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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Security Governance and Risk Management

  • Core principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) in protecting government information assets
  • Establishing security governance structures, policies, and standards compliant with ISO 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  • Conducting comprehensive risk analysis, quantitative and qualitative assessments, and implementing effective mitigation strategies
  • Performing business impact analyses, enhancing workforce security awareness, and implementing mandatory training programs
  • Navigating legal obligations, regulatory compliance, and privacy statutes including GDPR, HIPAA, and applicable local laws for government operations

Asset Protection and Data Governance

  • Defining information classification schemes, establishing ownership protocols, and implementing protective controls
  • Managing data handling lifecycle processes, including retention schedules, secure deletion, backup integrity, and authorized transfers
  • Safeguarding privacy rights and overseeing full data lifecycle management to ensure regulatory adherence
  • Ensuring the secure use of information assets and enforcing strict media control and disposal procedures

Secure Architecture and Engineering

  • Applying secure design principles to system architecture and infrastructure development
  • Implementing cryptographic standards, including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing algorithms, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and robust key management
  • Integrating physical security measures and utilizing Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for key protection
  • Designing secure virtualization environments, adopting cloud-native security patterns, and ensuring secure API integration

Network and Communications Security

  • Securing network models and protocols through the use of TLS, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and IPSec standards
  • Deploying perimeter defenses, network segmentation, firewalls, and Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Protecting wireless networks, securing remote access points, and implementing zero-trust network architectures
  • Architecting secure network topologies within cloud and hybrid environments to support secure government communications

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

  • Enforcing access control through rigorous identification, authentication, authorization, and accountability mechanisms
  • Managing identity providers, federation protocols, Single Sign-On (SSO), and cloud-based access federation
  • Implementing Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to minimize exposure
  • Overseeing the identity lifecycle, including secure provisioning, deprovisioning, and regular entitlement reviews

Security Assessment and Testing Protocols

  • Testing security controls via Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning
  • Developing audit strategies and applying established review frameworks to verify control effectiveness
  • Managing logs, executing continuous monitoring, and conducting ongoing security assessments
  • Employing red team, blue team, and adversary simulation techniques to validate defensive capabilities

Security Operations and Resilience

  • Planning and executing incident response, conducting digital forensics, and managing case handling
  • Designing Security Operations Centers (SOCs), integrating threat intelligence, and establishing monitoring capabilities
  • Managing patching cycles, vulnerability remediation, and system configuration management
  • Formulating business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience plans to sustain critical services

Secure Software Development Lifecycle

  • Integrating security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and adopting DevSecOps practices
  • Identifying and mitigating common vulnerabilities, extending beyond the OWASP Top 10 to address broader security risks
  • Conducting code reviews, utilizing static and dynamic analysis tools, and leveraging secure development frameworks
  • Assessing supply chain risks, managing third-party dependencies, and implementing runtime protection mechanisms

Examination Preparation and Continuous Learning

  • Understanding the CISSP exam structure, developing question analysis strategies, and optimizing time management
  • Completing practice examinations and domain-specific assessments to gauge readiness
  • Performing personal gap analyses and establishing structured study plans for exam preparation
  • Utilizing recommended resources, professional communities, and continuous learning pathways for career development

Conclusion and Strategic Recommendations

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of cumulative, compensated professional experience in two or more (ISC)² CISSP domains, or equivalent qualifying experience
  • Solid foundational understanding of information security principles, network infrastructure, and software systems
  • Working proficiency in risk management, cryptographic standards, and IT operational processes

Intended Audience

  • Information security professionals preparing for the CISSP certification examination
  • Security architects, management personnel, and independent consultants
  • Information technology leaders, auditors, and governance specialists responsible for oversight

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