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Certified Information Systems Security Officer C)ISSO
Overview
What is the Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO)?
Information and data security have become a hot topic due to multiple high-profile hacks and the GDPR data law update, which has influenced businesses around the world into securing their systems and employing information security experts or face the consequences. The demand was already huge, but thanks to GDPR, it has grown bigger.
The risk-based approach taught in the CISSO course will help you to implement and maintain information security controls that are aligned with business needs and industry standards. The CISSO qualification covers the ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam objectives and builds on that platform to give you a thorough understanding of information security practices and take your career to the next level.
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Who is it for
Who is the Certified Information Systems Security Officer for?
Whether you’re responsible for managing a Cyber Security or IT team, or you’re a Security Officer who is looking to implement better information security practices into your organisation, the CISSO course is an ideal way to build knowledge and expertise.
Prerequisites
- One-year experience in at least two of the 19 modules, or
- One year in information security management
Careers
How will the Certified Information Systems Security Officer qualification advance my career?
The Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO) qualification has been built by industry experts to bring through the next generation of information systems security professionals and you could join this exciting time for a continuously growing profession and industry.
The course will help to develop the career of any Risk or Systems Manager, so if you fall under either of these categories then this qualification will prove helpful. The average salary for information systems security professionals, and other related job roles, currently stands at £55,000* and over.
Source: payscale
Why study with us
Why study the Certified Information Systems Security Officer with e-Careers?
- Interactive course materials that you can work through at your own pace
- Four weeks access to live labs
- Instant live chat tutor support
- A free exam re-take
- Customer support, Monday to Friday
- An e-Book that you can study offline
- Exam preparation including an exam simulator to signify where your strengths and weaknesses are
Course Details
Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO) modules
- Risk Management
- Security Management
- Identification and Authentication
- Access Control
- Security Models and Evaluation Criteria
- Operations Security
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Symmetric Cryptography and Hashing
- Network Connections
- Network Protocols and Devices
- Telephony, VPNs, and Wireless
- Security Architecture and Attacks
- Software Development Security
- Database Security and System Development
- Malware and Software Attacks
- Business Continuity
- Disaster Recovery
- Incident Management, Law, and Ethics
- Physical Security
Exam
Our CISSO course includes the official Mile2 CPTE examination for full certification, and we also offer a free re-take, for your peace of mind.
The exam is included in your package and is taken through Mile2’s Assessment and Certification System (MACS):
- 2-hour duration
- 100 multiple-choice questions
e-Careers
e-Careers comprises of passionate and talented educationalists who support over half a million students all over the world.
The institution consists of around 200 experienced professionals, who all specialise in their own aspects of combining education with technology.
