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The Next Generation of Security LeadersIn an increasingly complex cyber world, there is a growing need for information security leaders who

possess the breadth and depth of expertise necessary to establish holistic security programs that assurethe protection of organizations information assets. Thats where the Certied Information Systems Security

Professional (CISSP)comes in.

The CISSP certication is the ideal credential for those with proven deep technical and managerial competence,

skills, experience, and credibility to build and maintain security programs to protecting organizations from

growing sophisticated attacks. The CISSP draws from a comprehensive, up-to-date, global common body of

knowledge that ensures security leaders have a deep knowledge and understanding of new threats, technologies,

regulations, standards, and practices.

Backed by (ISC)2, the globally recognized, not-for-prot organization dedicated to advancing the information security

eld, the CISSP was the rst credential in the eld of information security to meet the stringent requirements of ISO/

IEC Standard 17024. Not only is the CISSP an objective measure of excellence, but also a globally recognized standard

of achievement.

The CISSP Helps You:

Validate your proven competence gained through years

of experience in information security.

Demonstrate your technical knowledge, skills, and abilitiesto effectively develop a holistic security program set

against globally accepted standards.

Differentiate yourself from other candidates for desirablejob openings in the fast-growing information security

market.

Afrm your commitment to the eld and ongoing

relevancy through continuing professional education and

understanding of the most current best practices.

Gain access to valuable career resources, such as

networking and ideas exchange with peers.

The CISSP Helps Employers:

Protect against threats with qualied professionals who

have the exper tise to competently design, build, andmaintain a secure business environment.

Ensure professionals stay current on emerging threats,

technologies, regulations, standards, and practices through

the continuing professional education requirements.

Increase condence that candidates are qualied and

committed to information security.

Ensure employees use a universal language, circumventingambiguity with industry-accepted terms and practices.

Increase organizations credibility when working withclients and vendors.

WHY BECOME A CISSPCISSP in the News

CISSP Sets Professionals Apart in the IT

Security Field

- About.com

56% of Cyber Jobs in Contracting

Industry Require CISSP

- The Washington Post

Best Professional Certication Program - SC Magazine

The CISSP certication I got after attending the ofcial

(ISC)2[review] seminar greatly added to my competitiveedge and, as a result, I won my current position. I am

now making the (ISC)2certication a requirement for

the members of my team, condent in the knowledge

that their skills are genuine and current.Daniel, CISSP

The Netherlands

Obtaining the CISSP certication opened up

doors I thought inviolable. My career - both

professional and academic - grew dramatically!

Claudi, CISSP, CIA, CISA, CISM

Italy

CISSP INSIGHTS

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Ofcial (ISC)2CISSPCBKTraining SeminarThis ofcial training seminar is the most comprehensive, complete review of information systems security concep

and industry best practices, and the only training course endorsed by (ISC)2. As your exclusive way to review andrefresh your knowledge of the domains and sub-domains of the CISSP CBK, the seminar will help you identify area

you need to study and features:

The Ofcial CISSP CBK Training Seminar is offered in the following formats:

Visit www.isc2.org/cissprevsemfor more information or to register.

WHO SHOULD OBTAIN A CISSP

OFFICIAL TRAINING PROVIDERS

Official (ISC)2CBK Training Seminars are available throughout the world at (ISC)2facilitiesand through (ISC)2Official Training Providers. Official (ISC)2 CBK Training Seminars are

conducted only by (ISC)2 authorized instructors who are experts in their field and havedemonstrated their mastery of the covered domains. Find your nearest official training

provider at www.isc2.org/educationaffiliates.aspx .

Be wary of training providers that are not authorized by (ISC)2. Be certain that youreducator carries the (ISC)2 Ofcial Training Provider logo to ensure that you are

experiencing the best and most current programs available.

