CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Almost every organization needs security professionals. The system may be subject to any software or network attacks. Therefore, in order to save confidential data, we need to take some security measures. The CISSP Certified Information System Security Professional Course of TheHubOfKnowledge Trainings aims to provide in-depth knowledge and skills to design, organize, and manage IT security procedures.

The CISSP-certified information system security professional course aims to provide complete knowledge and skills for designing, organizing and managing IT security plans. With the help of training, delegates will be able to define the organization's security architecture, design and management. Delegates will learn about components, principles and system safety technology. 

CISSP exam To obtain CISSP certification, representatives need to pass the CISSP exam. The exam content includes:

• Multiple Choice Questions
• Duration: 3 hours
• No. of Questions: 100-150
• Pass Percentage: 70%
• Type of Exam: Computer-based

Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

• Confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad)

• Security governance principles

• Compliance: laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)

• Legal systems: civil, common, religious, and customary

• Professional ethics (ISC² Code of Ethics, (ISC)² policies)

• Security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines

• Risk management concepts: assessment, analysis, and mitigation

• Threat modeling and risk frameworks

• Business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR)

• Security awareness and training

Domain 2: Asset Security

• Data classification and ownership

• Data lifecycle and retention

• Data handling requirements and destruction

• Privacy protection (PII, PHI)

• Asset management and inventory

• Protecting data at rest, in motion, and in use

• Media security and disposal

Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering

• Security models and principles (e.g., Bell-LaPadula, Biba)

• Secure system design concepts

• System and component vulnerabilities

• Security capabilities of information systems

• Cryptographic concepts and methods

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

• Security of hardware, firmware, and software

• Security evaluation models (e.g., TCSEC, Common Criteria)

• Vulnerability mitigation techniques

• Trusted computing base (TCB), TPM, and secure boot

Domain 4: Communication and Network Security

• Network architecture and design

• OSI and TCP/IP models

• Network components (routers, switches, firewalls)

• Secure network protocols (SSL/TLS, IPsec, SSH, etc.)

• Wireless security and VPNs

• Network attacks and countermeasures (DoS, MITM, etc.)

• Secure communication channels and devices

Domain 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Identity and access control concepts

• Authentication methods (MFA, biometrics, etc.)

• Access control models: DAC, MAC, RBAC, ABAC

• Identity federation and SSO

• Access provisioning and lifecycle management

• Authorization mechanisms and directory services

• IAM best practices and standards

Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing

• Assessment and audit strategies

• Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing

• Security audits and logging

• Security testing and validation processes

• Risk assessment methodologies

• Security metrics and reporting

• Internal and third-party audits

Domain 7: Security Operations

• Operational procedures and protection mechanisms

• Change management and patch management

• Incident response planning and execution

• Business continuity and disaster recovery operations

• Log management and monitoring

• Investigation techniques and digital forensics

• Resource protection and physical security

• Security event management (SIEM, SOC)

Domain 8: Software Development Security

• Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and models

• Secure coding principles and practices (OWASP, SAST/DAST)

• Security in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

• Software vulnerabilities and threats (buffer overflow, SQL injection)

• Security controls in development environments

• Secure coding standards and guidelines

• Software configuration and version control

• Security testing and code review

CISSP Exam Preparation

• CISSP exam format, domains weightage, and scoring

• Exam strategy and question analysis techniques

• Practice exam simulations

• Domain-by-domain quiz reviews

• Time management and exam day tips