CISSP Certification Crash Course [2024 Edition]
Published by Pearson
Get the edge you need to ace the CISSP exam!
- Immerse yourself in the exam domains.
- Learn to assess your strengths and weaknesses through real-world scenarios and case studies.
- Reinforce your knowledge and equip yourself for success with practice question drills and exam objective reviews.
The CISSP Certification Crash Course provides a full exploration of the CISSP exam objectives, scenario walkthroughs and quiz drills so you get the training you need to successfully study for the exam. No matter where you are in your study plan, this course is for you!
CISSP is the premier information security certification and requires an in-depth understanding of eight security domains as defined by the ISC2 Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). This 2-day / 8-hour course focuses on the May 2024 exam outline and covers every exam objective with a focus on understanding key concepts. The training will incorporate real-life scenarios, case studies, and assessment questions. We’ll cover “must know” concepts from each of the eight examination domains as well as proven study and test-taking strategies to successfully pass the CISSP certification exam. This live training is your go-to resource for acing the exam.
What you’ll learn and how you can apply it
By the end of the live online course, you’ll understand:
- The scope of the CISSP exam and the (ISC)2 Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)
- Key cybersecurity and privacy principles
- The impact of emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- The responsibilities of a cybersecurity professional
And you’ll be able to:
- Approach the exam with a confident and positive attitude
- Apply cybersecurity and privacy concepts to the real world
- Understand emerging threats and apply risk mitigation techniques
This live event is for you because...
- This training prepares certification candidates for the CISSP Certification Exam.
- This training equips cybersecurity professionals with tools for career success.
Prerequisites
- Experience in information technology and networking
Course Set-up
- Review CISSP Exam Objectives: https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp
Recommended Preparation
- Watch: CISSP, 4th Edition, by Sari Greene
- Practice: CISSP (Pearson Practice Test 2024 Update)
Recommended Follow-up
- Attend: CISSP Exam Strategies by Sari Greene
Schedule
The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.
Day 1
Intro: Intro to the course and exam (10 minutes)
Segment 1: Domain 1, Security and Risk Management (Part 1) (50 minutes)
- Domain 1 exam objectives professional ethics, security concepts, governance, compliance, regulatory issues, information security policies, and standards
- Interactive domain assessment
- Q&A
- Break
Segment 2: Domain 1, Security and Risk Management (Part II) (50 minutes)
- Domain 1 exam objectives including business continuity, risk management, threat modeling, supply chain management, and SETA programs.
- Interactive domain assessment
- Q&A
- Break
Segment 3: Domain 2, Asset Security (40 minutes)
- Domain 2 exam objectives including asset management and resource handling, asset lifecycle topics, data security controls, and compliance requirements.
- Interactive domain assessment
- Q&A
- Break
Segment 4: Domain 3, Security Architecture and Engineering (40 minutes)
- Domain 3 exam objectives including secure design principles, security models, security architectures, design and solution elements, cryptographic solutions, site and facility design, and security controls.
- Interactive domain assessment
- Q&A
Segment 5: Study Strategies (10 minutes)
- Instructor will share preparation best practices and strategies
Q&A (10 minutes)
Day 2
Welcome Back: Day 1 Recap and Intro to Day 2 (10 minutes)
Segment 1: Domain 4, Communications and Network Security (40 minutes)
- Domain 4 exam objectives including securing network and communications infrastructure, network components, and communication channels.
- Interactive domain assessment
- Q&A
- Break
Segment 2: Domain 5, Identity and Access Management (30 minutes)
- Domain 5 exam objectives including identify management, authentication, federation, access control models, techniques and the provisioning lifecycle.
- Interactive domain assessment
- Q&A
Segment 3: Domain 6, Security Assessment and Testing (20 minutes)
- Domain 6 exam objectives including planning, conducting, and managing security assessments and controls testing, collecting process data, metric, and facilitating audits.
- Interactive domain assessment
- Q&A
- Break
Segment 4: Domain 7, Security Operations Part 1 (50 minutes)
- Domain 7 objectives including the role of security operations, managing investigations, digital forensics, logging, and monitoring, configuration management, resource protection, incident management, and patch and vulnerability management.
- Interactive domain assessment
- Q&A
- Break
Segment 5: Domain 7, Security Operations Part 2 (20 minutes)
- Domain 7 objectives including resiliency and recovery strategies, disaster recovery processes, business continuity, physical storage, and personnel safety.
- Interactive domain assessment
- Q&A
Segment 6: Domain 8, Software Development Security (25 minutes)
- Domain 8 exam objectives including secure software development, source code assessment, the impact of acquired software, and securing coding guidelines and standards.
- Interactive domain assessment
- Q&A
Segment 7: Preparing for Test Day (5 minutes)
- Strategies for getting ready for test day, what to expect at the testing center, and tried and true test taking strategies.
Q&A (10 minutes)
Your Instructor
Sari Greene
Sari Greene (CISSP-ISSMP, CRISC, CISM, CISA, SEC+, NSA/IAM) is an information security practitioner, author, educator, entrepreneur, and sailor. In 2003, Sari founded one of the first dedicated cybersecurity consultancies. She is a recognized leader in the field of cybersecurity and has amassed thousands of hours in the field working with a spectrum of technical, operational, compliance and management personnel as well as boards of directors, regulators, service providers, and law enforcement agencies.
Sari is the author and presenter of multiple best-selling certification videos including CISSP Complete Video Course 1st, 2nd & 3rd editions, the Pearson Complete Course for CISM and the CompTIA SY0-501 & SY0-601Security+ Complete Video Courses. Sari has published a number of articles related to cybersecurity, has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN and on CNBC, speaks regularly at cybersecurity, legal, financial and healthcare conferences and workshops around the country. Sari serves on the Bangor Savings Bank Board of Directors and chairs the Enterprise Risk Management Committee. In 2018, Sari was named Cybersecurity Educator of the Year, and presented with the Cybersecurity Excellence award. The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards is an annual competition honoring individuals and companies that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in information security.