ISSMP Course Overview

Certainly! Below are the minimum required prerequisites for successfully undertaking the ISSMP (Information Systems Security Management Professional) course, which focuses on Leadership and Business Management in the context of information security:

• Understanding of Information Security Fundamentals: A solid grasp of core information security concepts is essential. This includes knowledge of common security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls.

  
  

• Experience in IT or Cybersecurity: It is recommended to have prior work experience in IT, particularly in roles related to cybersecurity or information systems management, to contextualize the course material effectively.

  
  

• Familiarity with Organizational Governance: Basic awareness of how organizations are governed and the role of policies and procedures in maintaining security within an organization.

  
  

• Knowledge of Risk Management: An understanding of risk management principles and practices, including how to assess and mitigate risks.

  
  

• Awareness of Systems Lifecycle Processes: Recognition of systems development lifecycle stages and how security integrates into each phase.

  
  

• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: An introductory level of knowledge regarding business continuity planning (BCP) and disaster recovery planning (DRP), including the development of contingency plans.

  
  

• Legal and Ethical Considerations: Awareness of the legal and ethical issues surrounding information security, including an understanding of relevant laws and regulations.

  
  

These prerequisites are intended to ensure that participants are able to fully engage with the course material and maximize the learning outcomes. They are not meant to be barriers, but rather to set a foundation for a successful learning experience in the ISSMP course.

Target Audience for ISSMP

1. The ISSMP course focuses on advanced expertise in security management, emphasizing leadership and business acumen.

   
   

2. Target Audience for ISSMP Course:

   
   

• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
• Information Security Managers and Directors
• IT Managers/Directors with a focus on security
• Security Architects and Planners
• IT Auditors involved in security oversight
• IT Consultants specializing in IS management
• Risk Management Professionals
• Systems Engineers with a focus on security systems lifecycle
• Compliance Officers dealing with information security requirements
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planners
• Network Managers with strategic security responsibilities
• Data Governance and Classification Analysts
• Professionals responsible for legal and ethical compliance in IT security

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this ISSMP?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

The ISSMP course equips participants with advanced knowledge in information security management, focusing on leadership and business acumen within IT security.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the integration of security practices within an organization's culture, vision, and mission to enhance corporate governance.
• Develop strategic information security plans aligned with organizational goals and governance structures.
• Apply data classification techniques to manage and protect sensitive information effectively.
• Construct a comprehensive security policy framework that addresses the unique needs of the organization.
• Incorporate security requirements into contracts and agreements to ensure compliance and safeguard assets.
• Implement a risk management program that identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential security risks.
• Integrate security controls seamlessly into the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for new and existing systems.
• Analyze and propose security architecture for new business initiatives to minimize vulnerabilities and threats.
• Establish a vulnerability management program that continuously assesses and addresses security weaknesses.
• Design and manage contingency plans, including Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), to ensure organizational resilience.