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Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)

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Build upon your CISSP certification by getting the specialized credential of the Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) training. By mastering the five ISSEP domains focused on developing secure systems, you can demonstrate that you have deep subject matter expertise in your field.
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5

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58

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Designed for learners who have no prior work experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in starting a career in this exciting field.
Designed for learners with prior cybersecurity work experience who are interested in advancing their career or expanding their skillset.
Designed for learners with a solid grasp of foundational IT and cybersecurity concepts who are interested in pursuing an entry-level security role.
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Earn qualifying credits for certification renewal with completion certificates provided for submission.
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Course Outline

1
Overview
0
H
28
Min
1
Domain 1: Systems Security Engineering Foundations
0
H
47
Min
1
Domain 2: Risk Management
0
H
37
Min
1
Domain 3: Security Planning and Design
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H
34
Min
1
Domain 4: Systems Implementation, Verification and Validation
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21
Min
1
Domain 5: Secure Operations, Change Management and Disposal
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41
Min
1
Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) Process
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50
Min
1
System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
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38
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Key NIST Standards
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37
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Concentration Insights
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26
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Objectives and Introducing NIST and Standards

Free

4m

Objectives and Types of System Development

Free

4m

Objectives and Generic Systems Engineering (SE)

Free

5m

Objectives and Introduction to Operations

Free

3m

Objectives and Security Planning and Design Overview

Free

2m

Objectives and Review of Risk Management

Free

4m

Objectives and Introduction to Systems Security Engineering

Free

4m

Course Overview

Free

5m

Objectives and Technical Processes

Free

3m

Objectives and Review of ISSEP Domains

Free

3m

NIST SP 800-160: Systems Security Engineering

Free

5m

Introduction to the SDLC

Free

5m

Comparing SE and ISSE Activities

Free

6m

Implementation

Free

3m

Secure Operations

Free

4m

Stakeholder Requirements

Free

4m

Enterprise Risk Management

Free

5m

Fundamentals

Free

8m

Documents that an ISSE Should Know

Free

3m

NIST SP 800-53: Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations

Free

5m

Discover Information Protection Needs (Discover Needs)

Free

4m

Initiation

Free

4m

Continuous Monitoring

Free

5m

Verification

Free

4m

Threats and Resilience

Free

6m

Risk Context, Analysis, and Evaluation

Free

7m

Processes

Free

7m

CISSP Domains Review

Free

5m

Systems Security Engineering Capability Maturity Model

Free

5m

NIST SP 800-88: Guidelines for Media Sanitization

Free

5m

Acquisition/Development

Free

5m

Define System Security Requirements (Define System Requirements)

Free

7m

Secure Maintenance and Supply Chain

Free

7m

Validation

Free

4m

System Security Principles

Free

2m

Development Methodologies

Free

6m

ISSEP Domains

Free

6m

ISSE and SLDC Linkages

Free

4m

NIST SP 800-100: Information Security Handbook: A Guide for Managers

Free

5m

Implementation and Assessment

Free

4m

Define System Security Architecture (Define System Architecture)

Free

5m

Incident Response

Free

4m

Stakeholder Communications

Free

4m

Context, CONOPS, and Requirements Documents

Free

5m

Stakeholder Risk Tolerance

Free

4m

Technical Management

Free

7m

Information Systems Security Engineer Roles

Free

4m

Preparing for the ISSEP Exam

Free

8m

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Free

5m

Assessment - DITSCAP/DIACAP/RMF

Free

5m

Develop Detailed Security Design (Develop Detailed Design)

Free

5m

Change Management

Free

5m

Module Summary

Free

3m

Functional Analysis

Free

3m

Risk Remediation and System Changes

Free

4m

Acquisition Process

Free

7m

Module Summary

Free

3m

FIPS PUB 140-2: Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules

Free

5m

Operations and Maintenance

Free

4m

Implement System Security (Implement System)

Free

5m

Disposal Strategies

Free

4m

Requirements Traceability

Free

4m

Risk Treatment Options

Free

5m

Trusted Systems and Networks

Free

5m

Module Summary

Free

2m

Disposal

Free

5m

Assess Information Protection Effectiveness (Assess Effectiveness)

Free

7m

Decommissioning and Disposal Processes

Free

5m

Module Summary

Free

3m

Module Summary

Free

4m

Module Summary

Free

4m

Module Summary

Free

5m

Module Summary

Free

3m

Module Summary

Free

3m

Objectives and Types of System Development

4m

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Objectives and Generic Systems Engineering (SE)

5m

Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) Process
Objectives and Introduction to Operations

3m

Domain 5: Secure Operations, Change Management and Disposal
Objectives and Security Planning and Design Overview

2m

Domain 3: Security Planning and Design
Objectives and Introduction to Systems Security Engineering

4m

Domain 1: Systems Security Engineering Foundations
Objectives and Technical Processes

3m

Domain 4: Systems Implementation, Verification and Validation
Introduction to the SDLC

5m

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Comparing SE and ISSE Activities

