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IT 6300

Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Online Certification Training

Earn the gold standard and the most well-worth credential in the specialty of data security.

How Our

Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Program Works

4 Weeks
Program Length
15 – 20
Hours of Weekly Effort
$
99,095
k*
Average Starting Salary
33%
Estimated Job Growth

Program Overview

Certification earned

CISSP
Information Systems Security Professional Certification
What Does an Information Systems Security Professional Do?

The CISSP is the most well-worth credential in the specialty of data security. Having this certification demonstrates that the holder’s been working in IT Security for over five years, has a broad range of knowledge in ten domains related to creating, supporting, and maintaining a secure IT infrastructure, and can implement things like risk management and risk identification.

There are many unique and exciting IT career paths you can take once you’ve earned this award-winning certification. A few roles that use CISSP are an IT Security Manager who ensures everything cybersecurity-wise is running smoothly, an Ethical Hacker who works with the IT team to test for vulnerabilities, and a Penetration Tester whose job it is to test the integrity of a company’s current systems. Additional CISSP job titles to explore include those involving forensics, analysis, engineering, and information assurance.

  • Explore the eight domains of the CISSP Body of Knowledge (BOK)
  • Discuss basic security, information security governance and risk management concepts
  • Understand the importance of ethics in information security, compliance with legal and regulatory issues
  • Assess best practices which serve to manage and reduce security risks associated with various frameworks, networks and technology structures of an enterprise
  • Understand the role of personnel security policies and procedures, and documentation
  • Evaluate the impact of high-level procedures, structures and standards used in defining, designing, and implementing information technology

What You’ll Learn – IT 6300 Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification training program aims to equip students with in-demand technical and administrative competence to design, architect, and manage an organization’s security posture by applying internationally accepted information security standards.

The CISSP is an advanced-level certification. This program is ideal for experienced security practitioners, managers and executives interested in proving their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles. It is intended for the experienced IT security-related practitioners, auditors, consultants, investigators, or instructors, including network or security analysts and engineers, network administrators, information security specialists, and risk management professionals, who are pursuing CISSP training and certification to acquire the credibility and mobility to advance within their current computer security careers or to migrate to a related career.

This course provides in-depth coverage of the eight domains required to pass the CISSP exam: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Security. Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security.

By completing this program and earning the CISSP certification, graduates have the chance to prove they have the technical and managerial knowledge necessary to effectively design, engineer, and manage the overall security posture of an organization.

Upon completion, MedCerts will cover the cost of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam, sponsored by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or (ISC)².

MedCerts requires candidates for admission into this program have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of IT security. Students with less than 5 years of experience may take the CISSP exam but are NOT eligible to obtain the status of CISSP until the experience requirements are met.

To obtain CISSP certification, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years related paid full-time work experience. Earning a four-year college degree or regional equivalent or an additional credential from (ISC)² approved list will satisfy one year of the required experience. MedCerts graduates that have previously earned CySA+, PenTest+, Security+, or CCNA certification qualify to have one year of experience waived. Education credit will only satisfy one year of experience.

Candidates may still pass the CISSP exam and become an Associate of (ISC)² while earning the required work experience. The Associate of (ISC)² will then have six years to earn the five years required experience. Additional information can be found here.

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Program Details

Program Courses
Code
Course
Duration
Total Program Duration
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Web browser with internet connection
  • Course registration & payment
  • Minimum 3 years experience in the field of IT security
  • Expert-led video based training
  • Competency assessments
  • National Certification exam fee

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

  • Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  • Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  • Exam preparation process
  • 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

Career Outlook

Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Job Opportunities

Security Architect
$91,000 – $157,000
Average Earning Potential
Security Engineer
$57,000 – $130,000
Average Earning Potential
Security Manager
$88,600 – $108,267
Average Earning Potential
16,300
Entry level job
openings in the US
33%
Job growth over the next 10 years
$
99,095
Average earning
potential
*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

Tuition Cost

Information Systems Security Professional Online Training

Exam Fee Included!
Total Program Cost
$
3,000
Monthly Payment Options as low as
$
260
  • Interest rates from 0-12%

Active Duty Military Grants

MedCerts accepts education benefits from the Department of Defense for Active Duty Army, Coast Guard and Air Force.

Military Spouse Grants

Spouses of Active Duty Service Members in certain ranks may be eligible for assistance up to $2,000 per fiscal year. 

Workforce Grants

MedCerts partners with American Job Centers in 30+ states and accepts Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce grant funding.

The pricing listed above for a monthly payment plan is an estimate for the cost of an 12-month payment plan including down payment. Final pricing is given at time of purchase and may vary from both pricing examples above.
*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.

Disclaimers

  1. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

Information System Security Professional (CISSP)