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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.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) has emerged as the key certification for security professionals in government and industry. Corporations are demanding certified, experienced information security professionals for to protect their information and assets.

Achieving CISSP – the world’s global security certification standard – proves high proficiency in and deep understanding of security concepts, principles and methodologies.

Certificate code: CE.INFOSYS.SEC-EXAM

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What is the job outlook?
Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to increase by 17 percent through 2018, which is faster than the average for all occupations. New applications of technology in the workplace will continue to drive demand for wokers, fueling the need for more managers. The average annual salary for computer and information systems managers is $112,210.

What is the training?
Prepare for the CISSP exam with one,15-week course held two evenings a week at Arundel Mills. Explore the concepts, skills and technologies embodied in each of ten security domains of Common Body Knowledge (CBK). Learn all ten security domains essential for the protection of information systems and corporate and national infrastructures. 

  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

Total Hours: 60

What courses will I take? 
NTW-521 - Certified Information Systems Security Professional 

What credentials can I earn?

Upon successful completion students will earn an AACC continuing education certificate and will be prepared to take Certified Information Security Systems Professional exam. To receive the certificate students complete and submit the form to our office. The form and instructions can be found at www.aacc.edu/coned/certificates.

What will it cost?
$1,605 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees.

What are the requirements?
Significant IT security experience and prior certification such as CCNA, CCNP, MCSE or SCNP are recommended. (ICS)requires exam candidates to have a minimum of five years of relevant work experience in two or more of the ten security domains, four years of work experience with an applicable college degree, or a credential from the (ISC)2-approved list.

How do I enroll?
Register online, in person, by fax, mail or touch-tone phone. Use certificate code CE.. Visit www.aacc.edu/noncredit for details.

Related Studies
Visit www.aacc.edu/it for more information about IT certifications, continuing education and noncredit computer technology courses.

Questions?
For more information contact Vanessa Neal at 410-777-2995 or technologytraining@aacc.edu.