The C)ISSO course/certification has been validated by the NSA for: CNSSI-4012, National Information Assurance Training Standard for Senior System Managers and NSTISSI-4011, National Training Standard for Information Systems Security (INFOSEC). The C)ISSO course is designed for a forward-thinking cybersecurity professional or consultant that manages or plays a key role in an organization's information security department. The C)ISSO addresses a broad range of industry best practices, knowledge and skill sets, expected of a security leader. The Candidate will learn both the theory and the requirements for practical implementation of core cybersecurity concepts, policies, practices, monitoring and compliance. Through the use of a risk-based approach the C)ISSO is able to implement and maintain cost-effective cybersecurity controls that are closely aligned with business requirements.
Learning Objectives
Module 1: Risk Management
Module 2: Security Management
Module 3: Identification and Authentication
Module 4: Access Control
Module 5: Security Models and Evaluation Criteria
Module 6: Operations Security
Module 7: Symmetric Cryptography and Hashing
Module 8: Asymmetric Cryptography and PKI
Module 9: Network Connections
Module 10: Network Protocols and Devices
Module 11: Telephony, VPNs and Wireless
Module 12: Security Architecture and Attacks
Module 13: Software Development Security
Module 14: Database Security and System Development
Module 15: Malware and Software Attacks
Module 16: Business Continuity
Module 17: Disaster Recovery
Module 18: Incident Management, Law, and Ethics
Module 19: Physical Security
Framework Connections
- Cyberspace Effects
- Cyberspace Intelligence
- Design and Development
- Implementation and Operation
- Oversight and Governance
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- All-Source Analysis
- Cyber Operations
- Cybersecurity Management
- Data Administration
- Risk Management
Feedback
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