CKDF 145 - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Course Description
The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification program, offered by the (ISC)2, validates the information security professional’s deep technical and managerial knowledge and experience. With a unique Canadian perspective, this course helps students prepare for the CISSP exam and covers the eight domains: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security.Notes
This course is fully online and asynchronous, meaning you typically will not have to be online at specific times. You will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email. Your course learning will be based on weekly module content and activities that you can go through independently. Note: there are still deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.
Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.
Knowledge of TCP/IP is recommended.
Students must have a Windows or Linux computer operating system; the Apple (MAC) operating system is not supported by this course.
Brampton Location: City of Brampton City Hall, West Tower, 41 George Street South
Relevant Programs
- Cybersecurity, Data Protection and Digital Forensics : Required Courses
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) : Electives (select 2)