Course Outline
Security and Risk Management
- Core principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)
- Security governance, policy frameworks, and standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
- Risk analysis, evaluation methodologies, and mitigation strategies
- Business impact assessment, security awareness programs, and staff training
- Legal obligations, regulatory compliance, and privacy considerations (GDPR, HIPAA, local legislation)
Asset Security
- Information classification, ownership structures, and protective measures
- Data management practices (retention, deletion, backup, and transfer protocols)
- Privacy safeguards and data lifecycle management
- Secure utilization of assets and media control mechanisms
Security Engineering
- Principles of secure system and architecture design
- Cryptographic techniques: symmetric, asymmetric, hashing, PKI, and key management
- Physical security requirements and hardware security modules (HSMs)
- Secure virtualization, cloud-native security models, and secure API implementation
Communications and Network Security
- Network models, protocols, and secure communication standards (TLS, VPN, IPSec)
- Perimeter security, network segmentation, firewalls, and IDS/IPS systems
- Wireless security, remote access controls, and zero-trust network architectures
- Designing secure network infrastructures for cloud and hybrid environments
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Access control mechanisms: identification, authentication, authorization, and accountability
- Identity providers, federation, SSO, and cloud-based access federation
- Privileged access management (PAM) and role-based access control (RBAC)
- Identity lifecycle management: provisioning, deprovisioning, and entitlement reviews
Security Assessment and Testing
- Testing security controls: SAST, DAST, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning
- Audit strategies and compliance review frameworks
- Log management, security monitoring, and continuous assessment processes
- Red teaming, blue teaming, and adversary simulation methods
Security Operations
- Incident response planning, execution, and digital forensics
- Security Operations Center (SOC) design, monitoring, and threat intelligence integration
- Patching strategies, vulnerability management, and configuration controls
- Business continuity, disaster recovery, and organizational resilience planning
Software Development Security
- Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices
- Common vulnerabilities (extending beyond OWASP Top 10) and mitigation patterns
- Code review processes, static/dynamic analysis, and secure coding frameworks
- Supply chain security risks, dependency management, and runtime protection
Exam Strategy, Practice and Wrap-Up
- CISSP exam structure, question analysis strategies, and time management techniques
- Mock exams and domain-specific quiz sessions
- Gap analysis and personalized study plan development
- Curated resources, professional communities, and continuous learning pathways
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of cumulative, compensated work experience in at least two of the (ISC)² CISSP domains, or equivalent relevant experience
- Core understanding of information security principles, network infrastructure, and software systems
- Basic proficiency in risk management, cryptographic concepts, and IT operational workflows
Target Audience
- Information security specialists preparing for the CISSP examination
- Security architects, security managers, and industry consultants
- IT executives, internal auditors, and governance professionals
Testimonials (7)
Being approachable and pushing us into interaction
Daniel - EY GLOBAL SERVICES (POLAND) SP Z O O
Course - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
the topic was interesting itself and we had opportunity to discuss it with different perspectives.
Marcin - EY GLOBAL SERVICES (POLAND) SP Z O O
Course - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
trainer competence
Evghenii - Arctic Stream
Course - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Good material organization and understandable instructor's English.
Ion Temciuc - Arctic Stream
Course - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Good material organization and understandable instructor's English.
Hanny - Arctic Stream
Course - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
His knowledge, the way he explains and his kindness
Marcelo Martinez - EY GLOBAL SERVICES (POLAND) SP Z O O
Course - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
I liked mix of theory and practical case example. Very good overview of each topic then going through slides.
