Domain 00 - Intoduction

CISSP DOMAIN : INTRODUCTION
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Agenda
 CISSP
 About (ISC)²
 CISSP Domains
 Why CISSP?
 How to Certify?
 About CISSP Exam
CISSP
 CISSP® - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

 Globally Recognized Expertise in the Field of Information Security
 The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is an
information assurance professional who has demonstrated a globally
recognized level of competence provided by a common body of
knowledge that defines the architecture, design, management risk
and controls that assure the security of business environments.
 Gold Standard, vendor-neutral IT security certification
 The CISSP certification program is governed by the International
Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)².
 (ISC)² - International Information Systems Security Certification

Consortium, Inc.
 Mission -“We make society safer by improving productivity,
efficiency and resilience of information-dependent economies
through information security education and certification”
 Global, not-for-profit leader in educating and certifying information
security professionals.
 Headquartered in the United States and with offices in London,
Hong Kong and Tokyo.
 Develops and maintains the (ISC)² CBK – Common Body of
Knowledge.
 Certification Programs
 Universally recognized as the Gold Standard in information security
certifications – CISSP, CSSLP, SSCP, CAP, etc.
CISSP Domains
 The CISSP CBK consists of the following ten domains:

1. Information Security Governance & Risk Management
2. Access Control
3. Security Architecture & Design
4. Physical (Environmental) Security
5. Telecommunications & Network Security
6. Software Development Security
7. Cryptography
8. Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning
9. Legal, Regulations, Investigations & Compliance
10. Operations Security
Why CISSP?
 Benefits of the CISSP for Professionals
o Demonstrates a working knowledge of information security.
o Confirms commitment to profession.
o Offers a career differentiator, with enhance credibility and marketability.
o Affords you exclusive benefits as an (ISC)² member, including valuable resources such as peer
networking and idea exchange.
o Indicates that certified information security professionals earn a worldwide average of 25% more
than their non-certified counterparts, according to the Global Information Security Workforce
Study.
o Fulfills government and organization requirements for information security certification
mandates.
 Benefits of the CISSP for Employers
o Positions candidates on a level playing field as (ISC)² certifications are recognized internationally.
o Provides increased credibility for your organization when working with vendors and contractors.
o Empowers employees with a universal language, circumventing ambiguity with industry-
accepted terms and practices.
o Validates commitment and years of experience gained in the industry.
o Requires Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits to ensure that personnel keep their
skills current.
o Satisfies certification mandate requirements for service providers or subcontractors.
How to Certify?
Experience
 Minimum five years of direct full-time security professional work experience in two or
more of the ten domains of the information systems, OR
 Four years of direct full-time professional security work experience in two or more of
the ten domains of the CISSP CBK with a college degree, OR
 If you don’t have experience, then become an Associate of (ISC)² by successfully passing
the CISSP exam and earn six years of experience to become a CISSP.
Register for exam
 Pass a written examination.
Complete the Endorsement Process
 Subscribe to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics.
 Application endorsement
Maintain the CISSP Certification
 Pay annual maintenance fee ($85).
 Earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
Audit
 Passing candidates will be randomly selected and audited by (ISC)² Services prior to
issuance of any certificate.
About CISSP Exam

 Exam Format
 The CISSP® examination consists of 250 multiple choice questions with four (4) choices each.
 There may be scenario-based items which may have more than one multiple choice question
associated with it.
 225 questions are graded, 25 are NOT (for research purpose).
 Exam Duration
 6 Hours to complete exam.
 Exam Passing
 Minimum passing score 700 out of 1000.
 Exam Fees
 USD 599
 Exam Type
 Currently available as a paper-based test only.
 Beginning on June 1, 2012, candidates can begin registering for computer-based testing (CBT).
 Beginning September 1, 2012, (ISC)2 will no longer offer paper-based testing (PBT) for any of
its certification exams.
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CISSP DOMAIN : INTRODUCTION

 CISSP® - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

 (ISC)² - International Information Systems Security Certification

 The CISSP CBK consists of the following ten domains:

About CISSP Exam

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