🛡️ 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):
| Domain | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1. Security & Risk Management | Governance, compliance, policies, and risk |
| 2. Asset Security | Data protection, classification, and handling |
| 3. Security Architecture & Engineering | Secure design principles, cryptography |
| 4. Communication & Network Security | Secure network design, protocols |
| 5. Identity & Access Management (IAM) | Authentication, authorization, identity controls |
| 6. Security Assessment & Testing | Audits, testing, vulnerability assessments |
| 7. Security Operations | Incident response, disaster recovery |
| 8. Software Development Security | Secure 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
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Issued By | (ISC)² (International Information System Security Certification Consortium) |
| Exam Duration | 4 hours |
| No. of Questions | 125 adaptive questions |
| Passing Score | 700/1000 |
| Experience Needed | 5 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