CISSP-Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Course details

The following subjects will be taught during the CISSP Certification:
Security and Risk Management:
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Concepts
Security Governance Principles
Compliance
Legal and Regulatory Issues
Professional Ethics
Security Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines
Asset Security:
Information and Asset Classification
Ownership
Protect Privacy
Appropriate Retention
Data Security Controls
Handling Requirements
Security Architecture and Engineering:
Engineering Processes using Secure Design Principles
Security Models Fundamental Concepts
Security Evaluation Models
Security Capabilities of Information Systems
Security Architectures, Designs, and Solution Elements Vulnerabilities
Web-based Systems Vulnerabilities
Mobile Systems Vulnerabilities
Embedded Devices and Cyber-Physical Systems Vulnerabilities
Cryptography
Site and Facility Design Secure Principles
Physical Security
Communication and Network Security:
Secure Network Architecture Design
Secure Network Components
Secure Communication Channels
Network Attacks
Identity and Access Management (IAM):
Physical and Logical Assets Control
Identification and Authentication of People and Devices
Identity as a Service
Third-party Identity Services
Access Control Attacks
Identity and Access Provisioning Lifecycle
Security Assessment and Testing:
Assessment and Test Strategies
Security Process Data
Security Control Testing
Test Outputs
Security Architectures Vulnerabilities
Security Operations:
Investigations Support and Requirements
Logging and Monitoring Activities
Provisioning of Resources
Foundational Security Operations Concepts
Resource Protection Techniques
Incident Management
Preventative Measures
Patch and Vulnerability Management
Change Management Processes
Recovery Strategies
Disaster Recovery Processes and Plans
Business Continuity Planning and Exercises
Physical Security
Personnel Safety Concerns
Software Development Security:
Security in the Software Development Lifecycle
Development Environment Security Controls
Software Security Effectiveness
Acquired Software Security Impact Updated on 13 December, 2023