Information Systems Security Engineering Professional Certification (ISSEP)

ISSEP COURSE CURRICULUM

Developed and maintained under a joint agreement between the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 and the U. S. National Security Agency, Information Assurance Directorate (NSA/IAD), ISSEP is a master-level, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes mastery of an international standard for information security and understanding of a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). After studying the course for ISSEP certification, you'll have the ability to manage, operate, develop and plan an effective network security infrastructure.

To be considered for ISSEP certification, candidates must satisfy the following prerequisites:

Candidates must be a CISSP in good standing* to sit for one or more of the concentration examinations. The term concentration exam refers to the class of (ISC) examinations (ISSEP, ISSMP and ISSAP) designed to work in tandem with the CISSP credential. A concentration designation demonstrates that a CISSP has proven capabilities and subject-matter expertise beyond that required for the CISSP credential.

Systems Security Engineering

Overview/Description
To define the Systems Security Engineering domain of the ISSEP process

Target Audience
Candidates who plan to take the International Information System Security Certification Consortium's (ISC)2 Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification or IT professionals who want to learn about the standards and regulations pertaining to systems engineering, certification and accreditation, information assurance, and technical management

Prerequisites
Experience in selecting, recommending, and implementing information system security policies, standards, procedures, and technologies

Expected Duration
2.75 Hours

Systems Security Engineering

 

Certification and Accreditation

Overview/Description
To define ISSE certification and accreditation

Target Audience
Candidates who plan to take the International Information System Security Certification Consortium's (ISC)2 Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification or IT professionals who want to learn about the standards and regulations pertaining to systems engineering, certification and accreditation, information assurance, and technical management

Prerequisites
Experience in selecting, recommending, and implementing information system security policies, standards, procedures, and technologies

Expected Duration
1.75 Hours

Certification and Accreditation

 

Technical Management

Technical Management

Overview/Description
To provide an overview of technical management

Target Audience
Candidates who plan to take the International Information System Security Certification Consortium's (ISC)2 Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification or IT professionals who want to learn about the standards and regulations pertaining to systems engineering, certification and accreditation, information assurance, and technical management

Prerequisites
Experience in selecting, recommending, and implementing information system security policies, standards, procedures, and technologies

Expected Duration
1.25 Hours

Technical Management

 

US Government Information Assurance Regulations

US Government Information Assurance Regulations

Overview/Description
To outline US government IA regulations

Target Audience
Candidates who plan to take the International Information System Security Certification Consortium's (ISC)2 Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification or IT professionals who want to learn about the standards and regulations pertaining to systems engineering, certification and accreditation, information assurance, and technical management

Prerequisites
Experience in selecting, recommending, and implementing information system security policies, standards, procedures, and technologies

Expected Duration
2.25 Hours

US Government Information Assurance Regulations