What you will learn
Explore the ISSEP certification. CISSPs who are awarded this additional concentration have demonstrated their knowledge in the practical application of system and security engineering principles and the processes to develop a secure system. An ISSEP analyzes organizational needs, defines security requirements, designs security architectures, develops secure designs, implements system security and supports system security assessment and authorization for government and industry.
Syllabus
Introduction to System Security Engineering
Course — 01:40:49
K0004, K0005, K0045, K0067, K0076, K0081, K0082, K0102, K0153, K0280, K0321, S0052, S0140
A captivating look into the world of system and security engineering.
Domain 1: Systems Security Engineering Foundations
Course — 01:48:34
K0004, K0005, K0006, K0045, K0067, K0076, K0081, K0082, K0092, K0102, K0153, K0280, K0321, K0435, K0436, K0560, S0052, S0140
This course covers systems security engineering and lays a foundation for both exam preparation and security engineering.
Domain 2: Risk Management
Course — 01:34:35
K0002, K0004, K0005, K0006, K0038, K0045, K0048, K0067, K0082, K0092, K0101, K0102, K0149, K0165, K0280, K0435, K0436, K0455, K0506, K0527, S0304
Domain 2 focuses on the risk management practices necessary to protect the health of our organization.
Domain 3: Security Planning and Design
Course — 01:04:05
K0001, K0004, K0005, K0006, K0045, K0067, K0075, K0076, K0080, K0081, K0082, K0086, K0092, K0102, K0153, K0332, K0347, K0435, K0498, K0519, S0022, S0036, S0135, S0141, S0160
Domain 3 introduces security planning and design, taking us from requirement to completed solutions.
Domain 4: Systems Implementation, Verification and Validation
Course — 00:27:11
K0004, K0006, K0028, K0045, K0054, K0067, K0073, K0075, K0076, K0080, K0081, K0082, K0102, K0153, K0347, K0488, S0032, S0036, S0040, S0135, S0141, S0160, S0218, S0282
Domain 4 looks at deploying, verifying and validating security controls within our enterprises.
Domain 5: Secure Operations, Change Management and Disposal
Course — 01:45:04
K0004, K0006, K0028, K0045, K0073, K0075, K0080, K0081, K0102, K0153, K0299, K0347, K0488, S0027, S0032, S0036, S0040, S0135, S0141, S0160, S0280, S0282
Domain 5 addresses the long-term management of our enterprise, from implementation to sunsetting of our systems.
CISSP-ISSEP Practice Exam
Assessment — 125 questions — 01:02:30
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Learning path insights

How to claim CPEs
Should you complete this learning path, you’ll be able to download a certificate of completion. Use this to claim your CPEs or CPUs.
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- Mission Assessment Specialist
- Exploitation Analyst
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