Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is an independent information security certification granted by the International Information System.

J Kenneth (Ken) Magee is president and owner of Data Security Consultation and Training, LLC, which specializes in data security auditing and information security training. He has over 40 years of IT experience in both private industry and the public sector with the last 21 devoted to IT security and Risk Management.

Ken holds degrees from Robert Morris University and Fairleigh Dickinson University. He holds 30 certifications including: CTT+, CEH, CPT, SSCP, CISSP-ISSMP, CAP, CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 PA, GIAC-GWAPT/GSEC/GSNA, CIA-CGAP, Security+, and CDP. He is a Senior Instructor with the InfoSec Institute. Tshidi Khobane, Good morning. Depending upon your background in information security, you might want to consider some of the following reading material.

The first book that you need to read is the Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, Second Edition ((ISC)2 Press) by Harold F. Tipton (Hardcover – December 22, 2009). In addition to that there are several books entitled “Information Security Management Handbook” Sixth Edition, also by Harold F. Badoo For Laptop. Make sure you start with Volume One which is ISBN-13: 951.

Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition Full Version there. Then time and money permitting you can continue reading the series by purchased Volume 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6. Reading this material will give you a solid understanding of Information Security and the 10 domains. I would also recommend that you speak with InfoSec Institute regarding attending the CISSP Boot Camp once you feel comfortable with the material and want to pursue certification as a CISSP. InfoSec Institute can be contacted by phone at 011-866-471-0059, by fax at 011-708-689-0181. If you have any other questions please feel free to post the questions here and we will get you an answer.

Kind regards, J Kenneth Magee.

CISSP logo Certified Information Systems Security Professional ( CISSP) is an independent granted by the, also known as (ISC)². As of 1 January 2018, there are 122,289 (ISC)² members holding the CISSP certification worldwide, in 166 countries with the United States holding the highest member count at 79,617 members. In June 2004, the CISSP designation was accredited under the. It is also formally approved by the (DoD) in both their Information Assurance Technical (IAT) and Managerial (IAM) categories for their certification requirement.

The CISSP has been adopted as a baseline for the U.S. 's ISSEP program.

CISSP is a globally recognized certification in the field of IT security. Contents • • • • • • • • History [ ] In the mid-1980s, a need arose for a standardized, vendor-neutral certification program that provided structure and demonstrated competence. In November 1988, the Special Interest Group for Computer Security (SIG-CS), a member of the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA), brought together several organizations interested in this goal. The or '(ISC)²' formed in mid-1989 as a non-profit organization. By 1990, the first working committee to establish a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) had been formed. The first version of the CBK was finalized by 1992, and the CISSP credential was launched by 1994. Certification subject matter [ ] The CISSP curriculum covers subject matter in a variety of topics.

The CISSP examination is based on what (ISC)² terms the Common Body of Knowledge (or CBK). According to (ISC)², 'the CISSP CBK is a – a collection of topics relevant to information security professionals around the world. The CISSP CBK establishes a common framework of information security terms and principles that allow information security professionals worldwide to discuss, debate and resolve matters pertaining to the profession with a common understanding.' From 2015, the CISSP curriculum is divided into eight domains: • Security and Risk Management • Asset Security • Security Engineering • Communications and Network Security • Identity and Access Management • Security Assessment and Testing • Security Operations • Software Development Security Before 2015, it covered ten similar domains. Requirements [ ] • Possess a minimum of five years of direct full-time security work experience in two or more of the (ISC)² information security domains (CBK). One year may be waived for having either a four-year college degree, a master's degree in Information Security, or for possessing one of a number of other certifications.

A candidate without the five years of experience may earn the Associate of (ISC)² designation by passing the required CISSP examination, valid for a maximum of six years. During those six years a candidate will need to obtain the required experience and submit the required endorsement form for certification as a CISSP. Upon completion of the professional experience requirements the certification will be converted to CISSP status. • Attest to the truth of their assertions regarding professional experience and accept the CISSP Code of Ethics. • Answer questions regarding criminal history and related background.