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CNIT 125

CNIT 125. Information Security Professional (CISSP Preparation) Last revised 8-18-14 9:44 am. Goals of This Class. Review security terms and concepts as preparation for the CISSP exam Apply those concepts in group research projects Perform security-related hands-on projects.

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CNIT 125

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  1. CNIT 125 Information Security Professional (CISSP Preparation) Last revised 8-18-14 9:44 am

  2. Goals of This Class • Review security terms and concepts as preparation for the CISSP exam • Apply those concepts in group research projects • Perform security-related hands-on projects

  3. What to Expect From CNIT 125 • Experience handling responsibility and secrecy • Real-world ethical problems and resolutions • Social skills development • Preparation for (ISC)^2 Certification

  4. Certifications

  5. CertifiedInformation Systems Security Professional (CISSP) • The first and primary certification in information security (Link CISSP 1)

  6. Benefits of CISSP Certification • CISSP was the third highest salaried certification in 2009 (Link CISSP 3) • Required for government information assurance employees (Link CISSP 4) • CISSP certification is not only an objective measure of excellence, but a globallyrecognized standard of achievement (Link CISSP 2)

  7. Requirements for CISSP Certification • Five years of experience in information security • The exam costs $550 • There are 250 multiple-choice questions • Exam duration: six hours • Subscribe to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics

  8. Associate of (ISC)^2 Certification • No experience required (link CISSP 7) • Shows that you passed the exam, and that you are serious about a career in Information Security • Subscribe to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics

  9. SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner • Only one year of experience required (link CISSP 8) • Test is 90 minutes long, 50-70 questions • Exam fee: $250 (link CISSP 9)

  10. Code of Ethics

  11. Code of Ethics Canons • Protect society, the commonwealth, and the infrastructure. • Act honorably, honestly, justly, responsibly, and legally. • Provide diligent and competent service to principals. • Advance and protect the profession. • See link CISSP 6

  12. Class Structure

  13. Dates to Know • Sep 10: Class meets at 6:10 • Groups finalized, first assignments given • First quiz (Ch 4) • Sep 17: First Manager’s Meeting at 6:10 • Regular class starts at 6:30 from now on, with exceptions as shown on samsclass.info • First group assignment due

  14. Class Meeting Times (Starting Sep 15) • Managers need to show up at 6:10 • Manager’s Meeting 6:10 – 6:25 • Normal class starts at 6:30 • Quiz and lecture • Ends by 8:30 at the latest • Group Meetings 8:30 – 9:00

  15. I am Available • Questions and problems should be handled by Managers • But if that isn’t working, for any reason, every student can always talk directly to me • Catch me before or after class, or email me sbowne@ccsf.edu

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