CISSP

Online Information Systems Security Professional Certification Course

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16,300
10 year Job Growth
$99,095
AVG. STARTING SALARY1
ISSUING AUTHORITY

CISSP

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IT 6300

Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Issuing Authority

International Information System Security Certification Consortium

(ISC)² is an international, nonprofit membership association for information security leaders. With more than 168,000 certified members, they are known as the world’s leading cybersecurity professional organization.

CISSP

Certification Detail

The CISSP is an advanced-level certification. This program is ideal for experienced security practitioners, managers and executives interested in proving their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles. It is intended for the experienced IT security-related practitioners, auditors, consultants, investigators, or instructors, including network or security analysts and engineers, network administrators, information security specialists, and risk management professionals, who are pursuing CISSP training and certification to acquire the credibility and mobility to advance within their current computer security careers or to migrate to a related career.

Cybersecurity professionals with the CISSP are among the most sought-after security experts in the world. They are information security leaders who understand cybersecurity strategy, as well as hands-on implementation. It shows you have the knowledge and experience to design, develop and manage the overall security posture of an organization. The skills taught in this program are particularly important for those interested in working in areas such as network security, security operations, security, and risk management, identity and access management, security engineering, or software development security. 

Cybersecurity professionals with the CISSP are among the most sought-after security experts in the world. They are information security leaders who understand cybersecurity strategy, as well as hands-on implementation. It shows you have the knowledge and experience to design, develop and manage the overall security posture of an organization. The skills taught in this program are particularly important for those interested in working in areas such as network security, security operations, security, and risk management, identity and access management, security engineering, or software development security. 

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MedCertsCommunity CollegeOnline College
Program & Tuition Cost$4,000 averageUp to $20,000$3,000 average
Exam Fees, Books & MaterialsIncludedUp to $750Up to $750
Job Ready In3–6 months24–48 months3–6 months
Schedule FlexibilityOn-demand 24/7Set class scheduleOn-demand 24/7
Travel RequirementsNone: 100% onlineOn-campus classroomsNone: 100% online
Student SupportPersonal Advisors: text, call, and email accessProfessors: scheduled office hoursSupport inbox
Career CoachingExam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careersExam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirementsExam-specific only
Content Delivery3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learningProfessor lecturesVaries: typically videos and presentations

This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.

CISSP

Certification

Skills Gained

  • Be prepared to pass the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam
  • Explore the eight domains of the CISSP Body of Knowledge (BOK)
  • Develop skills to master professional certification exam questions and time management techniques
  • Discuss basic security, information security governance, and risk management concepts
  • Understand the importance of ethics in information security, compliance with legal and regulatory issues
  • Assess best practices that serve to manage and reduce security risks associated with various frameworks, networks and technology structures of an enterprise
  • Understand the role of personnel security policies and procedures, and documentation
  • Evaluate the impact of high-level procedures, structures, and standards used in defining, designing, and implementing information technology
  • Examine strategies for disaster recovery, business continuity, and security in operations

CISSP

Career Pathways

Attainable Jobs

Security Manager

$88,600 – $108,267

Estimated Salary1

Security Engineer

Front line of protecting the company assets from threats. They work with IT infrastructure, conduct penetration tests, monitor networks and systems for security breaches, and conduct periodic network scans to find any network vulnerabilities.

$57000 – $130000

Estimated Salary1

Security Architect

Secure enterprise information by determining security requirements, planning, implementation, and testing security systems. They prepare security standards, policies and procedures.

$91000 – $157000

Estimated Salary1

1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

Information System Security Professional (CISSP)