The CISSP is ideal for experienced security practitioners, managers and executives interested in proving their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles, including those in the following positions:

• Chief Information Security Officer

• Chief Information Officer

• Director of Security

• IT Director/Manager

• Security Systems Engineer

• Security Analyst

• Security Manager

• Security Auditor

• Security Architect

• Security Consultant

• Network Architect

  
  

• The CISSP is not suitable for every security practitioner or executive but is one certification that should at least be considered by anyone building a career in information security at any level. For some security roles, such as IT director, security analyst, and chief information security officer, CISSP certification should be considered a requirement.

An arduous exam and rigorous employment experience requirements make the CISSP challenging to obtain, but the popularity of this designation is an indication that obtaining certification is within the capabilities of most security career professionals.

In this mock test you will be able to test your accuracy as well as knowledge base before attempting the CISSP.

It consist of 5 short practice tests with emphasis on accuracy to be followed by a final assignment.

The covered modules contatin

• 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

Popular official training providers offer self-paced e-learning courses starting from $2,499. These courses include an exam voucher and a number of practice tests. Courses that include an instructor-led component start at around $2,900 and can cost over $4,400 depending on the level of instructor involvement. Some of these courses include an exam pass guarantee.

For candidates more inclined to piece together their own study materials, CISSP reference books and videos are widely available. Books run about $100 and videos about $300. Use the most current material available to avoid receiving outdated information.