Course description

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) course is a perfect companion to preparing for the CISSP Exam. It focuses specifically on the objectives for the CISSP exam introduces by ISC2 in May 2021. The course will review asset retention, secure provisioning, crypto attacks, machine learning tools, threat hunting, risk-based access control, zero trust, SAML, SOAR, CASB, securing microservices, containers, managed services, and many other topics, while helping you identify areas of weakness and improving your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

The goal of this course is to provide you with all the tools you need to prepare for the CISSP Exam — including preparation hints, test-taking tips, time-saving strategies, self-assessment questions, and practice exams — to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

What will I learn?

  • Understand security and risk management
  • Classify information and assets
  • Review security architecture and engineering for vulnerabilities and design flaws
  • Improve communication and network security architectures, components, and channels
  • Strengthen identity and access management (IAM) controls, services, and provisioning
  • Enhance security assessment and testing designs to collect and process data to support audits
  • Manage security operations

Requirements

  • Laptop or Desktop
  • Internet
  • 1-2 years professional experience with IT security
  • Experience working with IT security
  • Fluency in security procedures such as business continuity planning, disaster planning, and risk assessment

Frequently Asked Question

A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) offered by ISC2 is a certification for information technology (IT) security professionals. The certification displays your competency in securing an organization's data and ensuring it keeps hackers away from sensitive data.

Cybersecurity is NOT an entry level field. It is a specialty. Get your CISSP when your job description (for the job you want to keep or get) requires it. Or when you get tired of explaining to customers or other stakeholders why you don't have it

CISSP and a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity are similar in several ways: Recognized Credentials: Both are recognized and respected credentials in the cybersecurity industry and can enhance career prospects. CISSP is a professional certification, while a Master's Degree is an academic qualification.

$749 The CISSP certification exam costs $749, and certified individuals must pay a $125 annual fee. The average base salary for someone with a CISSP certificate is $127,000 — about $50 an hour. Jobs in information security are projected to grow 32% from 2022 to 2023 — much faster than all other occupations (3%).

Does CISSP help me get a job? In a competitive job market, demonstrating these skills sets you apart from others applying for the same positions because they show you have a comprehensive understanding of how to design security systems and manage a cybersecurity program. For this reason, many jobs require CISSP.

CISSP doesn't require advanced coding or mathematical skills. While you should understand basic security-related algorithms and cryptographic concepts, the focus is on security management rather than implementation.

You'll need to score 700 out of 1000 points (70%) to pass the CISSP exam​

Watt Fiedin Adams

I am a Ghanaian businessman living in Accra. I am married to Hannah Watt Fiedin (Mrs.) and father to Godstime Watt Fiedin. I am very passionate about Entrepreneurship and aim at creating jobs for the youth. I like teaching and creating teaching contents for others to use. Jesus is my Mentor and Inspiration.

I am a Ghanaian/American businessman living in Accra and father to Godstime Watt Fiedin.I am very passionate about Entrepreneurship and aim at creating jobs for the youth.I like teaching and creating teaching contents for others to use.Jesus is my Mentor and Inspiration. - 18 years of teaching experience in French Language.- 3 years in Economic Business- 3 years Certified Interpreter/Translator, World Vision International, Ghana, West Africa Region & Global Center- 2 years Certified Translator, HIPPO Transport Ltd.- 3 years of French/English book Authorship.- 1 year as President of the Online Linguistics Trainers Association, Ghana.- 3 years as Chief Executive Officer, WATT Group of Companies- Director, WATT E-School of Languages- President, Online Linguistics Trainers Association, Ghana- President, WATT Xpress Ltd.- Co-founder, Gallery Products Ghana Ltd.- CEO, WATT Publications Ltd.- Interpreter, Lausanne Movement- Co-founder, WATT E-School- C. E. O. / Founder - WATT Professional Studies LLC- Test Administrator (PSI & Pearson VUE)

GH₵7000

GH₵7500

Lectures

9

Skill level

Advanced

Expiry period

6 Months

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