What you will learn
You’ll learn the techniques and tools used by security management professionals and how to apply them to conduct security assessments, risk assessments, business impact analysis and to create and manage business continuity, and disaster recovery plans. This learning path teaches you the skills and methodology needed to manage a security practice in your organization. You’ll learn advanced security management techniques as you progress through six courses tied to the ISSMP exam objectives. Upon completion you’ll be prepared to earn your CISSP-ISSMP certification and have an established base of security management knowledge that can be leveraged to progress into the other advanced concentrations of the CISSP or open up new career roles.
Syllabus
Leadership and Business Management
Course — 02:45:22
K0003, K0004, K0072, K0101, K0121, K0264, K0293, K0296, K0425, K0477, K0518, K0579, S0038, S0356
Get an overview of ISSMP leadership and business management topics.
Systems Life Cycle Management
Course — 02:37:21
K0004, K0013, K0070, K0075, K0081, K0121, K0165, K0198, K0342, S0001, S0051, S0242
Explore ISSMP system development life cycle management topics.
Risk Management
Course — 01:21:44
K0002, K0004, K0048, K0084, K0149, K0154, K0165, K0169, K0214, K0263, K0264, K0267, K0379, K0455, K0527, S0171
Get an overview of ISSMP risk management topics.
Threat Intelligence and Incident Management
Course — 01:05:37
K0004, K0021, K0026, K0041, K0042, K0146, K0150, K0231, K0267, K0292, K0317, K0343, K0381, K0399, K0519, K0543, K0586, S0032, S0054, S0080, S0175, S0365
Get an overview of ISSMP threat intelligence and incident management topics.
Contingency Management
Course — 01:42:41
K0004, K0021, K0026, K0032, K0041, K0042, K0046, K0150, K0157, K0210, K0292, K0353, K0399, K0519, K0584, S0032, S0054, S0186, S0365
Get an overview of ISSMP contingency management topics.
Law, Ethics and Security Compliance Management
Course — 01:54:08
K0001, K0003, K0004, K0007, K0018, K0019, K0021, K0026, K0028, K0032, K0038, K0044, K0049, K0056, K0063, K0065, K0072, K0074, K0075, K0089, K0091, K0109, K0114, K0130, K0157, K0179, K0190, K0194, K0196, K0199, K0227, K0260, K0261, K0262, K0267, K0291, K0293, K0336, K0351, K0373, K0410, K0432, K0435, K0488, K0524, K0560, K0561, K0609, K0610, K0615, K0622, S0027, S0031, S0061, S0073, S0077, S0115, S0124, S0142, S0151, S0167, S0206, S0282
Get an overview of ISSMP law, ethics and compliance management topics.
ISSMP Domain 1 Quiz
Assessment — 10 questions — 00:05:00
ISSMP Domain 2 Quiz
Assessment — 10 questions — 00:05:00
ISSMP Domain 3 Quiz
Assessment — 10 questions — 00:05:00
ISSMP Domain 4 Quiz
Assessment — 10 questions — 00:05:00
ISSMP Domain 5 Quiz
Assessment — 10 questions — 00:05:00
ISSMP Domain 6 Quiz
Assessment — 10 questions — 00:05:00
ISSMP Practice Exam
Assessment — 200 questions — 01:40:00
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