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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:

Categories
Percent of Test
Technology
22%
Communications
18%
Critical Thinking
40%
Observations
10%
Workplace
10%

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

CISSO 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.

 

 

Purchase the Ultimate Combo

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.

 

See Live Class Schedule

CISSO 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.

 

Purchase the Ultimate Combo

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.

See Live Class Schedule

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 Security Officers
* IS Managers
* Risk Managers
* Auditors
* Information Systems Owners
* IS Control Assessors
* System Managers
* Government Employees

FAQs

Do I have to purchase a course to buy a certification exam?

NO.  You do not have to purchase a course to purchase a certification exam.  

Do all Mile2 courses map to a role-based career path?

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.

How to I Access My Exam?

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. 

C)ISSO Information Systems Security Officer badge

Annual Salary Potential

$92,662 Median/yr

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
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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.

Cybersecurity Certifications for Today's INFOSEC Careers

Mile2 Cybersecurity Certifications is a world-leader in providing accredited education, training, and certifications for INFOSEC professionals. We strive to deliver the best course ware, the strongest Cyber Range, and the most user-friendly exam system in the market.

 

Our training courses follow our role-based Certification Roadmap. Plus, many of our classes include hands-on skill development in our Cyber Range.  We train students in penetration testing,disaster recovery, incident handling, and network forensics.  Additionally, our Information Assurance training certification meets military, government, private sector and institutional specifications.  

 

Accreditations

We've developed training for...

Canada Army Navy Airforce

The Canadian Department of National Defense

USAF

The United States Air Force

Defense Logistics Agency

A United States Counterintelligence Agency

Texas Workforce Commission

Texas Workforce Commission

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