The CISSP certification targets professionals tasked with the development, management,
and execution of a security program within an organization. It confirms a person’s
capability to proficiently design, engineer, and oversee the complete security stance
of an organization. This certification holds high esteem in the information security
realm and is frequently viewed as crucial for senior roles in the sector.
Individuals in the following roles may benefit from this certification:
- Security managers
- Security analysts
- Security auditors
- Security architects
- IT directors/managers
- Chief information security officers
- Network architects
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TogglePrerequisites for CISSP certification
- Five or more years experience as a security professional; OR
- Four years of work experience in the cybersecurity field and an undergraduate degree.
- Industry recognition: ISC2 certifications enhances your credibility and demonstrates your expertise in various
domains of information security. - Career advancement: Obtaining a cybersecurity certification demonstrates that you are serious about developing
yourself and are ambitious to grow and succeed in the workforce. - Comprehensive knowledge: ISC2 certifications cover a wide range of cybersecurity topics and domains, providing
you with a broad understanding of the industry’s best practices, policies, and procedures. - Networking opportunities: Joining the ISC2 community gives you a head start in cybersecurity with professional
networking and knowledge-sharing. Stay a step ahead of industry trends, potentially
unlocking valuable career opportunities and collaborations.
- Earning your CISSP will show that you are a qualified professional with expertise
in designing, building and maintaining secure business environments. Your CISSP will
mark you as a leader in the information security field. - The CISSP certification is globally recognized as the gold standard for IT and security
professionals, with over 100,000 certified credential holders. It is the first designation
in information security to meet the demanding criteria set by ISO/IEC Standard 17024.
This is an interactive, online, self-paced course offering you the flexibility to
work through the content and activities at your own pace over a 180-day period. The
estimated time to complete the course is 40 hours. An extension to complete the course
over 365 days is available free of charge.
Content will be taught using a series of lecture-based videos, audio presentations,
interactive exercises, readings, and assessments. In addition to viewing audio and
video lectures, you will be asked to work through and complete activities.
With the purchase of official ISC2 CISSP self-paced training, you will receive up
to 365 days to access official ISC2 course content, including:
- Official ISC2 student training guide (electronic format)
- 15+ hours of multimedia content
- Nine applied scenario activities
- 71 content-specific activities
- End-of-chapter quizzes with answer feedback
- 180-question post-course assessment with answer feedback
- Interactive online flashcards
- Glossary
Certificate and grading
This program allows learners to earn a certificate of completion. You are required
to successfully complete all assignments and projects and attend all classes to earn
the certificate.
Please note: This is a pass/fail course; no grade will be issued.
Refund policy
Consistent with ISC2’s standard refund policy, there are no refunds available for
ISC2 products purchased from the University of Waterloo. This training course and
its associated materials are final sale. For more information, please review WatSPEED’s withdrawal, transfer, and refund policy.
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