6m

Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) Process
Implementation

3m

Domain 4: Systems Implementation, Verification and Validation
Secure Operations

4m

Domain 5: Secure Operations, Change Management and Disposal
Stakeholder Requirements

4m

Domain 3: Security Planning and Design
Enterprise Risk Management

5m

Domain 2: Risk Management
Fundamentals

8m

Domain 1: Systems Security Engineering Foundations
Discover Information Protection Needs (Discover Needs)

4m

Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) Process
Initiation

4m

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Continuous Monitoring

5m

Domain 5: Secure Operations, Change Management and Disposal
Verification

4m

Domain 4: Systems Implementation, Verification and Validation
Threats and Resilience

6m

Domain 3: Security Planning and Design
Course Description

ISSEP training builds on the principles found in CISSP but focuses on the processes used to develop secure systems. This course will provide the student with a solid understanding of the five ISSEP domains along with the key areas of knowledge critical to meeting the rigors of this concentration. While not an exam preparation course, the Cybrary ISSEP course aims to provide a solid starting point for such study.

Target Audience for ISSEP Training

Students who hold the CISSP certification looking to pursue the ISSEP concentration and all others looking to improve their understanding of systems engineering principles related to information and cybersecurity.

Prerequisites for ISSEP Training

Ideally, the student taking this course will have completed the CISSP Certification. If not, equivalent knowledge of CISSP, CASP, and/or CISM materials will support the course goals and learning objectives

ISSEP Training Course Goals

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Understand and describe the components of the ISSEP Domains
  • Describe the Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) Process
  • Describe the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Describe the key related National Institutes for Standards and Technologies (NIST) standards
  • Create an ISSEP study plan
  • What is the Information Systems Security Engineering Professional Certification?

    The Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification is a vendor-neutral credential that validates an individual's proficiency in designing, creating, and implementing security for information systems, services, and applications. The ISSEP certification is awarded by the Information Security Consortium (ISC2) as a concentration area for the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) credential.

    The ISSEP credential ensures that an individual understands the relationship between systems and security engineering and can identify information security needs, design security architecture, create a security design, and implement system security.

    What Does the ISSEP Training Cover?

    This intermediate-level course covers the ISSEP concentration area of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional program. Students will learn about the five ISSEP domains and the key concepts that pertain to the specific focus of this concentration. In addition to the five domains, the course covers the information systems security engineering process, the system development life cycle (SDLC), and the related National Institutes for Standards and Technologies (NIST) standards. Students should then be able to create an ISSEP study plan that will assist them in preparing for the ISSEP certification exam.

    The ISSEP training course is ideal for any students who have already earned the CISSP certification and want to improve their understanding of cybersecurity's engineering side. This may include professionals in the following roles:

    • Information assurance officers • Information assurance systems engineers • Information assurance analysts • Senior security analysts • Senior systems engineers

    While there are no hard and fast prerequisites for this course, it's recommended that students who enroll have already earned their CISSP certification. If they haven't, then an equivalent working knowledge of CISSP, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) skills will be helpful.

    Upon finishing this course, students will complete 5 hours and 58 minutes of clock time, earn 6 CEUs/CPEs, and will receive a Certificate of Completion.

    Is the CISSP-ISSEP Certification Worth It?

    Earning ISC2's Certified Information System Security Professional certification is an accomplishment that comes with many benefits. When a concentration area like ISSEP is added, it opens the door to even more advantages and opportunities. Concentration areas add depth and mastery beyond the CISSP, providing those professionals who hold them with a leg up on specific roles that command better salaries, increased responsibilities, and more career satisfaction.

    Here are some reasons that the CISSP-ISSEP certification is worth it:

    • Distinguished skillset. Having specialized skills demonstrates a deeper and broader understanding of the common body of knowledge in the cybersecurity industry. • Career advancement opportunities. Credentials in concentration areas demonstrate a higher, more specialized level of expertise that raises credibility, visibility, and opens more doors for career advancement. • Higher salaries. IT professionals who hold certifications are typically paid higher salaries than their uncertified counterparts. • Global recognition. Certifications from ISC2 are globally recognized and held in high regard all over the world.

    What Jobs Does the CISSP-ISSEP Certification Prepare You For?

    There are various job roles that the CISSP-ISSEP prepares candidates for, including the Information System Security Engineer. While job titles may vary depending on the company, some of the common CISSP-ISSEP jobs are: • Cybersecurity Analyst • Cybersecurity Engineer • Cybersecurity Threat Detection Specialist • Security Architect • Security Engineer • Cybersecurity Program Director

    What Salary Does the ISSEP Certification Earn?

    In the U.S., the average salary for IT professionals with the CISSP-ISSEP certification is $148,433, according to Payscale.com. The exact salary that can be expected depends on the specific organization, its size, a candidate's experience, and other factors. How is it Best to Learn ISSEP?

    Our Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) training course is the ideal starting point for students who want to learn about this CISSP concentration area. While it's not meant to be a certification exam preparation course, it will give students a solid foundation of the five domains included in the exam.

