Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
R3 500.00
Accelerate your cybersecurity career with the CISSP certification. Earning the CISSP proves you have what it takes to effectively design, implement and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program.
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 Industry partner: ISC2 |
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- Admission requirements
- Accreditation status
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Course fee
Cost: R3 500.00
Deposit: R875.00
Monthly instalment: R875.00 x 3
Study duration: We recommend a total of 20 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 1 month.
Skillsoft course access: 12 months
About the course
Course code: C01063
Who earns the CISSP?
The CISSP is ideal for experienced security practitioners, managers and executives interested in proving their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles, including those in the following positions:
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Director of Security
- IT Director/Manager
- Security Systems Engineer
- Security Analyst
- Security Manager
- Security Auditor
- Security Architect
- Security Consultant
- Network Architect
Modules and topics covered:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CISSP 2024: Professional Ethics & Security Concepts
- CISSP 2024: Security Governance & Compliance Issues
- CISSP 2024: Investigations & Policies
- CISSP 2024: Risk Management Concepts
- CISSP 2024: Threat Modeling, SCRM, & Security Awareness
- CISSP 2024: Asset Classification, Handling, & Provisioning
- CISSP 2024: Data Lifecycle, Controls, & Compliance
- CISSP 2024: Secure Design Principles & Models
- CISSP 2024: Vulnerabilities of Architectures, Designs, & Solution Elements
- CISSP 2024: Cryptographic Solutions & Cryptanalytic Attacks
- CISSP 2024: Site & Facility Security
- CISSP 2024: Secure Design Principles in Network Architectures (Part 1)
- CISSP 2024: Secure Design Principles in Network Architectures (Part 2)
- CISSP 2024: Securing Network Components & Communication Channels
- CISSP 2024: Controlling Asset Access, Device Identification, and Authentication
- CISSP 2024: Authorization Mechanisms & Identity Management
- CISSP 2024: Security Audit & Controls Testing
- CISSP 2024: Collecting & Analyzing Security Process Data
- CISSP 2024: Logging, Monitoring, & Investigations
- CISSP 2024: Foundational Security Operations & Resource Protection
Admission requirements
Academic grade and experience: Candidates who want to attempt the external certification exam must have a minimum of five years cumulative, full-time experience in two or more of the eight domains of the current CISSP Exam Outline.
Earning a post-secondary degree (bachelors or masters) in computer science, information technology (IT) or related fields may satisfy up to one year of the required experience or an additional credential from the ISC2 approved list may satisfy up to one year of the required experience.
Part-time work and internships may also count towards the experience requirement.
Candidates can satisfy one year work experience if they hold one of the approved credentials on the ISC2 approved list.
A candidate who doesn’t have the required experience to become a CISSP may become an Associate of ISC2 by successfully passing the CISSP examination. The Associate of ISC2 will then have six years to earn the five years required experience.
Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).
Expertise level: Expert
Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.
Effort: Self-paced learning online.
Accreditation status
Course type: Industry endorsed
Industry partner: ISC2
Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.
Certification issued by: College SA
Assessment details
- Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
- At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
- Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.
Exam information:
- External industry exam: CISSP
- Exam format: Multiple choice questions and advanced innovative items.
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Number of questions: 120-150
- Passing score: 700 out of a possible 1000
- Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored exam.
- Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.
ISC2 Cybersecurity Certifications:
GeneralCertified in Cybersecurity (CC) | Specialised |
What to expect
Dedicated support team
We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.
Exam booking assistance
Depending on your chosen course you will either receive advice or assistance in booking certain exams yourself, or our exam team will make a booking on your behalf. Our team will advise you on the venue closest to you, assist with booking a seat, and confirm the time, date and logistics for your exam sitting. College SA also offers discounted exam vouchers for numerous IT certification exams.
Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access
Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, and mentoring. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.
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