Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

A CISSP is an information assurance professional who defines the architecture, design, management and/or controls that assure the security of business environments. The vast breadth of knowledge and the experience it takes to pass the exam is what sets the CISSP apart. The credential demonstrates a globally recognized standard of competence provided by the (ISC)²® CBK which covers critical topics in security today, including cloud computing, mobile security, application development security, risk management and more.
The CISSP was the first credential in the field of information security to meet the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17024. CISSP certification is not only an objective measure of excellence, but a also globally recognized standard of achievement.

For the CISSP credential, a professional must proove experience in two or more of the following 10 (ISC)² CISSP domains:
Access Control
Application Development Security
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
Cryptography
Information Security Governance and Risk Management
Legal, Regulations, Investigations and Compliance
Operations Security
Physical (Environmental) Security
Security Architecture and Design
Telecommunications and Network Security

Professional Certifications:
CompTIA - Security+
EC-Council - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
(ISC)2 - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
(ISC)2 - Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)

Volunteer and Community Involvement:
OWASP Denver Chapter Board Member - Outreach and Education.
(ISC)2 Safe and Secure Online Volunteers

Contact Information:
Phone: 720-253-3854
VoIP/IP-Telephony/Video Conference: sip:aquilabusiness@ekiga.net
Email: Aquila Business Services, LLC
Office Address: 11292 E. Virginia Place, Aurora, CO 80012

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26Nov11
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