CISSP Cert Prep (2021): The Basics
1h 8mIntermediate2022-04-12
Authors
Mike Chapple
Teaching Professor at the University of Notre Dame
Course details
Are you getting ready to take the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam? In this course, instructor Mike Chapple gives you the detailed information you need to start your preparations for the 2021 CISSP exam. Mike discusses careers available in information security and how CISSP certification can contribute to career success. He introduces the eight domains of the exam, then walks you through registration for the exam, the testing environment, and what to expect when you arrive at the test center. Mike explains the types of questions found on the CISSP exam and the requirements to pass it. He concludes with some useful exam tips and advice on how to meet the experience and continuing education requirements for the CISSP program.
Skills covered
Governance, Risk, and ComplianceCert PrepCybersecurity
Concepts
Introduction
- Welcome
The CISSP Exam
- The CISSP exam
- Is the CISSP right for you
- Careers in information security
- Value of certification
- Study resources
Exploring the CISSP Domains
- Security and Risk Management
- Asset Security
- Security Engineering
- Communication and Network Security
- Identity and Access Management
- Security Assessment and Testing
- Security Operations
- Software Development Security
Inside the CISSP Exam
- Registering for the exam
- Exam environment
- Question types
- Computerized adaptive testing
- Passing the exam
Preparing for the Exam
- Exam tips
- Practice tests
Conclusion
- Meeting the experience requirement
- Continuing education requirements
- Next steps