Professional Development & Continuing Education

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

There are no pre-requisites in order to take this course, however, this is not an entry-level course.

5+ years industry experience is ideal. A degree in an Information Technology discipline is recommended and can be used to substitute some of the required industry experience.  If you do not have enough experience, you can become an Associate of (ISC)².

According to (ISC)², the originator and certifier, the CISSP® certification is ideal for professionals working in a number of different fields, including:

• Security Consultants
• Cybersecurity Specialists
• Security Managers
• Cybersecurity Engineers
• Security Analysts
• Cybersecurity Architects
• Chief Information Security Officers
• Security Auditors

The most common job positions for CISSP® holders include the following:

• Chief Information Security Officer
• Security Systems Administrator
• Information Assurance Analyst
• IT Security Engineer
• Senior IT Security Consultant
• Senior Information Security Assurance Consultant
• Information Security Assurance Analyst
• Chief Information Security Consultant
• Principal Cybersecurity Manager
• Senior IT Security Operations Specialist
• Senior Information Security Risk Office

This online course is interactive, including live instruction, practice/mock tests, practice exam discussions, as well as opportunities to learn from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

The CISSP® exam covers eight (8) domains commonly referred to as the CISSP® Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).  The CISSP® CBK is often described as being “an inch deep and a mile wide” because the exam content does not require that you be an expert in every domain.  Instead, the student must be familiar with many different security subjects and be able to apply their knowledge to real-life situations.  The CISSP®  exam is not a memorization test, it is an application of knowledge test. 

For example: You won’t be asked to define a collision domain, but rather, be asked how to avoid excessive collisions, or be asked to define what causes excessive collisions in a collision domain.

Our CISSP® Training Bootcamp features:

• Up-to-date official CISSP® courseware
• Emphasis on exam content and format through instruction and mock/practice tests
• Comprehensive study materials and resources
• Support from (ISC)² certified CISSP®  experts for any questions

The following book bundle is included and provided to you at no additional cost:

(ISC)2 CISSP® Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide & Practice Tests Bundle 3rd Edition

ISBN-10: 1119790026 / ISBN-13: 978-1119790020

2023 REGISTRATION FEES

• Private-Sector/For-Profit Organizations: $2,500
• Public-Sector/Non-Profit Organizations: $1,999

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

Harrisburg University reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses/events at its discretion. Should a program or event be cancelled by the University, a full refund will be issued (if applicable).

If you need to cancel your registration and would like a refund, please email ProfessionalEd@HarrisburgU.edu. Please attach the confirmation email that you received at time of registration.  Any course materials that were received prior to you cancelling your registration must be returned first (at your own expense) before any refund will be processed.

• A refund of 100% will be issued within 7 business days of your registration date.
• A refund of 50% will be issued up until 8 days prior to the start of the course/event.
• No refunds will be issued for cancellations 7 or less days prior to the start of the course/event.

NOTE: THE ACTUAL CISSP® EXAM AND EXAM FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS PREP COURSE.

In order to obtain the CISSP® certification, you must* have:

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in the Information Security Field
• A work history reflecting direct experience in at least two (2) of the eight (8) domains listed in the (ISC)² CISSP® Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).

*However, you can become an Associate of (ISC)² by passing the exam without the required work experience.

For more information on the CISSP® exam fees and to schedule your exam at an authorized testing center, please visit this link: (ISC)² Exam Pricing | (ISC)² (isc2.org)

CISSP® CAT Examination Information

The CISSP® exam uses Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) for all English exams. CISSP® exams in all other languages are administered as linear, fixed-form exams. You can learn more about CISSP® CAT.

Length of Exam: 4 hours

Number of items: 125-175

Item format: Multiple choice and advanced innovative items

Passing grade: 700 out of 1,000 points

Exam language availability: English

Testing Center: (ISC)² Authorized PPC and PVTC Select Pearson VUE Testing Centers

CISSP CAT Examination Weights

CISSP® Linear Examination Information

Length of Exam: 6 hours

Number of items: 200

Item format: Multiple choice and advanced innovative items

Passing grade: 700 out of 1,000 points

Exam language availability: Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

Testing Center: (ISC)² Authorized PPC and PVTC Select Pearson VUE Testing Centers

CISSP® Linear Examination Weights

The CISSP® meets both the DoD 8570 and DoD 8140 certification requirements for the following:

• IAT Level III
• IAM Level II
• IAM Level III
• IASAE Level I
• IASAE Level II

More information can be found here: https://dodcio.defense.gov/Cyber-Workforce/DoDCW/

INSTRUCTOR: Chris Esquire

Chris Esquire is a lawyer in private practice, university professor, cybersecurity consultant primarily focused on compliance, audits and pen testing. Previously he served as a Sr. Security Analyst for the 2nd largest energy company in the United States ensuring federal Critical Infrastructure Protection and state regulatory cyber compliance. He serves the American Bar Association as the Vice-Chair of the Information Security committee, having previously served on the Privacy and Computer Crime committee for 5 terms. He also has previously served as Academic Relations/ Research Committee Director for ISACA.

Chris has over 27 years of IT, communications and cybersecurity experience. He has several industry recognized certifications to include the CISSP, GPEN, CEH and CCSK. He is also a Certified EC Council instructor. He holds several degrees to include an BSI in Information Systems focused in IT and Accounting forensics, a MS in Information Systems,  Juris Doctor and a DBA in Cybersecurity. His research has won awards from DHS, NSA and the US Navy, it has been used as training materials for cybersecurity topics from the American Bar Association as well.