Since the release of the CISSP exam
it has become the gold standard of
security certifications. The CISSP
exam has grown from a few thousand
people to tens of thousands. It is
one of the most sought after and
internationally recognized security
credentials available. The CISSP
is a top level DoD 8570 certification
and consistently ranking in the top 5
industry certifications.
CISSP Exam and Test Format
The CISSP exam is designed to
objectively assess and measure
Information Security knowledge. Concepts
covered in the CISSP exam are directly
derived from the CISSP Common Body of
Knowledge (CBK). The CISSP program is
the first IT certification to be an ANSI
ISO/IEC Standard 17024:2003
accreditation.
A summary of the exam structure and
passing requirements are as follows:
The CISSP Exam Domains
The CISSP exam addresses 10 domains which include:
* Operation Security
* Security Management
* Security Models and Architecture
* Access Control Systems and Methodologies
* Applications Development Security
* Physical Security
* Cryptography
* Telecommunications, Network and Internet
* Business Continuity Planning
Domain One - Physical Security
Don’t underestimate the challenge of mastering the materialin the Physical Security domain. If you don’t work in this fieldon a regular basis, give yourself plenty of time to review the concepts. This domain encompasses all areas of physical security,from choosing a site to securing it against natural or manmade disasters. As a CISSP, you must protect not only thecompany’s assets, but also its employees. The following list includes some key areas from this content that you need tomaster for the CISSP exam:
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
