This document discusses the CISSP certification and why it is important for information security professionals. It provides an overview of the requirements to obtain the CISSP, including having a minimum of three years of experience in one of the ten security domains, passing the rigorous 250 question exam, agreeing to adhere to the code of ethics, and paying annual maintenance fees. Maintaining the certification also requires ongoing continuing professional education credits. The CISSP is a globally recognized standard that demonstrates technical skills and experience to effectively design, implement and manage security practices that protect organizations.

1. CISSP Review Seminar

2. Why CISSP
 Professional certification is a symbol of status and credibility in
any profession.
 The CISSP certification is a public acknowledgment that the
professional has devoted himself or herself to the field of
information security or a closely related field, and passed a
rigorous examination that encompasses all major elements of the
industry’s accepted and recognized information system security
Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
 An environment where demand for information security skills are
fast becoming a commodity, as many organizations search for
experienced and highly skilled information security professionals.
 While there is a huge demand for information security
practitioners, those with the right mix of education, experience
and professional credentials are the most sought after for senior
positions. These leading-edge careers also command the highest
salaries.

3. The CISSP Certification
 Certified Information Systems Security Professional
 Minimum of three years cumulative experience in any or a
combination of the CBK Domains
 CISSP Examination
 Code of Ethics
 Annual Maintenance Fees
 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits

4. The 10 CBK Domains
1. Security Management Practices
2. Law, Investigation & Ethics
3. Physical Security
4. Operations Security
5. Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning
6. Computer, System & Security Architecture
7. Access Control Systems & Methodology
8. Cryptography
9. Telecommunications & Network Security
10. Application Program Security

5. The CISSP Exam
 Format
 250 multiple choice questions
 Up to 6 hours to complete
 Fees (See Web Page www.isc2.org)
 Result
 Will be announced by email

6. Code of Ethics - Preamble
 Safety of the commonwealth, duty to our principals, and
to each other requires that we adhere, and be seen to
adhere, to the highest ethical standards of behavior.
 Therefore, strict adherence to this code is a condition of
certification.

7. Code of Ethics - Certificate holders
 Protect society, the commonwealth, and the
infrastructure.
 Act honorably, honestly, justly, responsibly, and
legally.
 Provide diligent and competent service to principals.
 Advance and protect the profession.