Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP, sometimes CISSP-ISSEP) is an advanced information security certification issued by (ISC)2 that focuses on the engineering aspects of information security.[1] In October of 2014 it was announced that some of (ISC)2’s ISSEP curriculum would be made available to the public by the United States Department of Homeland Security through its National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies program.[2] Both ZDNet and Network World have named ISSEP one of tech’s most valuable certifications.[3][4]
Requirements
To receive an ISSEP designation a person must:
1. Hold a valid CISSP certification
2. Have two or more years of professional experience in the area of security-related engineering.
3. Pass the ISSEP exam
Content
The ISSEP exam focuses on four areas of information security:
Systems Security Engineering
Certification and Accreditation (C&A) / Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Technical Management
U.S. Government Information Assurance Related Policies and Issuances [5]
- ^ InfoSecurity Magazine (Sep 2009): Finding your way: An overview of information security industry qualifications and associations
- ^ (ISC)² Offers Certification Via DHS
- ^ ZDNet (Feb 2014): 20 technology certifications that are paying off
- ^ Network World (Dec 2013): 18 Hot IT Certifications for 2014
- ^ (ISC)2 Certification Information: ISSEP