C)ISSO: CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY OFFICER
UNDERSTANDING THE CERTIFICATION EXAM
MILE2’s C)ISSO Certification aims to ensure that the holder has a broad base of knowledge covering a large variety of INFOSEC areas to ensure that they are able to effectively run an INFOSEC team and establish a cybersecurity culture.
The Information Systems Security Officer certification exam covers the following categories:
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Categories
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Percent of Test
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Technology
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22%
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Communications
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18%
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Critical Thinking
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40%
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Observations
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10%
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Workplace
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10%
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Technology:
* Computers and Electronics
* Engineering and Technology
Communications:
* Oral Comprehension
* Oral Expression
* Reading Comprehension
* Written Comprehension
* Writing
Observations:
* Problem Sensitivity
* Monitoring
* Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking:
* Critical Thinking
* Deductive Reasoning
* Judgement and Decision Making
* Complex Problem solving
* Coordination
* Information Ordering
* Systems Analysis
* Systems Evaluation
Workplace:
* Customer and Personal Service
* Administration and Management
* Active Learning
UNDERSTANDING THE COURSE GOALS
If you are looking for the “gotta have it” cybersecurity course, then the Certified Information Systems Security Officer is for you. The C)ISSO will prepare you for multiple managerial roles inside the INFOSEC community by covering a broad range of topics. You will learn theories in security concepts, practices, monitoring and compliance in IS management.
An Information Systems Security Officer is able to implement and maintain cost-effective security controls that are closely aligned with business and industry standards. The C)ISSO certification course is an ideal way to increase knowledge, expertise, and skill for managers, auditors, and INFOSEC professionals. At Mile2 we consider the C)ISSO to be one of our flagship courses. The things you learn in this course can be applied to management, prevention teams, and recovery professionals.
Material learned in the Live Class or Self-Study options will apply directly to the certification exam.
NATIONAL INITIATIVE FOR CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION (NICE)
WORKFORCE FRAMEWORK CATEGORIES
CHOOSE FROM 3 PURCHASE OPTIONS
If you believe that you have the knowledge required to pass the certification exam you may purchase the Certification Exam. This will give you access to the online exam, a free exam prep guide, and free unlimited practice exams. The certification exam contains 100 multiple choice questions, and is a 2 hour, timed, and proctored exam.
After you purchase the exam combo the materials will be made available for 12 months in your Mile2.com account. If you do not already have a Mile2.com account, one will be established at the time of your purchase.
The Ultimate Self-Study Combo from Mile2 is a convenient self-pace learning solution for persons who need to acquire the knowledge needed to competently take the associated exam.
You will receive a workbook, instructor-led videos to guide you through the workbook, the exam prep guide, unlimited practice exams and the certification exam. The materials will be made available for 12 months in your Mile2.com account. If you do not already have a Mile2.com account, one will be established at the time of your purchase.
Live-Classes from Mile2 give you the benefit of face-to-face instructors. You can join a live class remotely via Zoom from your home or office, or contact one of our training partners to participate in a class-room based environment. Our content matter expert instructors will guide your learning.
When you purchase the live class you will receive an electronic workbook, instructor-led videos, and access to the live-class. The electronic materials will be made available for 12 months in your Mile2.com account. If you do not already have a Mile2.com account, one will be established at the time of your purchase.
LIVE CLASSES DO NOT INCLUDE AN EXAM. THE CERTIFICATION EXAM IS PURCHASED SEPARATELY WITH THE EXAM COMBO.
If you believe that you have the knowledge required to pass the certification exam you may purchase the Certification Exam. This will give you access to the online exam, a free exam prep guide, and free unlimited practice exams. The certification exam contains 100 multiple choice questions, and is a 2 hour, timed, and proctored exam.
After you purchase the exam combo the materials will be made available for 12 months in your Mile2.com account. If you do not already have a Mile2.com account, one will be established at the time of your purchase. Purchase the Certification Exam
The Ultimate Self-Study Combo from Mile2 is a convenient self-pace learning solution for persons who need to acquire the knowledge needed to competently take the associated exam.
