1. Information Security Professional (CISSP Preparation)
CNIT 125
Information Security Professional (CISSP Preparation)

2. Goals of This Class
Review security terms and concepts as preparation for the CISSP exam
Apply those concepts in group research projects
Perform security-related hands-on projects

3. What to Expect From CNIT 125
Experience handling responsibility and secrecy
Real-world ethical problems and resolutions
Social skills development
Preparation for (ISC)^2 Certification

4. Certifications

5. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
The first and primary certification in information security (Link CISSP 1)

6. Benefits of CISSP Certification
CISSP was the third highest salaried certification in 2009 (Link CISSP 3)
Required for government information assurance employees (Link CISSP 4)
CISSP certification is not only an objective measure of excellence, but a globally recognized standard of achievement (Link CISSP 2)

7. Requirements for CISSP Certification
Five years of experience in information security
The exam costs $550
There are 250 multiple-choice questions
Exam duration: six hours
Subscribe to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics

8. Associate of (ISC)^2 Certification
No experience required (link CISSP 7)
Shows that you passed the exam, and that you are serious about a career in Information Security
Subscribe to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics

9. SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Only one year of experience required (link CISSP 8)
Test is 90 minutes long, questions
Exam fee: $250 (link CISSP 9)

10. Code of Ethics

11. Code of Ethics Canons
Protect society, the commonwealth, and the infrastructure.
Act honorably, honestly, justly, responsibly, and legally.
Provide diligent and competent service to principals.
Advance and protect the profession.
See link CISSP 6

12. iClicker Questions

13. What is your goal in this course?
CISSP Certification
SSCP Certification
CCSF Certificate or Associate Degree
Professional advancement without gaining a certificate
I want to gain knowledge, without a plan to apply it at a job

14. What networking-related certifications do you have?
None A+
Network+
CCNA
Something else

15. What security-related certifications do you have?
None
Security+
CEH
CISSP
Something else

16. What is your security employment goal?
Anywhere/Don't Know
Small/Medium Business
Corporate
Government/Education
Military or Law Enforcement

17. Are you willing to relocate for employment?
Not at all
Only in the SF Bay Area
Only in California
Only in the USA
Anywhere

18. Do you have a resume? I have never made one, and I don't know how to
I don't have one, but I can easily make one
I have an old one, that will need updating
I have a current resume ready now

19. Would you like to have a resume-writing workshop?No
Maybe
Yes

20. What is your current employment status?
Unemployed, not looking for a job (including retired)
Unemployed, looking for a job
Working in a non-iT job
Working in an IT job, not security-related
Working in an IT security-related job