SecureNinja's CISSP-ISSEP training and certification boot camp in Washington, DC and San Diego, CA is a specialty of the CISSP in which you will learn the competence of the four domains of the Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) Concentration, with in-depth study of information security topics related specifically to engineering.
Topics Covered
- Be able to demonstrate his or her knowledge of the standards and regulations pertaining to systems security engineering, certification and accreditation, information assurance, and technical management.
- Be able to demonstrate his or her knowledge of the four domains of the CISSP-ISSEP CBK through various scenarios and models
- Create a study plan to successfully pass the CISSP-ISSEP Examination
The five domains of the CBK covered by CISSP-ISSEP certification are:
- Domain 1: Systems Security Engineering Foundations
Focuses on understanding and applying security engineering principles, methodologies, and processes. It covers security design considerations, system security architecture, and security engineering frameworks to ensure robust and resilient information systems.
- Domain 2: Risk Management
Involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the system lifecycle. It includes risk analysis methodologies, threat modeling, security assessments, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations to protect systems from potential vulnerabilities and threats.
- Domain 3: Security Planning and Design
Covers the development of security architectures and plans that align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. It includes designing secure systems, implementing security controls, and integrating security into system development lifecycles to enhance overall system security posture.
- Domain 4: Systems Implementation, Verification, and Validation
Ensures that security measures are properly implemented and function as intended throughout a system’s lifecycle. It includes security testing, verification, validation, and evaluation of security controls to confirm compliance with security requirements and effectiveness in mitigating risks.
- Domain 5: Secure Operations, Change Management, and Disposal
Addresses maintaining security during system operations, securely managing changes, and ensuring the proper decommissioning of systems. It includes incident response, continuous monitoring, security auditing, and securely disposing of retired systems to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.
Who Would Benefit
CISSPs looking to become an Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Prerequisites
CISSP certification
Required Exams
CISSP-ISSEP Exam
- Format: 125 multiple-choice questions.
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Passing Score: 700 out of 1000 points.
Courseware
SecureNinja Courseware
Course Length
- 5 Days
- 40 hours
Follow On Courses
CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSMP
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Start Date | End Date | Location | Days | In Person | Online |
Apr. 28, 2025 | May. 02, 2025 |
San Diego, CA
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May. 05, 2025 | May. 09, 2025 |
Alexandria, VA
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Jun. 23, 2025 | Jun. 27, 2025 |
Alexandria, VA
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Jul. 14, 2025 | Jul. 18, 2025 |
San Diego, CA
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Sep. 08, 2025 | Sep. 12, 2025 |
Alexandria, VA
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Sep. 22, 2025 | Sep. 26, 2025 |
San Diego, CA
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Nov. 03, 2025 | Nov. 07, 2025 |
Alexandria, VA
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Nov. 10, 2025 | Nov. 14, 2025 |
San Diego, CA
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FAQs
The Information systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) was created by ISC2 as a concentration of their CISSP certification. The purpose of the ISSEP is to ensure that the IT professional can understand and apply information system security engineering processes as the Information System Security Engineer on the systems engineering team. The IT professional can also analyze, design, develop, and evaluate the security design and architecture for systems using security engineering processes and principles. Lastly proves the IT professional can develop system solutions that employ security functions and provide adequate protection to system functions.
Yes, the ISSEP is an advanced level certification designed for IT professionals that are CISSP certified.
You must be a certified CISSP professional in good standing with ISC2 and successfully take the ISSEP exam.
Having a ISSEP certification will set you apart from your CISSP colleagues and show potential employers, you have an ability to apply systems engineering principles and process to develop secure systems.
Yes, having a CISSP-ISSEP certification will show employers you have are a CISSP certified professional specializing in Security Engineering with relative work experience.