CISSP (CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL)

The CISSP focuses on the practical application of cybersecurity knowledge and tools. It lays emphasis on actual, on-the-job IT Security risks. It provides you a systematic approach to cybersecurity. It will enable you to expand the skills and knowledge you need to fulfil your cyber security duties to your organization.

CISSP certification will raise your credibility, improve your job security, create new opportunities for you in the cyber security domain.

CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) ensure its relevancy across all disciplines in the field of information security. The following domains are covered in CISSP:

8 DOMAINS OF CISSP:

  • 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

DOMAINS AVERAGE WEIGHTAGE:

  • Security and Risk Management ———— 16%
  • Asset Security ———————————— 10%
  • Security Engineering ————————– 12%
  • Communications & Network Security—- 12%
  • Identity and Access Management ——– 13%
  • Security Assessment and Testing ——– 11%
  • Security Operations ————————— 16%
  • Software Development Security ———- 10%

CISSP CAT (COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TESTING) EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Length of exam : 3 Hours

Number of questions: 100 -150

Question format: Multiple choices & advanced innovative questions

Passing grade: 70%

Testing center : (ISC)2  Authorized PPC and PVTC test centres