege
• Physical Access
• Monitoring Techniques
• Problem Management
• Threats and Vulnerabilities
• Defense in Depth
• Summary

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

• The Basics
• Reasons for BCP
• Key Concepts
• Definitions
• Business Continuity Life Cycle
• Project Initiation
• Business Impact Analysis
• Assessing Risk
• Recovery Strategies
• Off-Site Requirements
• Data Redundancy
• System Backups
• Plan Development
• Testing and Maintenance
• Stages in an Incident
• Summary

Legal Requirements and Investigations

• Ethics
• Code of Ethics
• Laws
• Intellectual Property
• Proprietary Rights
• Liability
• Computer Crime
• Computer Crime Laws
• Computer Investigation
• Investigation Steps
• Computer Forensics
• Evidence Admissibility
• Summary

Physical and Environmental Security

• Physical Security
• Crime Prevention
• Site Design and Configuration
• Boundary Protection
• Computing Facility Requirements
• Fire Prevention
• Fire Suppression
• Fire Classes
• Media Protection
• Access Controls
• Physical Security
• Summary

Assessment

• Once you successfully pass the programme(s), you will be able to download a CMIT Digital Certificate of Completion. This can be accessed via the Progress Reports section located on the top right side of your eLearning platform.
• You may optionally take exams to receive certification. Exam fees are not included in the course price. Click here for exam information.

Technical Requirements

• Broadband internet connection.
• Browser – we recommend Chrome or Safari for Tablet or Apple Mac; and Firefox or Internet Explorer for PC hardware.
• Operating System – PC (Windows 7 or later), Mac or Android.

Accreditation

• You may optionally take exams to receive CISSP certification.
  
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