SEC870 - Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP or CISSP-ISSMP) Bootcamp

Course Description

Bootcamp | 30 hours | 3 CEUs | $3,695

This course prepares security leaders for the Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP) certification. Designed for security managers, directors, and senior practitioners, it emphasizes strategic leadership, governance, system-lifecycle oversight, enterprise risk management, operational security, contingency planning, and compliance. The course gives a structured, in-depth overview of the six ISSMP domains and the knowledge required to pass the official exam and manage enterprise-level security programs

Course Outline

• Leadership and Organizational Management
  • Security leadership principles and responsibilities
  • Governance frameworks and organizational structures
  • Strategic planning and aligning security to business goals
  • Budgeting, resource management, and performance metrics
  • Influencing, communication, and stakeholder engagement
• Systems Lifecycle Management
  • Security requirements in system development
  • Secure architecture and design principles
  • Implementation, testing, and validation processes
  • Configuration, change, and release management
  • Decommissioning, disposal, and lifecycle governance
• Risk Management
  • Risk assessment methodologies and frameworks
  • Threat, vulnerability, and impact analysis
  • Risk treatment strategies and mitigation planning
  • Risk monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement
  • Integrating risk into enterprise governance
• Security Operations
  • Security program operations and management
  • Monitoring, logging, and operational controls
  • Incident detection, escalation, and coordination
  • Operational resilience and continuity of operations
  • Vendor, supply chain, and third‑party oversight
• Contingency Management
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
  • Continuity requirements and impact analysis
  • Recovery strategies and plan development
  • Crisis management, communication, and roles
  • Testing, evaluation, and maintenance of plans
• Law, Ethics, and Security Compliance Management
  • Legal and regulatory requirements for security leaders
  • Privacy obligations and data protection laws
  • Ethics in security leadership and professional conduct
  • Compliance frameworks and audit processes
  • Policy development, enforcement, and accountability

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Study key security leadership, governance, risk, operational, lifecycle, and compliance principles across the six ISSMP domains to support or manage enterprise‑level security programs.
• Analyze security scenarios and apply ISSMP domain knowledge to evaluate strategic, operational, and organizational security decisions.
• Demonstrate familiarity with ISSMP exam structure, requirements, and question formats, including multi‑response and scenario‑based items.
• Practice practice exam questions and domain assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement in preparation for the ISSMP certification exam.

Additional Information

Exam Requirements

To sit for the ISSMP exam:

• Hold an active CISSP credential in good standing plus at least two years of cumulative full-time work experience in one or more ISSMP domains, OR
• Have seven years cumulative full-time work experience across two or more ISSMP domains (one year may be waived with an approved degree or credential).

Course Kit

• ISSMP Curriculum including updated slides (updated for 8/25 version of the exam)
• ISSMP Study Guide
• ISSMP Practice Questions

Exam Details

• Number of questions: 125
• Duration: 3 hours
• Format: Multiple‑choice and advanced item types
• Passing score: 700/1000 (scaled)

Endorsement Requirements

• After passing the exam, the candidate must complete ISC2’s endorsement process, verifying work experience and agreeing to the ISC2 Code of Ethics.

Duration

Testimonials

"A great class and a great instructor, he was very knowledgeable." - Boeing