Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

CISSP is an elite qualification that proves to your employer and colleagues that you have a solid foundation for digital security. The skills acquired in this course are essential for anyone who needs to design, design and implement workplace information security systems. CISSP objectively measures the skills of the candidates. That is why certification among IT security experts is so high.

CISSP is recognized worldwide. Regardless of where your career takes you, stand out from other candidates with similar experience levels who are not CISSP certified.

Requirements: You must have at least five years of paid experience in a full-time job in an area related to the subject of the CISSP exam. You must also know at least two of the eight areas of the learning material or a shared knowledge base (CBK). Candidates without the required work experience can meet the requirements with one year of work experience and a four-year university degree or a qualification approved by the CISSP prerequisite path. Another option for those who do not have the relevant work experience is to take the exam and receive an Associate of (ISC) 2 nomination. The candidates then have six years to gain the professional experience required for CISSP.

Exam: The CISSP exam consists of 250 innovative multiple questions and advanced questions and lasts six hours. 700 out of 1000 points or 70% are the points.

Exam fee: $ 599 for the Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions. It is managed by Pearson VUE. A price overview for 2017 can be downloaded here.

Teaching materials: (ISC) ² learning materials can be found here. The Infosec CISSP Boot Camp is also a good source for exam preparation for those looking for more structure in the preparation process.

Benefits of achieving CISSP

CISSP is a widely recognized certification that can improve your career and increase your income. It is one of the most sought-after information security certifications: anyone who wants to advance their careers should complete this certification.

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