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Certified Information Systems Security

Professional (CISSP)

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Outline• 18% projected growth rates

Jobs

• Meetings, directing teams, developing policies and procedures

Typical Day

• HP, U.S. Air Force, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin

Top Employers

• Males, 5+ years of work experience, and Bachelor degree

Target Audience

• Offered year round, candidates must have 5 years of experience

Exam Overview

• The gold standard of security certifications

Certification Overview

• SOC: 15-1122• CIP: 11.1003

Other Information

Revised 8/19/16

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Jobs

Source: indeed.com, and bls.gov

Go to any jobs website to research job prospects for CISSP in your local area.

Average Salary:$90,120

Projected Growth Rate:

18%

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Typical Day

• Meet with senior executives and other stakeholders to offer guidance on how to maintain a strong security posture or respond to critical

• Develop policies and procedures required to ensure the right systems, processes, and technologies are in place to protect information assets

• Implement and manage day-to-day security operations• Provide direction to their teams

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Top Employers

Source: Payscale.com

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Target Audience

Source: Payscale.com

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS/BSc)• Master of Science (MS)• Bachelor of Arts (BA)• Bachelor of Business

Administration• Bachelor’s Degree

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Exam Overview

Source: isc2.org

Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam:

• Cost $599

• 6 hours

• 250 questions

• Multiple choice and advanced innovative questions

• Passing grade is 700 out of 1000 points

• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of paid full-time work

experience in 2 of the 8 domain

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Certification Overview

• THE GOLD STANDARD OF SECURITY CERTIFICATIONS

• According to research published by Burning Glass, in 2014 there

were nearly 50,000 postings for workers with a CISSP

(Certified Information Systems Security Professional) credential.

• As of June 2016, an estimated 105,705 members worldwide

hold the CISSP Certification

• According to CIO.com, a CISSP certification can add 10-15%

premium to base pay

Source: isc2.org

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Other InformationSOC: 15-1122 – Information Security Analyst

CIP: 11.1003 – Computer and Information Systems Security

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Why ed2go?• Students have access to the Virtual Career Center

• Dedicated student advisor for each student

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Appendix

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IT Certifications

ENTRY LEVEL

MID LEVEL

UPPER LEVEL

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Cyber Security Certifications

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