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OVERVIEW (from [ISC]2):
As the first credential accredited by ANSI to ISO
Standard 17024:2003 in the field of information security, the Certified
Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®)
certification provides information security professionals with not only an
objective measure of competence but a globally recognized standard of
achievement. The CISSP credential demonstrates competence in the 10
domains of the (ISC)² CISSP® CBK®.
The CISSP credential is ideal for mid- and senior-level managers who are
working toward or have already attained positions as CISOs, CSOs or Senior
Security Engineers.
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AREAS TESTED:
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CISSP® CBK® Domains
Access Control Systems and Methodology
Applications and Systems Development Security
Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)
Cryptography
Law, Investigation and Ethics
Operations Security
Physical Security
Security Architecture and Models
Security Management Practices
Telecommunications and Network Security
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DETAILED OBJECTIVES:
see
https://www.isc2.org/cgi-bin/content.cgi?category=712 for more details on
the domains.
WEBSITES:
(ISC)2
https://www.isc2.org/
Link to free study guide and practice self-assessment
https://www.isc2.org/cgi-bin/request_studyguide.cgi
The web portal for the certified information systems security
professionals
http://www.cissps.com/
The CISSP and SSCP Open Study Guides Web site
http://www.cccure.org/
CISSP® Certification Training Resources
http://www.cramsession.com/certifications/isc2/cissp.asp
BOOKS:
Official (ISC)²®
Guide to the CISSP Exam
https://www.isc2.org/cgi-bin/content.cgi?category=1328
List of Suggested Study Materials
https://www.isc2.org/cgi-bin/content.cgi?category=698
LINKS & ARTICLES:
CISSP—Set Yourself Apart
http://www.certmag.com/issues/may02/dept_insidecert.cfm
Testing Your Mettle: The Six-Hour, 250-Question CISSP Exam
http://www.certcities.com/editorial/exams/story.asp?EditorialsID=25
My Top 10 Tips for Passing the CISSP Exam
http://www.certcities.com/editorial/tips/story.asp?EditorialsID=21
Dissecting the (ISC)2 CISSP Exam
http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/cmag_sg_dissect.asp?articleid=722&zoneid=70
Security Exam Study Strategies
http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/cmag_sg_strat.asp?articleid=717&zoneid=71
NOTES:
OTHER SECURITY CERTIFICATIONS:
Evaluating Security Certifications
http://www.certtutor.net/Articles/Print.cfm?ArticleID=44650
Checkpoint Certified Professional Program (CCPP)
There are currently six certifications available.
Security
CCSPA
Check Point Certified Security Principles Associate
CCSA
Check Point Certified Security Administrator
CCSE
Check Point Certified Security Expert
CCSE Plus
Check Point Certified Security Expert Plus: Enterprise Integration and
Troubleshooting
Management
CCMSE
Check Point Certified Managed Security Expert
CCMSE Plus VSX
Check Point Certified Managed Security Expert Plus VSX
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