ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional® (CISSP®)

Become CISSP-certified in just six days with this accelerated course!

The ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional, also known as CISSP, is the globally recognised gold-standard IT security certification for information security professionals. With Firebrand, you can achieve it at twice the speed.

Accelerated CISSP training

Developed by ISC2, the world’s leading cyber-security membership association, this international information systems security certification is key for professionals aiming for senior roles in the field. Firebrand will help you develop the expert knowledge and skills you need to implement and manage an enterprise security programme.

On this accelerated course, you’ll study the eight domains of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK):

1. Security and Risk Management
2. Asset Security
3. Security Architecture and Engineering
4. Communication and Network Security
5. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
6. Security Assessment and Testing
7. Security Operations
8. Software Development Security

Residential or Online CISSP course

Firebrand offers both a classroom-based and CISSP online course, including everything you need to get certified in record time:

• Official courseware, labs and practice exams
• CISSP certification exam
• Accommodation, meals and snacks (for residential courses)

Both are delivered through our tried and tested Lecture | Lab | Review methodology. In this day and age, you get to choose the best one for your needs, and get your certification faster than anywhere else.

Audience

This training is ideal for those involved in creating a secure cyber world: security consultants, analysts, security managers, auditors and architects. The CISSP certification is also highly desirable for ambitious professionals aiming to achieve Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles.

Official CISSP course

Firebrand Training is an Authorised Provider of ISC2 training. On this accelerated course, you’ll get access to study guides and resources only available to authorised providers:

• Official ISC2 Training Provider
• Official CISSP certification exam included on your course
• Expert training from authorised ISC2 instructors
• Official ISC2 Student Training Guide
• 1-year access to courseware materials
• Official CISSP Practice Exam and Evaluation

Firebrand’s Official CISSP Training Benefits

• ISC2 instructors present the Common Body of Knowledge Seminar
• Study with ISC2 copyrighted training material, which is unavailable to non-partner organisations
• Prepare for your CISSP exam with the official ISC2 practice exam

You'll become an expert across the 8 CISSP domains:

• Domain 1: Security and Risk Management
• Domain 2: Asset Security
• Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
• Domain 4: Communication and Network Security
• Domain 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing
• Domain 7: Security Operations
• Domain 8: Software Development Security

What is a CISSP Bootcamp?

Firebrand’s CISSP Boot Camp is an accelerated course that will prepare you to take the challenging CISSP exam. Accelerated training is fast, but this is not a crash course – you’ll learn from a real-world security expert and study everything you need to know to pass the exam.

You’ll study the eight CISSP CBK (Common Body of Knowledge) domains using the most up-to-date curriculum and revision materials.

Firebrand’s CISSP Bootcamp is ideal for experienced security professionals, including managers, auditors and consultants – or anyone aiming to achieve CISO roles.

Does Firebrand offer CISSP online training?

Firebrand does offer online training for the CISSP certification, as well as classroom training. You now have the option to come into the training centre or get CISSP certified from the comfort of your own home.

What is the price of CISSP certification?

To find out the cost of this accelerated CISSP course and others, visit our prices page.

What is the CISSP CBK?

The CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) is an established information security framework covering security terminology, principles and a library of cyber security topics. It is sometimes referred to as the CISSP syllabus.

Created by ISC2, the CBK is used to assess a student’s level of security knowledge when preparing for and sitting the CISSP exam.

CISSPs are subject matter experts (SMEs) who work within two or more of these eight domains and possess advanced knowledge, skills, and experience gained through certification. 

What are the CISSP domains?

The CISSP exam covers 8 domains:

• Security and Risk Management
• Asset Security
• Security Engineering
• Communications & Network Security
• Identity & Access Management
• Security Assessment & Testing
• Security Operations
• Software Development Security

What are the CISSP prerequisites?

To achieve this certification, you must have at least five years of cumulative, paid and full-time work experience in two or more of the eight CISSP CBK domains.

