• Courses
    • Professional Certificates & Courses
    • Corporate Learning
    • Online Courses
    • Executive Education
    • 50+ OLLI Program
    • Personal Enrichment Classes
    • Summer Camps
    • Intensive English Program
    Our Community Catalog
    OLLI Catalog Winter 2023
  • Events
    • Graduation
    • Book an Event
  • Student Resources
    • Career Development Resources
    • Catalog
    • Financial Aid
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • KSU Discounts
    • Military Education Benefits
    • Scholarships
  • About
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Instructor Application
    • Give to CPE
  • Login
    • Login to Register
    • Login to Moodle

Community and Professional EducationCommunity and Professional Education
  • Courses
    • Professional Certificates & Courses
    • Corporate Learning
    • Online Courses
    • Executive Education
    • 50+ OLLI Program
    • Personal Enrichment Classes
    • Summer Camps
    • Intensive English Program
    Our Community Catalog
    OLLI Catalog Winter 2023
  • Events
    • Graduation
    • Book an Event
  • Student Resources
    • Career Development Resources
    • Catalog
    • Financial Aid
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • KSU Discounts
    • Military Education Benefits
    • Scholarships
  • About
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Instructor Application
    • Give to CPE
  • Login
    • Login to Register
    • Login to Moodle
  • Professional Education

    • Home
    • Blog
    • Professional Education
    • Learn More About Information Systems Security!

    Learn More About Information Systems Security!

    • Categories Professional Education
    • Date August 2, 2021

    Are you looking to use your passion for technology in a booming industry? Data breaches continue at alarming rates, and intelligence officials say cybersecurity trumps terrorism as the top threat to the United States. Fortunately, we offer an Information Systems Security Certificate that can propel you into this growing career. 

    Earning the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Securities Professional) certification proves you have what it takes to effectively design, implement, and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program. With a CISSP, you validate your expertise and gain access to peer-to-peer networking opportunities. 

    If you want to learn more, here are the internet’s most asked questions about ISSP: 

    What is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional? 

    The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is an information security certification for security analysts. The certification was created to ensure professionals in computer security have standardized knowledge of the field. Below is a video that explains more about what exactly ISSPs do.

     

    How do you become a Certified Information Systems Security Professional? 

    It’s simple. First, determine if this certification is right for you, then register and prepare for the exam to get certified.  

    At Kennesaw State University (KSU), our ISSP program provides thorough preparation for the CISSP exam. To take the KSU course, you will need a: 

    • High school diploma or equivalent. 
    • Working knowledge of computers and access to a computer and the internet are required. 
    • Basic understanding of network operations and some familiarity with the domains of the CISSP CBK® structure. 

    What are the duties of information systems security professionals?  

    • Implement data security measures 
    • Monitor networks and user access 
    • Perform vulnerability and risk assessments 
    • Respond to security breaches 
    • Perform security updates 
    • Ensure firewalls are working correctly 
    • Provide appropriate levels of security clearance to employees 
    • Ensure employee compliance with security measures 
    • Assist with preventative and emergency maintenance 
    • Create a risk management plan 

    What is the salary of information systems security professions?  

    The average salary of an ISSP in metro Atlanta is $84,344.  

     

    At KSU, a skills assessment is also required for the ISSP program. More information is available here.  

    Tag:information security, information systems, information systems security, issp

    • Share:

    Previous post

    Cisco Certified Network Associate: What You Need to Know
    August 2, 2021

    Next post

    How to Start Your Career as an Event Planner!
    August 2, 2021

    You may also like

    Judge hammer on a wooden background
    Paralegal Courses Increase Price To Support Online Learning
    19 January, 2022
    Young mixed race pharmacist using digital tablet
    All About Becoming A Pharmacy Technician
    19 January, 2022
    Phlebotomist checking line whle patient donates blood in hospital
    Phlebotomy Graduate Lands WellStar Job
    10 January, 2022

    Categories

    • Events
    • News
    • OLLI
    • Personal Enrichment
    • Professional Education
    • Uncategorized
    • Youth

    Recent Posts

    • Paralegal Courses Increase Price To Support Online Learning January 19, 2022
    • All About Becoming A Pharmacy Technician January 19, 2022
    • Phlebotomy Graduate Lands WellStar Job January 10, 2022
    • Bilingual? Learn Everything About How to Become A Medical Interpreter! January 7, 2022
    • Revit Architecture Essentials Certificate Program: Begin or Advance Your Career! January 5, 2022

    OLLI Magazine

    CPE Logo

    Kennesaw - KSU Center

    3333 Busbee Drive, #3301
    Kennesaw, Georgia 30144

    (470) 578-6765

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Linkedin
    • YouTube
    • Blog

    Courses

    • Graduate College
    • All Courses
    • Professional Certificates & Courses
    • Online Courses
    • Personal Enrichment Classes

    For Students

    • Career Development Resources
    • Catalog
    • Financial Aid
    • Military Education Benefits

    Quick Links

    • Blog
    • Contact
    • Corporate Learning
    • Open House

    © 2022 Kennesaw State University - Community and Professional Education

    • Privacy
    • Policies
    • Sitemap
    • Text Only