Course Overview
Information security, sometimes shortened to InfoSec, is the practice of defending information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording, or destruction. It is a general term that can be used regardless of the form the data may take (electronic, physical, etc…)
The ubiquity of computers and the internet in the life of human beings has enabled chance, motive, and means to do harm. With such endangers in front of us, it becomes necessary security for security professionals, to learn about how to manage computer and information security aspects. Hence this course provides methods to develop a new framework for information security, an overview of security risk assessment and management, and security planning in an organization.
Governments, military, corporations, financial institutions, hospitals, and private businesses amass a great deal of confidential information about their employees, customers, products, research, and financial status. Most of this information is now collected, processed and stored on electronic computers and transmitted across networks to other computer (source wikipedia)
Due to the difficulty of this certification and the knowledge required to pass the exam, the CISP title carries great weight in the job market. For IT professionals looking to move up on the corporate ladder, this certification can give the extra boost that is needed to move from fieldwork into management positions.)
Course Duration: 30 to 35 Hours
Exam Information
- The exam comprises Exams are online and proctored based, using a webcam and a reliable internet connection exams can be taken anywhere and anytime.
- 100 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score a percentage of 70% (70 out of 100 correct) to pass the exam.
- The total duration of the exam is 2 hours (120 Minutes).
- No external sources of information may be accessed during the exam at Pearson Vue Test Center. Further details of the materials permitted are provided:
- Identification Proof
- If a Candidate does not pass the exam in the second (2nd) attempt, the candidate must wait for a period of at least fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of their attempt to retake the exam for third (3rd) time or any subsequent time.
- The exam can be taken any number of times.
- The Certified Information Security Professional (CISP)™ is valid for 5 years, the candidate needs to re-certify once in 5 years to maintain the certification credentials.