2014 SC Magazine Award Winner Best Professional Certication Program, CISSP

2013 SC Magazine Award Winner Best Professional Training Program,

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Ofcial (ISC)2courseware

Taught by an author ized (ISC)2instructor Student handbook Collaboration with classmates

Real-world learning activities and scenarios

ClassroomDelivered in a classroom setting over the course of ve days, classroom-based trainingseminars are available at (ISC)2facilities and (ISC)2Ofcial Training Providers wor ldwide. This format is

perfect for hands-on learners.

Private On-siteHost your own Training Seminar on- or off-site. Available for larger groups, this optionoften saves employee travel time and expense. Group pricing is also available to organizations with 15 or

more employees planning to sit for the exam.

Live OnLineEducate yourself from the convenience of your computer. Live OnLine brings you the sameaward-winning course content as the classroom based or private on-site seminars and the benet of an

(ISC) authorized instructor.

EDUCATION DELIVERED YOUR WAY

o Security Consultant o Security Analyst

o Security Manager o Security Systems Engineer

o IT Director/Manager o Chief Information Security Ofcer

o Security Auditor o Director of Security

o Security Architect o Network Architect

CISSPcredential holders often hold job functions including:

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CHECKLIST FOR CERTIFICATION

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Formed in 1989, (ISC)2 is the largest not-for-prot membership body of certied information and software security

professionals worldwide, with over 100,000 members in more than 160 countries. Globally recognized as the Gold Standard,

(ISC)2 issues the Certied Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and related concentrations, as well as the

Certied Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), the Certied Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFPSM), Certied

Authorization Professional (CAP), HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPPSM), and Systems

Security Certied Practitioner (SSCP) credentials to qualifying candidates. (ISC)2s certications are among the rst

information technology credentials to meet the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for

assessing and certifying personnel. (ISC)2also offers education programs and services based on its CBK, a compendium of

information and software security topics. More information is available at www.isc2.org.

Obtain the Required Experience- For the CISSPcertication, candidates must have ve years of cumulative paid full-time professional security work experience in two or more of the eight domains of the (ISC)2CISSP CBK, or four years of

cumulative paid full-time professional security work experience in two or more of the eight domains of the CISSP CBK with a

college degree. If you do not have the required experience, you may still sit for the exam and become an Associate of (ISC)2

until you have gained the experience. Visit www.isc2.org/associateto learn more.

Study for the Exam- Utilize these optional educational tools to learn the CISSP CBK. Exam Outline - www.isc2.org/exam-outline

Ofcial Textbook - www.isc2.org/store Ofcial Training Seminar - www.isc2.org/cissprevsem

Register for the Exam Visit www.pearsonvue.com/isc2to schedule an exam date

Submit the examination fee

Pass the Exam-Pass the CISSP examination with a scaledscore of 700 points or greater. Read the Exam Scoring FAQs

at www.isc2.org/exam-scoring-faqs.

Complete the Endorsement Process- Once you are notied

that you have successfully passed the examination, you will havenine months from the date you sat for the exam to complete the

following endorsement process:

Complete an Application Endorsement Form Subscribe to the (ISC)2code of ethics

Have your form endorsed by an (ISC)2memberThe credential can be awarded once the steps above have been

completed and your form has been submitted.* Get the guidelines

and form at www.isc2.org/endorsement.

Maintain the Certication- Recertication is required everythree years, with ongoing requirements to maintain your credentials

in good standing. This is accomplished through earning and posting a

minimum of 40 Continuing Professional Education (CPE)credits (ofthe 120 CPE credits required in the three-year certication cycle)

and paying the Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF)of US$85 during eachyear of the three-year certication cycle before your certication

or recertication annual anniversary date. Visit www.isc2.org/

maintaining-your-credentialto learn more.

For more information on the CISSP, visit www.isc2.org/cissp.

*Audit Notice - Passing candidates will be randomly selected and audited by (ISC)2prior to issuance of any certicate. Multiple certications may resultin a candidate being audited more than once.

Maintain the certication with required CPEs and AMF

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