Course essentials
Boot camp at a glance
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Method
Live online, in-person, team onsite
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Duration
7 days
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Experience
5+ years
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Average salary
$124,000
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Meets 8570.1
DoD Information Assurance requirements
What you'll learn
Training overview
Get ready for a seven-day immersive training experience delivered online, in-person or in team onsite formats. Our expert instructors guide you through the eight domains of the (ISC)² CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), covering all aspects of information security. We ensure you have the tools and resources to master this knowledge effectively.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Training overview: Our industry-leading approach covers all aspects of information security, from developing security policies to managing risk and understanding technical security controls. We provide the tools and resources you need to master this knowledge effectively.
- Exam Pass Guarantee: We are committed to your success. Our training program will equip you with the necessary skills and best practices to pass the CISSP exam on your first attempt. If you don’t pass the exam on your first try, we offer a second attempt for free.
- Meets DoD information assurance requirements: Our CISSP Boot Camp aligns with the U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8570.1 requirements. It is an excellent choice for DoD Information Assurance workers or contractors engaged in information security-related work.
Award-winning training you can trust
What's included
Everything you need to know
- 90-day extended access to Boot Camp components, including class recordings
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Exam Pass Guarantee
- Exam voucher
- Free 90-day Infosec Skills subscription (access to 1,400+ additional courses and labs)
- Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
- Pre-study learning path
- Unlimited practice exam attempts
Before your boot camp
Prerequisites
To get the most from your CISSP Boot Camp, you need:
- A foundational understanding of information security before you start
While at least five years of professional experience in the field is required to obtain the CISSP certification, it is possible to become an Associate of (ISC)² by passing the exam without the required work experience. In addition, up to one year of experience can be earned with the CISSP experience waiver.
Syllabus
Training schedule
Preparation (before the boot camp starts)
CISSP prep course
Day 1
Security & risk management
- Confidentiality, integrity and availability
- Security governance policies and their supporting counterparts
- Compliance
- Global information security
- Legal and regulatory policies
- Professional ethics
- Business continuity
- Personnel security
- Risk management
- Threat modeling
- Acquisition security
- Security awareness
Security & risk management continued
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 2
Asset security
- Classify information
- Identify and document asset ownership
- Asset privacy concerns
- Asset retention policies
- Data security controls
- Handling requirements
Security engineering
- Secure engineering processes
- Review security engineering models
- Security architecture
- Web-based vulnerabilities
- Mobile vulnerabilities
- Embedded device vulnerabilities
- Cryptography components and their relationships
- Site and facility design
- Physical security
Security engineering continued
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 3
Communication and network security
- Network architecture
- Network components
- Communication channels
- Handling network attacks
Identity and access management
- Physical and logical access
- Authentication of people and devices
- Identity as service (cloud identity)
- Third-party identity
- Authorization mechanisms
- Access control attacks
- Provisioning life cycle
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 4
Security assessment and testing
- Validate assessment
- Security control
- Management and operational controls
- Analyze and report test outputs
- Internal and third party audits
- Security operations
- Handling investigations
- Investigation types
- Logging and monitoring
- Provisioning of resources
Security operations
- Resource protection
- Incident management
- Preventative measures
- Patch and vulnerability management
- Change management
- Disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Manage physical security
- Personnel safety concerns
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 5
Security operations continued
Software development security
- Software development life cycle
- Security for development environments
- Software security
- Purchased software risk
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 6
Review all eight domains
Practice exam
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 7
Take CISSP exam
Guaranteed results
Our boot camp guarantees
Exam Pass Guarantee
If you don’t pass your exam on the first attempt, get a second attempt for free. Includes the ability to re-sit the course for free for up to one year (does not apply to CMMC-AB boot camps).
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you’re not 100% satisfied with your training at the end of the first day, you may withdraw and enroll in a different online or in-person course.
Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
If an employee leaves within three months of obtaining certification, Infosec will train a different employee at the same organization tuition-free for up to one year.
Unlock team training discounts
If you’re like many of our clients, employee certification is more than a goal — it’s a business requirement. Connect with our team to learn more about our training discounts.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What’s the value in earning a CISSP certification?
The CISSP certification adds integrity and recognition to your skill set, differentiating you in the industry. It is considered the “gold standard” of information security certifications.
What career opportunities are available to CISSP Boot Camp graduates?
CISSP holders are experienced leaders sought after for job roles such as security managers, chief information security officers, security consultants and more. There is high demand for CISSP professionals, with numerous job listings requiring certification. You can learn more about career opportunities available to boot camp graduates in our CISSP job outlook article.
How does the CISSP examination process work?
The CISSP CAT exam is designed to be more efficient, reliable and secure. It takes up to three hours to complete, with around 100 questions tailored to your knowledge level. Read our article to learn more about how the CISSP exam works.
What are the renewal requirements for the CISSP?
To maintain your CISSP certification, you must earn 40 CPE credits per year, pay an annual maintenance fee and adhere to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics.
How does the CISSP experience waiver work?
If you meet specific criteria, the CISSP experience waiver allows you to waive one year of the required professional work experience. One way is if you have a security-related degree from an accredited college. The other is to hold additional credentials from the (ISC)² approved list. Learn more about how the CISSP experience waiver works.
What are the CISSP concentrations?
The three CISSP concentrations are:
- Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
- Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
- Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP)
Meets 8570.1 requirements
Attention DoD Information Assurance workers! This boot camp helps meet U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8570.1 requirements for department employees or contractors engaged in work related to information security.
You're in good company
The Infosec approach to teaching the CISSP material was priceless. The instructor’s real-world understanding, historical perspective regarding the evolution of security and never-ending humor made for an interesting week of knowledge building.
Kurt Kopf, Freddie Mac
Before this course, I didn’t understand harder CISSP concepts like cryptography. The teaching style, expertise and materials helped me understand the toughest topics. I will definitely recommend Infosec to my company and colleagues.
Myles Kellerman, Northrop Grumman
I have been in this industry for over ten years and I have never seen or heard anyone explain complex ideas and systems in such an easy-to-digest manner.
Antonio Roberto Garcia, GRA Research