🛡️ What is CISSP?

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is a globally recognized certification in cybersecurity and information security management. It’s designed for professionals who design, implement, and manage high-level security programs to protect organizations from threats.

🎯 Course Purpose

The CISSP course helps learners:

  • Understand key security principles and frameworks

  • Design and manage secure business environments

  • Protect data, networks, and systems from cyber threats

  • Prepare for the CISSP certification exam by (ISC)²


📘 What You Learn in the CISSP Course

CISSP covers 8 domains from the (ISC)² Common Body of Knowledge (CBK):

DomainFocus
1. Security & Risk ManagementGovernance, compliance, policies, and risk
2. Asset SecurityData protection, classification, and handling
3. Security Architecture & EngineeringSecure design principles, cryptography
4. Communication & Network SecuritySecure network design, protocols
5. Identity & Access Management (IAM)Authentication, authorization, identity controls
6. Security Assessment & TestingAudits, testing, vulnerability assessments
7. Security OperationsIncident response, disaster recovery
8. Software Development SecuritySecure coding practices, SDLC security

🧪 Practical Skills You Gain

  • Identify and mitigate security risks

  • Define and enforce access control policies

  • Perform threat modeling and penetration testing

  • Develop incident response and business continuity plans

  • Secure applications, networks, and cloud systems


🧾 Who Should Take the CISSP Course?

  • Security Analysts / Engineers

  • IT Managers / CIOs / CTOs

  • Security Consultants

  • Network Architects

  • Professionals aiming for leadership roles in cybersecurity


✅ Course Outcomes

After completing the course, you’ll be able to:

  • Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive security program

  • Apply security principles across various IT domains

  • Meet regulatory and compliance standards

  • Be fully prepared to pass the CISSP exam


🧰 Tools & Concepts Covered

  • Risk Management Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)

  • IAM Tools like Okta, Azure AD

  • SIEM Tools – Splunk, QRadar

  • Encryption standards, firewalls, IDS/IPS

  • Security Policy Documentation & Audits


📜 Certification Info

AttributeDetails
Issued By(ISC)² (International Information System Security Certification Consortium)
Exam Duration4 hours
No. of Questions125 adaptive questions
Passing Score700/1000
Experience Needed5 years in 2 or more domains (or 4 years + a degree/certification waiver)

💼 Job Roles After CISSP

  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

  • Security Consultant

  • IT Security Manager

  • Penetration Tester

  • Security Systems Architect