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Check out this CISSP alternative! This C)ISSO 5-day instructor-led course is designed for a forward-thinking security professional or consultant that manages or plays a key role in an organization’s information security department. It will prepare the participant for multiple managerial roles inside the INFOSEC community by covering a broad range of topics. Students will learn theories in security concepts, practices, monitoring and compliance in IS management. An Information Systems Security Officer is able to implement and maintain cost-effective security controls that are closely aligned with business and industry standards.

The C)ISSO addresses the broad range of industry best practices, knowledge and skills expected of a security manager/officer. The student will learn in-depth theory pertaining to the practical implementation of core security concepts, practices, monitoring and compliance in the full panorama of IS management. Through the use of a risk-based approach, the C)ISSO is able to implement and maintain cost-effective security controls that are closely aligned with both business and industry standards. Whether you’re responsible for the management of a Cyber Security team, a Security Officer, an IT auditor or a Business Analyst, the C)ISSO certification course is an ideal way to increase your knowledge, expertise, and skill. Note: the C)ISSO course/certification has been validated by the NSA for: CNSSI-4012, National Information Assurance Training Standard for Senior System Managers and NSTISSI - 4011, National Training Standard for Information Systems Security (INFOSEC). Additionally, this course and certification aims ensure that the holder has a broad base of knowledge covering a large variety of INFOSEC areas to ensure that they are able to effectively run an INFOSEC team and establish a cybersecurity culture. This course will qualify for 40 CPE credits as well. This course will also included the following:
~Exam Simulator
~Exam Prep Questions

Target Audience
IS Security Officers, IS Managers, Risk Managers, Auditors, IS Control Assessors, System Managers and government security personnel.

What You'll Learn
Upon completion, Certified Information Systems Security Officer students will be able to not only be able to establish industry acceptable Cyber Security & IS management standards with current best practices but also will be prepared to competently take the C)ISSO exam.

  • Risk Management
  • Security Management
  • Identity Management
  • Access Control
  • Security Models and Evaluation Criteria
  • Operations Security
  • Symmetric Cryptography and Hashing
  • Asymmetric Cryptography and Hashing
  • Network Connections
  • Network Protocols and Devices
  • Telephony, VPNs and Wireless
  • Security Architecture and Attacks
  • Software Development Security
  • Database Security
  • Malware and Software Attacks
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  • Incident Management, Law, and Ethics
  • Physical Security

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  • Course Number C)ISSO
  • Course Length 5 days
  • Course Fee $3,495.00
  • Delivery Format vILT (Instructor Led; Virtual LIVE Online; Remote Training)
  • Course Topic Certification
  • Vendor Mile2
Need a different date? This course is also offered on these dates
Date Course ID Course Name Duration Delivery Format Registration
06/09/2025 C)ISSO Certified Information Systems Security Officer (C)ISSO) 5 days vILT Register
08/04/2025 C)ISSO Certified Information Systems Security Officer (C)ISSO) 5 days vILT Register

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