Chapter 1

ISC2 and the CISSP Certification

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Learning about ISC2 and the CISSP certification

Bullet Understanding CISSP certification requirements

Bullet Developing a study plan

Bullet Registering for the exam

Bullet Taking the CISSP exam

Bullet Getting your exam results

In this chapter, you get to know the ISC2 and learn about the CISSP certification, including professional requirements, how to study for the exam, how to get registered, what to expect during the exam, and (of course) what to expect after you pass the CISSP exam!

The International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or ISC2, (www.isc2.org) was established in 1989 as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation chartered for the explicit purpose of developing a standardized security curriculum and administering an information security certification process for security professionals worldwide. In 1994, the Certified Information ...

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