    Cybrary is a leading provider of online technology training courses, and we are happy to help students expand their IT knowledge to better their careers. All the courses in our extensive library are online, self-paced, and taught by subject matter experts. This makes Cybrary practical and convenient for students. To learn more about ISSEP, enroll for this training by clicking the Register button at the top right of this screen.

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    Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)

    Build upon your CISSP certification by getting the specialized credential of the Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) training. By mastering the five ISSEP domains focused on developing secure systems, you can demonstrate that you have deep subject matter expertise in your field.
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    58
    M
    Time
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    6
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    Course Content

    Course Description

    ISSEP training builds on the principles found in CISSP but focuses on the processes used to develop secure systems. This course will provide the student with a solid understanding of the five ISSEP domains along with the key areas of knowledge critical to meeting the rigors of this concentration. While not an exam preparation course, the Cybrary ISSEP course aims to provide a solid starting point for such study.

    Target Audience for ISSEP Training

    Students who hold the CISSP certification looking to pursue the ISSEP concentration and all others looking to improve their understanding of systems engineering principles related to information and cybersecurity.

    Prerequisites for ISSEP Training

    Ideally, the student taking this course will have completed the CISSP Certification. If not, equivalent knowledge of CISSP, CASP, and/or CISM materials will support the course goals and learning objectives

    ISSEP Training Course Goals

    By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Understand and describe the components of the ISSEP Domains
  • Describe the Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE) Process
  • Describe the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Describe the key related National Institutes for Standards and Technologies (NIST) standards
  • Create an ISSEP study plan
  • What is the Information Systems Security Engineering Professional Certification?

    The Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification is a vendor-neutral credential that validates an individual's proficiency in designing, creating, and implementing security for information systems, services, and applications. The ISSEP certification is awarded by the Information Security Consortium (ISC2) as a concentration area for the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) credential.

    The ISSEP credential ensures that an individual understands the relationship between systems and security engineering and can identify information security needs, design security architecture, create a security design, and implement system security.

    What Does the ISSEP Training Cover?

    This intermediate-level course covers the ISSEP concentration area of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional program. Students will learn about the five ISSEP domains and the key concepts that pertain to the specific focus of this concentration. In addition to the five domains, the course covers the information systems security engineering process, the system development life cycle (SDLC), and the related National Institutes for Standards and Technologies (NIST) standards. Students should then be able to create an ISSEP study plan that will assist them in preparing for the ISSEP certification exam.

    The ISSEP training course is ideal for any students who have already earned the CISSP certification and want to improve their understanding of cybersecurity's engineering side. This may include professionals in the following roles:

    • Information assurance officers • Information assurance systems engineers • Information assurance analysts • Senior security analysts • Senior systems engineers

    While there are no hard and fast prerequisites for this course, it's recommended that students who enroll have already earned their CISSP certification. If they haven't, then an equivalent working knowledge of CISSP, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) skills will be helpful.

    Upon finishing this course, students will complete 5 hours and 58 minutes of clock time, earn 6 CEUs/CPEs, and will receive a Certificate of Completion.

    Is the CISSP-ISSEP Certification Worth It?

    Earning ISC2's Certified Information System Security Professional certification is an accomplishment that comes with many benefits. When a concentration area like ISSEP is added, it opens the door to even more advantages and opportunities. Concentration areas add depth and mastery beyond the CISSP, providing those professionals who hold them with a leg up on specific roles that command better salaries, increased responsibilities, and more career satisfaction.

    Here are some reasons that the CISSP-ISSEP certification is worth it:

    • Distinguished skillset. Having specialized skills demonstrates a deeper and broader understanding of the common body of knowledge in the cybersecurity industry. • Career advancement opportunities. Credentials in concentration areas demonstrate a higher, more specialized level of expertise that raises credibility, visibility, and opens more doors for career advancement. • Higher salaries. IT professionals who hold certifications are typically paid higher salaries than their uncertified counterparts. • Global recognition. Certifications from ISC2 are globally recognized and held in high regard all over the world.

    What Jobs Does the CISSP-ISSEP Certification Prepare You For?

    There are various job roles that the CISSP-ISSEP prepares candidates for, including the Information System Security Engineer. While job titles may vary depending on the company, some of the common CISSP-ISSEP jobs are: • Cybersecurity Analyst • Cybersecurity Engineer • Cybersecurity Threat Detection Specialist • Security Architect • Security Engineer • Cybersecurity Program Director

    What Salary Does the ISSEP Certification Earn?

    In the U.S., the average salary for IT professionals with the CISSP-ISSEP certification is $148,433, according to Payscale.com. The exact salary that can be expected depends on the specific organization, its size, a candidate's experience, and other factors. How is it Best to Learn ISSEP?

    Our Information System Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) training course is the ideal starting point for students who want to learn about this CISSP concentration area. While it's not meant to be a certification exam preparation course, it will give students a solid foundation of the five domains included in the exam.

    Cybrary is a leading provider of online technology training courses, and we are happy to help students expand their IT knowledge to better their careers. All the courses in our extensive library are online, self-paced, and taught by subject matter experts. This makes Cybrary practical and convenient for students. To learn more about ISSEP, enroll for this training by clicking the Register button at the top right of this screen.

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