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.
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