ISC2 Information Systems Security Management Professional® (ISSMP®)

On this accelerated ISC2 Information Systems Security Management Professional course, you’ll elevate your knowledge and skills even higher as a go-to expert in information security management.

The ISSMP certification is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in information security management. It demonstrates advanced leadership and strategic management capabilities, along with the knowledge required to design, implement, and oversee effective security programs.

ISSMP-certified individuals are equipped to align security initiatives with an organisation’s mission, objectives, and strategic direction, ensuring that security efforts support both operational and financial goals while maintaining the organisation’s desired risk posture.

At Firebrand, we are proud to be an Official Training Premier Partner of ISC2 in recognition of our commitment to delivering world-class training, certification, and professional development opportunities for Cybersecurity professionals.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified faster than traditional training and access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

This course is ideal for:

• CIOs (Chief Information Officers)
• CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers)
• CTOs (Chief Technology Officers)
• Senior Security Executives

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Module 1: Leadership & Organisational Management

• Establish Security’s Role in Organizational Culture, Vision, and Mission
• Align Security Program with Organizational Governance
• Define and Implement Information Security Strategies
• Define and Maintain Security Policy Framework
• Manage Security Requirement in Contracts and Agreements
• Manage Security Awareness and Training Programs
• Define, Measure, and Report Security Metrics
• Prepare, Obtain, and Manage Security Budget
• Manage Security Programs
• Apply Product Development and Project Management Principles

Module 2: Systems Lifecycle Management

• Manage Integration of Security Throughout System Life Cycle
• Integrate Organization Initiatives and Emerging Technologies
• Throughout the Security Architecture
• Define and Manage Comprehensive Vulnerability Management Programs
• Manage Security Aspects of Change Control

Module 3: Risk Management

• Develop and Manage a Risk Management Program
• Manage Security Risks Within the Supply Chain
• Conduct Risk Assessments
• Manage Risk Controls

Module 4: Security Operations

• Establish and Maintain a Security Operations Center
• Establish and Maintain a Threat Intelligence Program
• Establish and Maintain and Incident Management Program

Module 5: Contingency Management

• Facilitate Development of Contingency Plans
• Develop Recovery Strategies
• Maintain Contingency Plan, Resiliency Plan, Business Continuity Plan (BCP), and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
• Manage Disaster Response and Recovery Process

Module 6: Law, Ethics, And Security Compliance Management

• Identify the Impact of Laws and Regulations that Relate to Information Security
• Understand, Adhere to, and Promote Professional Ethics
• Validate Compliance in Accordance with Applicable Laws, Regulations, and Industry Standards
• Coordinate with Auditors and Regulators in Support of Internal and External Audit Processes
• Document and Manage Compliance Exceptions

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the official ISC2 Information Systems Security Management Professional® exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by our Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 3 hours
• Number of questions: 125
• Passing score: 700 (out of 1000)
• Languages: English 

Domains:

• Domain 1: Leadership and Business Management (21%)
• Domain 2: Systems Lifecycle Management (15%)
• Domain 3: Risk Management (20%)
• Domain 4: Security Operations (18%)
• Domain 5: Contingency Management (12%)
• Domain 6: Law, Ethics and Security Compliance Management (14%)

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

To qualify for the ISSMP, you must have a minimum of seven years cumulative, full-time experience in two or more of the domains of the current ISSMP Exam Outline.

Or, you must be a CISSP in good standing and have two years cumulative, full-time experience in one or more of the six domains of the current ISSMP Exam Outline:

• Domain 1: Leadership and Business Management
• Domain 2: Systems Lifecycle Management
• Domain 3: Risk Management
• Domain 4: Security Operations
• Domain 5: Contingency Management
• Domain 6: Law, Ethics and Security Compliance Management

If you don’t yet have the required experience, you may become an Associate of ISC2 after successfully passing the ISSMP exam.

The Associate of ISC2 will then have eight years to earn the experience needed for the ISSMP certification.