You will receive a workbook, instructor-led videos to guide you through the workbook, the exam prep guide, unlimited practice exams and the certification exam. The materials will be made available for 12 months in your Mile2.com account. If you do not already have a Mile2.com account, one will be established at the time of your purchase.
Live-Classes from Mile2 give you the benefit of face-to-face instructors. You can join a live class remotely via Zoom from your home or office, or contact one of our training partners to participate in a class-room based environment. Our content matter expert instructors will guide your learning.
When you purchase the live class you will receive an electronic workbook, instructor-led videos, and access to the live-class. The electronic materials will be made available for 12 months in your Mile2.com account. If you do not already have a Mile2.com account, one will be established at the time of your purchase.
LIVE CLASSES DO NOT INCLUDE AN EXAM. THE CERTIFICATION EXAM IS PURCHASED SEPARATELY WITH THE EXAM COMBO.
COURSE INFORMATION - LIVE CLASS AND ULTIMATE SELF-STUDY COMBOS
Live Class Duration: 5 Days
Language: English
Class Formats:
* Instructor-led
* Self-Study
* Live Virtual Training
CEUs: 40
Suggested Prior Knowledge:
* 5 years experience in 2 modules
or
* 5 years of experience in IS Management
Applicable Exams:
* Mile2 C)ISSO
* CISSP
C)ISSO LIVE CLASS AND ULTIMATE SELF-STUDY COMBO MODULES
- Module 1 – Risk Management
- Module 2 – Security Management
- Module 3 – Identity Management
- Module 4 – Access Control
- Module 5 – Security Models and Evaluation Criteria
- Module 6 – Operations Security
- Module 7 – Symmetric Cryptography and Hashing
- Module 8 – Asymmetric Cryptography and Hashing
- Module 9 – Network Connections
- Module 10 – Network Protocols and Devices
- Module 11 – Telephony, VPNs, and Wireless
- Module 12 – Security Architecture and Attacks
- Module 13 – Software Development Security
- Module 14 – Database Security
- Module 15 – Malware and Software Attacks
- Module 16 – Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Module 17– Incident Management, Law, and Ethics
- Module 18 – Physical Security
C)ISSO LIVE CLASS AND ULTIMATE SELF-STUDY COMBO MODULES
Who Should Attend
* IS Managers
* Risk Managers
* Auditors
* Information Systems Owners
* IS Control Assessors
* System Managers
* Government Employees
FAQs
NO. You do not have to purchase a course to purchase a certification exam.
All of our courses can be taken independently. In order to help guide our students on their cybersecurity career journey we have developed the Mile2 Certification Roadmap.
This helpful resource maps specific courses to Role-based career tracks.
1. Go to mile2.com/my-account
2. Select the "Courses" tab
3. Choose the course name that matches the exam you want to take
4. In the course materials, scroll to the bottom of the page to find the certifiation exam.
5. See this helpful video:
C)ISSO Course Accreditations
THE C)ISSO CERTIFICATION
What it is and how it is earned.
Annual Salary Potential
The holder of this certification and badge has passed the associated exam with a score of 70% or higher.
The exam covers the KSA’s provided in the NICE Framework Work Roles for Work Role ID: OV-MGT-001
Which includes, but is not limited to:
KNOWLEDGE
Computer Networking
Risk Management
Cybersecurity Principles
Data Backup and Recovery
Privacy Principles
Detection Methodologies
Resource Management
Incident Response
and more
SKILLS
Creating Security Policies
Evaluate Trustworthiness of
Suppliers and/or Products
and more
ABILITIES
- Detecting Intrusions
- INFOSEC Integrations
- Identify Critical Systems
- and more
The person who carries this certification should be able to acquire necessary resources, advise senior leadership, collaborate with stakeholders, evaluate effectiveness, identify cybersecurity problems, manage threats, oversee information security awareness programs, participate in risk assessments, support compliance activities, and define or implement policies and procedures to ensure protection of critical infrastructure within an information security environment.
MILE2’s C)ISSO Certification aims to ensure that the holder has a broad base of knowledge covering a large variety of INFOSEC areas to ensure that they are able to effectively run an INFOSEC team and establish a cybersecurity culture.
The C)ISSO is a part of the following role-based Progressions on the Mile2 Certification Roadmap.
