As the first credential accredited by ANSI to ISO Standard 17024:2003 in the field of information security, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification provides information security professionals with not only an objective measure of competence, but a globally recognized standard of achievement. 

(ISC)2, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc., was founded in 1989. This not-for-profit organization manages the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification.

Gained Skill Set
Upon completion of this course, your ability in the following skill areas will be measured and assessed:

• Access Control Systems and Methodology
• Applications and Systems Development Security
• Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Cryptography
• Law, Investigation and Ethics
• Operations Security
• Physical Security
• Security Architecture and Models
• Security Management Practices
• Telecommunications and Network Security

CISSP Associated Job Titles
The CISSP program provides the training to prepare you for numerous
careers in the IT industry, including:

• Chief Information Officer
• Chief Security Officer
• Senior Security Specialist
• Senior Security Technician

Valencia Enterprises CISSP Program Prerequisites
This advanced-level certification is meant for IT security professionals with the following level of experience:

A minimum of four years of PROFESSIONAL experience in the field of information security. A bachelor's degree can substitute for one of these required years. Additionally, a Master's Degree in Information Security from a National Center of Excellence can substitute for one year towards the four-year requirement.

This experience requirement essentially forms the prerequisite for this vendor-neutral certification.