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Course Description

The Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP) is a NICE-aligned, (National Initiative in Cyber Education) in-demand cybersecurity certification that signifies the experienced IT security professionals’ breadth of knowledge in areas of oversight and governance, design and development and implementation and operation. Learn more!

Areas of study include data, system, application and information security, analysis and testing, design, architecture and operations. CISSP also covers risk management and identity security supervision.

Recommendation:

Credential:

CISSP Certification

 

Certified Information Systems Security Professional roles may include:

  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISSP)
  • Cybersecurity Architect
  • Cybersecurity Management/Governance
  • Senior Security System Administrator

Technical Requirements

Please review the School of IT Minimum Computer Requirements for 2024-2025.

Course Outline

Areas of study include data, system, application and information security, analysis and testing, design, architecture and operations. CISSP also covers risk management and identity security supervision.

Learner Outcomes

The broad spectrum of topics included in the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK®) ensures its relevancy across all disciplines in the field of information security measuring competency in the following eight domains:

  • Security and Risk Management.
  • Asset Security.
  • Security Architecture and Engineering.
  • Communication and Network Security.
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)..
  • Security Assessment and Testing.
  • Security Operations.
  • Software Development Security.

 

Who Should Register?

Advanced cybersecurity professionals with years of practical experience seeking to prepare for a high-level, NICE-aligned credential that covers the areas of cyber intelligence, oversite and governance, design and development, and protection and defense.

 

Additional Information

UC will be closed on May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.

Learners who are residents and employed in the state of Ohio, who obtain their industry recognized credential can have their employers receive reimbursement for the cost of the bootcamp through TechCred: https://techcred.ohio.gov.

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Section Title
Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP)
Type
Online, self-paced
Duration
Jun 16, 2025 to Jul 20, 2025
Course Format
Online Self-Paced  
Cost
Course Fee $656.00
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors
  • Bekah Michael
Required Software
This course uses Canvas, the University of Cincinnati's learning management system, which requires DUO two-factor authentication. *Canvas Access: If you already have UC credentials, you can access your course on Canvas once the instructor publishes it. *New to UC? You will receive an email with your UC credentials within 7 business days of registration. Please check your registration receipt for additional information. *Two-Factor Authentication (DUO): UC requires DUO two-factor authentication to access the UC network, Canvas, and other tools on personal devices. More detailed instructions for setting up DUO and using Canvas will be available in your learner portal after registration.

The School of Information Technology (SoIT)

The University of Cincinnati School of Information Technology (SoIT) Workforce Development is dedicated to building a strong IT workforce locally, regionally, and nationally. Housed within one of the nation's leading research institutions in information technology, SoIT draws on the university's long history as the founder of experiential learning and hands-on training. A robust faculty leads solution-based educational experiences, preparing learners to obtain industry recognized credentials (IRC) for high-demand, highly competitive areas such as cloud database management, network infrastructure, project management, and cybersecurity. Additionally, SoIT workforce development collaborates with business to innovate and deliver high-quality IT education to strengthen their personnel. Highly ranked and accredited, SoIT is named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) by the National Security Agency (NSA). 

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