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CISSP Certification

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification is a vendor neutral certification governed by the nonprofit International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. The CISSP is viewed as the standard for information security professions in government and industry.

What is CISSP certification?
Achieving CISSP – the world’s global security certification standard – proves high proficiency in and deep understanding of security concepts, principles and methodologies. The certification exam is offered through (ISC)2, the world’s leading international security certification organization.

Why is CISSP certification important?
Many companies are beginning to require Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification for their technical, mid-management and senior management IT positions.

How do I prepare for the CISSP exam?
CISSP candidates are expected to know the concepts, skills and technologies embodied in each of ten security domains of Common Body Knowledge (CBK) established by (ISC)2. To take the exam you must have a minimum of four years of direct full-time security professional work experience in one or more of the ten security domains, or three years of direct full-time security professional work experience in one or more of the ten domains. A master’s degree in information security from a National Center of Excellence can substitute for one year of the four-year requirement.

Below are the ten security domains that will be covered to prepare students for the CISSP exam:

  1. Security Management Practices
  2. Access Control Systems and Methodology
  3. Cryptography
  4. Physical Security
  5. Enterprise Security Architecture
  6. Law, Investigation, and ethics
  7. Telecommunications and Network Security
  8. Business Continuity Planning
  9. Applications and Systems Development
  10. Operations Security

What course do I need?
This 15-week continuing education program is held two evenings a week for 15 weeks at Arundel Mills. For course schedule and additional information click on the course number below.

NTW-521 - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Explore all areas of the security Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). Learn all ten security domains essential for the protection of information systems and corporate and national infrastructures. Textbook available at College Store. $1,250 for Anne Arundel County residents.
Prerequisite: Significant IT security experience and prior certification such as CCNA, CCNP, MCSE or SCNP are recommended.

Last Updated: May 11 2009 3:10PM