CNIT 125

Information Security Professional

(CISSP Preparation)

Goals of This Class

Review security terms and concepts as

preparation for the CISSP exam

Apply those concepts in group research
projects
Perform security-related hands-on
projects

What to Expect From CNIT 125

Experience handling responsibility and

secrecy
Real-world ethical problems and
resolutions
Social skills development
Preparation for (ISC)^2 Certification

Certifications

Certified
Information Systems Security
Professional (CISSP)

The first and primary certification in

information security (Link CISSP 1)

Benefits of CISSP Certification

CISSP was the third highest salaried

certification in 2009 (Link CISSP 3)

Required for government information
assurance employees (Link CISSP 4)
CISSP certification is not only an objective
measure of excellence, but a globally
recognized standard of achievement (Link
CISSP 2)

Requirements for CISSP

Certification
Five years of experience in information

security
The exam costs $550
There are 250 multiple-choice questions
Exam duration: six hours
Subscribe to the (ISC) Code of Ethics

Associate of (ISC)^2 Certification

No experience required (link CISSP 7)
Shows that you passed the exam, and that

you are serious about a career in

Information Security
Subscribe to the (ISC) Code of Ethics

SSCP - Systems Security

Certified Practitioner
Only one year of experience required (link

CISSP 8)
Test is 90 minutes long, 50-70 questions
Exam fee: $250 (link CISSP 9)

Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics Canons

Protect society, the commonwealth, and

the infrastructure.
Act honorably, honestly, justly, responsibly,
and legally.
Provide diligent and competent service to
principals.
Advance and protect the profession.

See link CISSP 6

iClicker Questions

What is your goal in this

course?
CISSP Certification
SSCP Certification
CCSF Certificate or Associate Degree
Professional advancement without
gaining a certificate
E. I want to gain knowledge, without a
plan to apply it at a job
A.
B.
C.
D.

What networking-related
certifications do you have?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

None
A+
Network+
CCNA
Something else

What security-related
certifications do you have?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

None
Security+
CEH
CISSP
Something else

What is your security

employment goal?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Anywhere/Don't Know
Small/Medium Business
Corporate
Government/Education
Military or Law Enforcement

Are you willing to relocate

for employment?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Not at all
Only in the SF Bay Area
Only in California
Only in the USA
Anywhere

Do you have a resume?

A. I have never made one, and I don't
know how to
B. I don't have one, but I can easily
make one
C. I have an old one, that will need
updating
D. I have a current resume ready now

Would you like to have a

resume-writing workshop?
A.
B.
C.

No
Maybe
Yes

What is your current

employment status?
A. Unemployed, not looking for a job
(including retired)
B. Unemployed, looking for a job
C. Working in a non-iT job
D. Working in an IT job, not securityrelated
E. Working in an IT security-related job