Course Outline
Security and Risk Management for Government
- Foundations of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)
- Security governance, policies, and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
- Risk analysis, assessment, and mitigation strategies for government
- Business impact analysis, security awareness programs, and training initiatives for government employees
- Legal, regulatory, compliance, and privacy issues (GDPR, HIPAA, local laws) relevant to government operations
Asset Security for Government
- Information classification, ownership, and protection measures for government data
- Data handling procedures for retention, deletion, backup, and secure transfer within government systems
- Privacy protection and comprehensive data lifecycle management practices for government agencies
- Secure use of assets and media control protocols for government operations
Security Engineering for Government
- Principles of secure system and architecture design tailored for government applications
- Cryptography techniques, including symmetric, asymmetric, hashing, PKI, and key management, for government use
- Physical security considerations and the deployment of hardware security modules (HSMs) in government facilities
- Secure virtualization practices, cloud-native security patterns, and secure API usage for government systems
Communications and Network Security for Government
- Network models, protocols, and secure communications methods (TLS, VPN, IPSec) for government networks
- Perimeter defenses, network segmentation, firewalls, IDS/IPS configurations for government infrastructure
- Wireless security measures, remote access controls, and zero-trust network architectures for government environments
- Secure design of network architectures in cloud and hybrid environments for government agencies
Identity and Access Management (IAM) for Government
- Access control mechanisms: identification, authentication, authorization, and accountability for government users
- Identity providers, federation services, SSO solutions, and access federation in cloud environments for government
- Privileged access management (PAM) and role-based access control (RBAC) strategies for government systems
- Lifecycle management of identities: provisioning, deprovisioning, and entitlement review processes for government personnel
Security Assessment and Testing for Government
- Security control testing methodologies: SAST, DAST, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning for government systems
- Audit strategies and review frameworks tailored for government agencies
- Log management, monitoring practices, and continuous assessment techniques for government operations
- Red teaming, blue teaming, and adversary simulation exercises for government security teams
Security Operations for Government
- Incident response planning, handling procedures, and forensic analysis for government incidents
- Design of security operations centers (SOC), monitoring protocols, and integration of threat intelligence in government settings
- Patching schedules, vulnerability management practices, and configuration management for government systems
- Business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience planning for government agencies
Software Development Security for Government
- Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices for government applications
- Identification and mitigation of common vulnerabilities beyond OWASP Top 10 in government software
- Code review processes, static/dynamic analysis tools, and secure coding frameworks for government developers
- Management of supply chain risks, dependency management, and runtime protection strategies for government software
Exam Strategy, Practice, and Wrap-Up for Government Professionals
- CISSP exam format, question strategy, and time management tips for government professionals
- Practice exams and domain-specific quizzes to prepare government candidates
- Gap analysis techniques and personalized study plans for government employees
- Recommended resources, communities, and continuous learning paths for ongoing professional development in government security roles
Summary and Next Steps for Government Professionals
Requirements
- At least 5 years of cumulative, paid work experience in two or more of the (ISC)² CISSP domains or equivalent experience for government roles.
- Foundational knowledge of information security concepts, networks, and software systems for government operations.
- Familiarity with risk management, cryptography, and IT operations for government environments.
Audience
- Information security professionals preparing for the CISSP exam to enhance their skills for government service.
- Security architects, managers, and consultants working in or with government agencies.
- IT leaders, auditors, and governance professionals focused on improving cybersecurity for government organizations.
Testimonials (7)
Being approachable and pushing us into interaction
Daniel - EY GLOBAL SERVICES (POLAND) SP Z O O
Course - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
the topic was interesting itself and we had opportunity to discuss it with different perspectives.
Marcin - EY GLOBAL SERVICES (POLAND) SP Z O O
Course - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
trainer competence
Evghenii - Arctic Stream
Course - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Good material organization and understandable instructor's English.
Ion Temciuc - Arctic Stream
Course - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Good material organization and understandable instructor's English.
Hanny - Arctic Stream
Course - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
His knowledge, the way he explains and his kindness
Marcelo Martinez - EY GLOBAL SERVICES (POLAND) SP Z O O
Course - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
I liked mix of theory and practical case example. Very good overview of each topic then going through slides.