However, if you don’t meet these CISSP requirements, you can get a one-year experience waiver with:

• A four-year college degree (or regional equivalent)
• An approved credential from ISC2’s experience waiver list

You may also opt to take and sit the CISSP exam without the required experience. If you do pass the exam without the prerequisite experience, you will become an Associate of ISC2. You’ll then have six years to earn the work experience required, at which point you will receive your CISSP certification.

What is the CISSP certification cost?

The CISSP exam costs £560 in the UK.

How many hours is the CISSP exam?

The CISSP CAT exam duration is four hours. Exceptions can be provided to candidates with medical accommodations that are pre-approved by ISC2.

There is no minimum exam duration and students may proceed through the exam at their own pace.

What is the salary for a CISSP professional?

The average annual salary for professionals holding the CISSP certification is more than £70,000 – according to data from ITJobsWatch.

As part of this accelerated course, you'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

ISC2 CISSP examination

• Exam length: 3 hours
• Number of questions: 100-150
• Format: Multiple choice and advanced innovative questions
• Passing grade: 70% (700/1000 points)
• Language: English, Chinese, German, Japanese, Spanish
• Content:
• Domain 1: Security and Risk Management - 16%
• Domain 2: Asset Security - 10%
• Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering - 13%
• Domain 4: Communication and Network Security - 13%
• Domain 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) - 13%
• Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing - 12%
• Domain 7: Security Operations - 13%
• Domain 8: Software Development Security - 10%

Firebrand’s Training Centres are ISC2-authorized Pearson VUE Select Test Centers (PVTC Selects). This means our centres meet the high-security requirements for the CISSP credential, and are equipped with enhanced biometric and surveillance technology.

After passing your exam

Once you have successfully passed your certification exam, you'll receive your certificate and ID card. Upon receiving notification of your exam success, you will be required to subscribe to the ISC2 Code of Ethics and have your application endorsed before the credential can be awarded.

An endorsement form for this purpose must be completed and signed by an ISC2 certified professional who is an active member, and who can attest to your professional experience. You are required to become certified within nine months of the date of your exam.

If you do not become certified or an Associate of ISC2 within 9 months of the date of your exam, you will be required to retake the exam in order to become certified. It is possible for ISC2 to endorse you if you cannot find a certified individual to act as one.

Maintenance Requirements

The CISSP certification has annual and three-year CPE requirements. To maintain your certification you must:

• Gain a minimum of 120 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits every three years (suggested 40 CPE credits per year)
• Pay the annual maintenance fee (AMF) of USD $85 each year of your three-year certification cycle
• Fully support and abide by the ISC2 Code of Ethics

Please note: Passing candidates may be randomly selected and audited by ISC2 Member Services prior to the issuance of a certification. Attaining multiple certifications may result in a candidate being audited more than once. Firebrand Training will provide support for candidates who are audited.

On your accelerated CISSP course, you'll get access to resources only available to authorised ISC2 training providers:

• Authorised ISC2 instructors vetted by ISC2 and trained to deliver ISC2 certification courses
• Official and up-to-date courseware, including "The Official ISC2 CISSP CBK Review Seminar - Student Handbook"
• Official Practice Exam

Firebrand will also provide you with:

• Personal exam-readiness evaluation
• Supplementary material designed to further strengthen your knowledge in preparation for the exam

CPE credits can be earned by attending this 6-day CISSP course. ISC2 recognises a maximum of 40 CPEs for an existing ISC2 certification holder.

To achieve this certification, you must have:

• At least five years of cumulative, paid, full-time work experience in two or more of the eight ISC2 CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) domains.

If you don’t meet the work experience requirement, you can get a one-year experience waiver if you have:

• A four-year college degree (or regional equivalent)
• An approved credential from the ISC2 experience waiver list

Alternatively, you may choose to take the CISSP course and sit the exam without the required experience. If you pass the exam, you will become an ISC2 Associate and have six years to earn the required work experience. Upon gaining the experience, you will receive your full CISSP certification.