Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

For people working in information security, CISSP is the most highly recognised certification. It’s designed for people who create policies and procedures and have at least 5 years’ experience. This qualification covers the entire information security landscape and the technologies involved.

Complete the learning needed for the CISSP exam with the National Skills Academy for IT. We’re a not-for-profit organisation set up by employers to give you the skills you need. With our subscription service you can access online training to prepare for the CISSP certification. You’ll also be supported by expert mentors, 24/7. Learn at a pace that suits you, wherever and whenever you like.

But, that’s not all you get. Along with CISSP training, there are 1,100 online courses, a library of eBooks, tools and templates and exclusive articles and industry insights.

 

CISSP online training

Online courses

There are 10 learning sessions that support the CISSP exam and there’s an online course for each of them included in subscription.  All of these courses guide you through the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) recommended by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC²) for its Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

The CISSP exam isn’t open to everyone. To check whether you meet the requirements, and to book your exam, visit the ISC² website.  

Access Control

This course focuses on the need for access control mechanisms to secure an organization's network and minimize its vulnerability to attacks or intrusion. It covers various access control models, techniques, mechanisms, and methodologies.

CISSP Domain - Access Control

Application Development Security

This course discusses methods to increase the security of application development and thwart attacker attempts to manipulate code. It also covers application and database development models and how choosing the right model supports security.

CISSP Domain - Application Development Security

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

This course discusses the processes that are used to create a business continuity and disaster recovery plan and strategies for critical resource recovery.

CISSP Domain - Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

Cryptography

This course covers the invention of cryptography, the use of algorithms and ciphers, and the secure mechanisms used for message authentication and certificate authority.

CISSP Domain - Cryptography

Information Security Governance and Risk Management

This course examines the frameworks and planning structures used to make sure that information assets are protected within an organization. This course also examines the governance, organizational structures and cultures, and the awareness training that should be imparted to employees at all levels.

CISSP Domain - Information Security Governance and Risk Management

Legal, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance

This course brings together different aspects of computer crime, such as types of crime, laws to deal with crimes, and the ethics that must be used when investigating crime.

CISSP Domain - Legal, Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance

Operations Security

This course delves into the mechanisms used to track security threats, resource protection, and securing the enterprise environment.

CISSP Domain - Operations Security

Physical and Environment Security

This course focuses on the need for, and implementation of physical security and how it is used as an all encompassing backbone for enterprise security.

CISSP Domain - Physical and Environment Security

Security Architecture and Design

This course examines hardware and software systems, memory storage types, security models, and security controls.

CISSP Domain - Security Architecture and Design

Telecommunications and Network Security

This course discusses the transport mechanisms, structures, and security measures used to ensure availability, confidentiality, integrity, and authentication over both public and private networks.

CISSP Domain - Telecommunications and Network Security

Mentoring

Mentoring Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

SkillSoft Mentors are available to help students with their studies for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. You can reach them by entering a Mentored Chat Room or by using the Email My Mentor service.

 

eBooks

Filled with hundreds of realistic practice exam questions based on the latest CISSP exam, this guide includes in-depth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answers for every question.

This definitive volume covers all 10 CISSP exam domains.

Aligned to cover all of the material included in the exam, complete with special attention to recent updates, this book describes the 10 domains concisely and includes guidance to help you pass the exam.

Filled with study material and practice questions, this guide helps you prepare for the CISSP exam.

An official CISSP resource for executives andr managers.

TestPrep

Make sure that you’re ready to take your CISSP exam by taking this TestPrep.

 

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 If you want to book an exam, please go to ISC² .