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CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Specialization
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CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Specialization

CISSP: Advance Your Career in Information Security. Prepare for the 2024 CISSP exam with this comprehensive course covering Security & Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture, and more. Master essential concepts to pass the CISSP exam and excel in your cybersecurity career.

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What you'll learn

  • Classify assets and apply appropriate data protection methods.

  • Demonstrate secure software development practices.

  • Analyze cybersecurity threats and evaluate mitigation strategies.

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and design effective penetration tests.

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Specialization - 8 course series

Security and Risk Management

Course 17 hours4.9 (25 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Apply security control frameworks such as ISO and NIST in real-world scenarios.

  • Evaluate risks, threats, and vulnerabilities to manage and mitigate them effectively.

  • Create business continuity and disaster recovery plans tailored to organizational needs.

  • Ensure compliance with global and U.S. legal regulations through analysis and application.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Business Risk Management
Category: Risk Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: ISO/IEC 27001
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: NIST 800-53
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Threat Management
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Regulatory Requirements
Category: Security Management
Category: Cyber Governance

Asset Security

Course 24 hours4.8 (12 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Manage data throughout its lifecycle by ensuring appropriate retention and protection measures.

  • Implement security measures for data at rest, in transit, and in use across various systems.

  • Apply modern data protection methods, including DRM, DLP, and CASB, in organizational settings.

  • Analyze and tailor security controls to effectively meet specific organizational requirements.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Security
Category: Data Loss Prevention
Category: Information Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Data Governance
Category: Data Management
Category: Security Requirements Analysis
Category: Personally Identifiable Information
Category: Security Management
Category: Cloud Security

What you'll learn

  • Understand and implement common security models, including Bell-LaPadula and Biba, in system design.

  • Identify vulnerabilities in client-server, cloud, and IoT systems, and develop strategies to mitigate them.

  • Utilize cryptography and PKI to secure sensitive data and communications.

  • Design and implement physical security controls to safeguard facilities and infrastructure.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Encryption
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Cryptography
Category: Public Key Infrastructure
Category: Authentications
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Data Security
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Computer Security
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Application Security
Category: Secure Coding
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Security Controls

What you'll learn

  • Secure wired and wireless networks using modern technologies such as micro-segmentation.

  • Analyze network performance metrics and implement traffic flow strategies to optimize security.

  • Implement endpoint security measures and protect against vulnerabilities in diverse network environments.

  • Prepare for the CISSP exam by applying networking security concepts in real-world scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Security
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Encryption
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: OSI Models
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Network Routing
Category: Network Planning And Design

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Course 54 hours4.8 (10 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Manage authentication, authorization, and accounting processes within IAM systems to ensure secure access.

  • Utilize protocols like OAuth, SAML, and RADIUS to enhance authentication security and prevent breaches.

  • Perform identity lifecycle management tasks, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews, to maintain secure identities.

  • Apply Federated Identity Management (FIM) to enable secure cross-domain access for users and systems.

Skills you'll gain

Category: OAuth
Category: Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Category: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: User Provisioning
Category: Network Security
Category: User Accounts
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Security Controls
Category: Authentications
Category: Single Sign-On (SSO)
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Enterprise Security

Security Assessment and Testing

Course 62 hours

What you'll learn

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests using industry-standard methodologies.

  • Analyze test data and develop remediation strategies based on findings to enhance security.

  • Perform internal and external security audits to ensure compliance and effective risk management.

  • Prepare for the CISSP exam by applying a deep understanding of security assessment and testing principles.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Simulations
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Security Testing
Category: Security Controls
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Test Planning

Security Operations

Course 75 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply incident response strategies to handle security breaches and vulnerabilities effectively.

  • Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure organizational resilience.

  • Manage patch and change management processes to maintain system security and resiliency.

  • Implement physical security controls to protect personnel and facilities from physical threats.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Change Control
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Patch Management
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Incident Management
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Safety and Security
Category: Security Controls
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Category: Business Continuity Planning
Category: Information Technology Operations
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Threat Management

Secure Software Development

Course 87 hours4.9 (16 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Apply secure coding standards to reduce vulnerabilities at the source-code level.

  • Conduct comprehensive application security testing and manage post-deployment risks effectively.

  • Implement auditing, logging, and change management processes to ensure secure software development and maintenance.

  • Assess the security of third-party, open-source, and cloud-based software to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Configuration Management
Category: Application Security
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Process Driven Development
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Software Development Methodologies
Category: Agile Methodology
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Software Testing
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Software Development Life Cycle
Category: Security Testing
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: DevSecOps

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