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Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISSP
Level: N/A
Category: Security

With your completion of the prerequisites and necessary years of experience, you are firmly grounded in the knowledge requirements of today’s security professional. This course will expand upon your knowledge by addressing the essential elements of the 10 domains that comprise a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)® for information systems security professionals. The course offers a job-related approach to the security process, while providing the basic skills required to prepare for CISSP certification. You will control access to data and information systems using common access control best practices. You will discover how networks are designed for security, and the components, protocols, and services that allow telecommunications to occur in a secure manner. Next, you will learn about the principles of security management and how to manage risk as part of a comprehensive information security management program. You will explore applications and systems development security controls. Then, you will learn how to perform cryptography and how to secure system architecture. You will examine operations security and the appropriate controls and best practices to use to keep operations secure. You will learn how to perform business continuity planning and apply physical security to protect organizational assets and resources. Finally, you will explore law, investigations, and ethics with respect to information systems security and computer forensics. Fee: $2499
 
Course Prerequisites:
Students should have certifications in A+, Network+, or Security+, or possess equivalent professional experience
 
Course Duration: (40) Hours
 
Lesson 1: Controlling Access to Information Systems
 Control Data Access
 Control System Access
 Determine an Access Control Administration Method
 Perform a Penetration Test
Lesson 2: Networking Systems and Telecommunication
 Design Data Networks
 Provide Remote Access to a Data Network
 Secure a Data Network
 Manage a Data Network
Lesson 3: Defining Security Management
 Determine Security Management Goals
 Classify Information
 Develop a Security Program
 Manage Risk
Lesson 4: Creating Applications Security
 Perform Software Configuration Management
 Implement Software Controls
 Secure Database Systems
Lesson 5: Performing Cryptography
 Apply a Basic Cipher
 Select a Symmetric Key Cryptography Method
 Select an Asymmetric Key Cryptography Method
 Determine Email Security
 Determine Internet Security
Lesson 6: Securing System Architecture
 Evaluate Security Models
 Choose a Security Mode
 Provide System Assurance
Lesson 7:  Executing Operations Security
 Control Operations Security
 Audit and Monitor Systems
 Handle Threats and Violations
Lesson 8: Performing Business Continuity Planning
 Sustain Business Processes
 Perform Business Impact Analysis
 Define Disaster Recovery Strategies
 Test the Disaster Recovery Plan
Lesson 9: Applying Physical Security
 Control Physical Access
 Monitor Physical Access
 Establish Physical Security Methods
 Design Secure Facilities
Lesson 10: Applying Law, Investigations, and Ethics
 Interpret Computer Crime Laws and Regulations
 Apply the Evidence Life Cycle
 Perform an Investigation
 Identify Codes of Conduct
 
This outline is subject to change and is used as a reference only.
 
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