The ISSEP (Information Systems Security Engineering Professional) certification, a CISSP concentration offered by ISC2, equips professionals with advanced knowledge of integrating security into the systems engineering process. This course is ideal for experienced security professionals who are involved in government or enterprise-level secure system development, architecture, or lifecycle management.
This training follows the ISC2 ISSEP CBK (Common Body of Knowledge) domains and prepares learners for the ISSEP exam through in-depth modules, hands-on activities, and exam-oriented preparation.
Key Learnings
- Apply security engineering principles across the systems lifecycle
- Integrate risk management into security planning and architecture
- Design and implement secure systems based on engineering standards
- Manage security for system operations, maintenance, and disposal
- Apply NSA-approved systems security engineering methods
- Prepare confidently for the ISSEP exam
Course Content
ISSEP Overview & Introduction to Security Engineering
- Course orientation
- ISSEP certification goals & audience
- The role of a Security Engineer
- Overview of System Security Engineering
Domain 1 – Security Engineering Principles
- Systems thinking & systems lifecycle
- Trusted computing base (TCB)
- System security principles and architectures
- Secure design & modeling
- Formal methods and tools
Domain 2 – Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Risk management lifecycle
- RMF steps: categorize, select, implement, assess, authorize, monitor
- Threat identification & risk assessment techniques
- FIPS 199, FIPS 200, NIST SP 800-37, 800-53 frameworks
RMF (Continued) + Case Study
- Implementing controls based on risk
- Assessing security posture
- RMF roles: AO, ISSO, ISSM
- Case study: Applying RMF to a federal system
Security Architecture, Implementation, and Lifecycle Management
Domain 3 – Security Planning, Design & Implementation
- Integration of security into SDLC
- Design trade-offs: security vs performance
- Security architecture models: Bell-LaPadula, Clark-Wilson
- Information flow and access control
- Systems integration challenges
Domain 4 – Secure Operations, Maintenance & Disposal
- Configuration management
- Continuous monitoring
- Patch and vulnerability management
- Incident response and contingency planning
- Secure decommissioning and data destruction
Domain 5 – Secure Engineering Technical Management
- Security planning and project management
- Systems engineering management processes
- Acquisition and procurement lifecycle
- Engineering trade studies & technical baseline control
- Interface control and integration planning
Final Review + Exam Prep
- Domain-wise quick revision
- Sample exam questions and discussion
- Exam-taking strategies
- Mock test with feedback
- Certification roadmap and next steps
Who’s this course for?
- CISSP-certified professionals
- Cybersecurity engineers working on federal contracts
- Government IT security personnel
- Systems architects and solution designers
- DoD professionals need IAM/IAT Level III certifications
Career Pathways
Upon successful completion, learners can pursue roles such as:
- Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
- Cybersecurity Architect
- Security Consultant (Government/Enterprise)
- Security Control Assessor (SCA)
International Student Fees: USD 975
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