Interested in becoming an information security leader? 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.

CISSP has emerged as the key certification for security professionals in government and industry. Corporations are demanding certified, experienced information security professionals 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.

This course is not scheduled this term. Contact us at TechnologyTraining@aacc.edu for information on future availability.

Training

Prepare for the CISSP exam at Anne Arundel Community College. Explore the concepts, skills and technologies embodied in each of the security domains of the Common Body Knowledge (CBK). Learn the eight new domains essential for the protection of information systems and corporate and national infrastructures as follows:

• Security and Risk Management
• Asset Security
• Security Engineering
• Communication and Network Security
• Identity and Access Management
• Security Assessment and Testing
• Security Operations
• Software Development Security

Total Hours: 48

Courses

NTW-578 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Exam Prep

This course is not scheduled this term. Contact us at TechnologyTraining@aacc.edu for information on future availability.

Cost

$1,716 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees.

Requirements

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

Credentials

Upon successful completion, you will earn an AACC continuing education certificate and will be prepared to take the Certified Information Security Systems Professional exam. To receive the certificate, submit a Student Application for a Continuing Education Certificate to the Technology Training office. Use certificate code CE.INFOSYS.SEC-EXAM.

How to Register

Continuing education students don't need to apply for admission to AACC. Just check out our course search and choose a program or course that interests you, register and make your payment. Winter and spring term registration is now open. Registration for summer 2026 opens April 14!

Learn more about registering for continuing education courses.

If you have previously taken classes at AACC, you will need to log in using your AACC account. New students will be able to create a temporary account in the checkout process.

If you would like help, email the Instructional Support Center or call 410-777-2325.

MyAACC Email

Upon registering for your course, regularly check your MyAACC account and AACC email for class and general updates from the college. Due to FERPA regulations, all official college communications must be sent to your AACC student email. This includes class cancellation and waitlist notifications. For assistance accessing MyAACC, visit our email instructional page or contact the Technical Service Desk. For Spanish translation, visit our translated webpage.

Job Outlook

Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to increase by 9 percent in Maryland through 2027. New applications of technology in the workplace will continue to drive demand for workers, fueling the need for more managers. The median annual salary for computer and information systems managers is approximately $145,000. Some of the occupations held by CISSPs include security consultant, security manager, IT director or manager, security auditor, security architect, security analyst, security systems engineer, chief information security officer, director of security and network architect.

Source: Emsi 2018.4