Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certificate
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Technology & Cybersecurity
$3,499
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What Will I Learn?

Companies are falling victim to data breaches at an alarming rate. 43% of cybersecurity professionals view their organizations as understaffed, complicating the protection of sensitive data (ISACA). Become a part of the solution by training for a cybersecurity career that empowers you to safeguard people and businesses from digital threats. In partnership with ISC2®, this program offers a professional learning experience designed to give you the knowledge required to effectively detect, prevent, and respond to cybercrime and data breaches.

Learn to secure information systems while delving into the domains of the CISSP® Common Body of Knowledge (CISSP CBK®). Apply real-world risk management, access control, business continuity, and identity management strategies while learning to align information security governance with organizational business strategies, goals, missions, and objectives. Discover how to choose an appropriate mix of security testing, assessment, controls, and access management methods for different systems and application environments. Engage in practical methods for responding to incidents, ensuring business continuity, and applying techniques to secure data, systems, and software across their lifecycle. This program will help you gain the critical skills needed to design, engineer, and manage an organization’s information security, while preparing for the globally recognized CISSP® certification. All required learning materials and a CISSP® certification voucher are included in the cost of the class.

How Will I Learn?

Through a combination of lectures, real-world case studies, applied scenarios, peer-to-peer discussion, and a hands-on project, you will learn how to apply security concepts to situations that CISSPs encounter in the workplace. You will also learn to think critically by comparing topics such as Zero Trust Architecture with Legacy VPN solutions. Finally, the program will spark your creativity by having you review, audit, identify, and plan to remediate risks that could cause impacts, outages, or even catastrophic loss to assets in a specific company. This class allows you the flexibility to enroll as an in-person student or attend online-live.
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Why Choose CPE at KSU?

  • Kennesaw State University’s Community and Professional Education is an official ISC2® Academic Training Partner.
  • Our instructors are verified security experts who hold the CISSP® and have completed intensive training to teach ISC2® content.
  • Our curriculum is developed by ISC2® – creator of the CISSP CBK® – to ensure your training is relevant and up-to-date.
  • All required learning materials and a CISSP® certification voucher are included in the cost of the class.
  • In the latest Cybersecurity Workforce Study, ISC2® found that earning a cybersecurity certification was valuable to 86% – 90% of employees with an array of backgrounds from those with no prior cybersecurity job experience all the way to industry professionals.
  • Unlike boot camp courses, this program will teach you the essentials of information systems security while also helping prepare you for the CISSP® exam once other exam eligibility requirements are met.
  • You will complete a hands-on project to apply your knowledge to the real world.
  • You will receive the tools, advice, and practice needed to optimize your study and preparation to pursue the CISSP® certification exam.
  • In addition to your technical skills, you will strengthen your soft skills, including critical thinking, effective professional communication, and presentation skills.
  • Spotlight your information systems security skills through an official digital badge from Kennesaw State University that can be displayed on your LinkedIn page. You will also earn a certificate of completion from Kennesaw State University.
  • You will graduate with the skills and confidence to pursue entry-level information security roles or further your education with additional cybersecurity study.

Upon Successful Completion, I will be able to:

  • Explain how to align overall organizational operational goals with security functions and implementations
  • Determine how to protect assets of an organization throughout their lifecycle
  • Identify the controls used to enforce various levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability
  • Apply security design principles to select appropriate solutions for vulnerabilities present in common information system types and architectures
  • Explain the importance of cryptography and the security services it can provide in today’s digital and information age
  • Evaluate physical security elements related to information security needs
  • Explain all the elements that comprise communication and network security
  • Identify the key technologies and protocols used to keep data safe across each OSI layer on a network
  • Select appropriate physical and digital access control models to safeguard systems and information and meet business security requirements
  • Recognize common strategies used to test and audit security systems
  • Apply appropriate security controls and countermeasures to optimize an organization’s operational function and capacity
  • Assess information system risks to an organization’s daily operations
  • Determine appropriate controls to mitigate specific threats and vulnerabilities
  • Apply information systems security concepts to mitigate the risk of software and systems vulnerabilities throughout their lifecycle

What Do I Need to Take the Class?

Working knowledge of computers and access to a laptop or desktop computer and the Internet are required. It is highly recommended that you have knowledge of networks operations and some background experience in at least two of the CISSP knowledge domains before taking this course. We highly recommend achieving a grade of 70 or higher on the CISSP Skills Assessment Test prior to enrolling in this course. Your success is our priority. Should you score below a 70 on the skills assessment, you may not have the background and skillset to be successful in this class. Visit isc2.org for further information about the CISSP® certification, exam, and prerequisites.
Note: This is a hybrid class. You will receive a detailed schedule noting synchronous and asynchronous sessions in Moodle. You will receive access to Moodle 2 days before the class starts.

Mario Campisano

Since 2017, Mario Campisano has served as a continuing education instructor for KSU’s Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) certificate program. Campisano is a network security information risk manager with 15+ years in the industry. He is experienced in building strong relationships with both peer organizations and law enforcement entities. He is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard where he was stationed in Boston for seven years.
Campisano graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He then earned his master’s degree from the Keller Graduate School of Management.

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Start/End: 08/17/2026 to 11/12/2026
Fee: $3,499
Delivery: Hybrid
Location: KSU Center
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