Present that the CISSIP certification is considered the ‘gold standard’ and the most prestigious certification for security managers and CISO’s.
Recognize that professionals must possess at least five years of direct, full-time experience as a security professional working in at least two of the eight domains of information security knowledge, or four years of direct security work experience in two or more domains. The candidate must also have a four-year college degree.
Review the eight domains that are included in a 100 to 150 multiple-choice exam that has a completion time of six hours (with exception to accommodations):
Security and risk management
Asset security
Security architecture and engineering
Communication and network security
Identity and access management
Security assessment and testing
Security operations
Software development security
Understand that, once certified, the CISSP holder must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) every three years with a minimum of 20 hours per year.
Examine the CISSP concentrations and stress to students what(ISC)2 offers; several concentrations are available for CISSPs to demonstrate advanced knowledge beyond the CISSP CBK.
ISSAP: Information System Security Architecture Professional
ISSEP: Information System Security Engineering Professional
ISSMP: Information Systems Security Management Professional