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Chapter 1: Becoming a CISSP. Computer and information security and CISSP The CISSP Certification The Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). Computer and information security and CISSP. Computer and information security is a hot issue in the security and technology fields
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Chapter 1: Becoming a CISSP • Computer and information security and CISSP • The CISSP Certification • The Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)
Computer and information security and CISSP • Computer and information securityis a hot issue • in the security and technology fields • in every organization, government agency, and military • The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam covers ten domains • The CISSP certification identifies you as a security professional who has successfully met a predefined standard of knowledge and experience that is well understood and respected throughout the industry at large. • www.isc2.org
The CISSP Certification • CISSP exam • One of the following professional experience requirements: • At least three years of experience in one (or more) of the ten domains and a college degree • Four years of professional experience in one (or more) of the domains within the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) • Two years of experience plus a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in information security from a National Center of Excellence • Associate of CISSP • For candidates who do not meet professional experience requirements
The CISSP Certification Why CISSP Certification ? • The CISSP certification helps companies identify individuals who have the ability, knowledge, and experience to implement solid security practices, perform risk analysis, identify necessary countermeasures, and help the organization as a whole protect its facility, network, systems, and information. • The CISSP certification also provides security professionals with the credential that represents the skill set they want to offer to employers.
The Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) • CISSP exam covers the ten domains that make up the CISSP CBK