CISSP Exam Prep Course

Course Description

The CISSP® Exam Prep Course prepares test-takers for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam, as administered by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. The CISSP® certification is recognized worldwide and adheres to the strict standards of ISO/IEC 17024. As security breaches outpace the available pool of security experts, the need for information security professionals with proper certifications will continue to grow. Among other titles, obtaining the CISSP® certification prepares one for a position as a Security Analyst, Chief Information Security Officer, or as a Security Architect.

This course contains two 120-question practice exams, which cover The International Information System Security Certification Consortium's eight domains:

Asset Security
Communications and Network Security
Identity and Access Management
Security and Risk Management
Security Assessment and Testing
Security Engineering
Security Operations
Software Development Security
 
Learning Outcomes
Discuss the foundational concepts of information security, such as the CIA triad
Know the different information security frameworks
Explain information security training and education
Discuss the information life cycle
Explain how information and data are classified
Learn about data and information privacy
Understand system and computer architecture
Explain and compare symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
Learn about physical security risks and mitigation
Compare different types of networks
Contrast the OSI model with the TCP/IP Model
Identify and differentiate among network, routing, and data link protocols
Describe the functions of common networking devices and how wireless networks work
Evaluate different identification methods and technologies
Assess and test various security controls
Describe business continuity and disaster recovery plans
Understand the role of security operations
Identify trusted recovery techniques
Relate the steps required in effective incident management
Discuss the role of auditing, monitoring, and detection in information security
Learn the steps of a digital forensics investigation
Explain the software development life cycle
Discuss the role of databases in information security
Recognize several software-based and network attacks
 
Key Features
  Expert-supported
  Guaranteed exam passing
  Over 300 practice questions
  Mobile-friendly
  Accessible
  Badge and credit-awarding
  Games & Flashcards
  Video content
  Real-world case studies
  Audio-enabled in app
 
Refund Policy
You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

 
Notes
Estimated time to complete: 40 hours

Students interested in taking the CISSP® exam should visit the ISC2 website for exam requirements

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

The cost of this course does not include CISSP® exam registration fees or any supplemental material one might use or need to prepare for the CISSP® exam.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Project Management Institute, PMI, the Registered Education Provider logo, Project Management Professional, PMP, Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI-ACP, PMI Risk Management Professional, PMI-RMP, the PMI Talent Triangle, and the PMI Talent Triangle logo are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Information in this course has been taken from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) — Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017.

The following list outlines the PDUs you will earn for completing this course, based on the certification you have.

PMP®/PgMP®
Technical: 23.5
Leadership: 5
Strategic/Business: 11.5
TOTAL: 40
PMI-RMP®
Technical: 23.5
Leadership: 5
Strategic/Business: 11.5
TOTAL: 40
PMI-SP®
Technical: 0
Leadership: 5
Strategic/Business: 11.5
TOTAL: 16.5
PMI-ACP®
Technical: 23.5
Leadership: 5
Strategic/Business: 11.5
TOTAL: 40
PfMP®
Technical: 0
Leadership: 5
Strategic/Business: 11.5
TOTAL: 16.5
PMI-PBA®
Technical: 0
Leadership: 5
Strategic/Business: 11.5
TOTAL: 16.5