Certified Information Systems Security Engineering Professional

ISSEP

Certified Information Systems Security Engineering Professional

Certified Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)

Overview

The Certified Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification is designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in incorporating security into all facets of business operations. Offered by ISC2, this certification validates an individual’s ability to apply engineering principles and processes to develop secure systems, incorporating security into projects, applications, business processes, and information systems.

The certification validates an individual’s ability to:

  • Incorporate security into projects, applications, business processes, and information systems.
  • Apply engineering principles and processes to develop secure systems.
  • Provide risk-based guidance and security planning for organizations.

Course Details

The ISSEP certification encompasses five domains that cover essential aspects of security engineering.

Topics Covered:

  • Systems Security Engineering Foundations: Understanding the principles and processes of security engineering.
  • Risk Management: Techniques for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in secure systems.
  • Security Planning and Design: Developing security plans and designing secure architectures.
  • Systems Implementation, Verification and Validation: Ensuring secure implementation and validating systems.
  • Secure Operations, Change Management and Disposal: Maintaining security throughout the system lifecycle.

Learning Materials:

Participants will have access to a variety of resources, including official training materials, practice exams, and community support from experienced security engineers.

Exam Structure

The ISSEP certification is awarded upon successful completion of the exam that assesses knowledge across the covered domains.

Key Exam Requirements:

  • A minimum of two years of cumulative paid work experience in one or more of the five domains of the ISSEP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
  • The exam consists of multiple-choice questions covering all domains.

Who Should Take ISSEP?

The ISSEP certification is ideal for:

  • Cybersecurity managers responsible for overseeing security engineering initiatives.
  • Risk management specialists aiming to enhance their understanding of security engineering principles.
  • Security operations specialists looking to integrate engineering considerations into operational practices.

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