Learning Path

(ISC)² CISSP-ISSEP (2021 Update)

Learn all aspects of system security engineering while preparing for the exam.

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.

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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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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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