CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) covers a variety of subjects relevant to information security. The examination is a comprehensive survey of the knowledge expected of individuals devoted to the security of an organization’s information.

Specific topics of CISSP cover:
Access Control Systems and Methodology
Applications and Systems Development
Business Continuity Planning
Cryptography
Law, Investigation and Ethics
Operations Security
Physical Security
Security Architecture and Models
Security Management Practices
Telecommunications, Network and Internet Security
CISSP is governed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, of (ISC). The CISSP certification is the primary credential over by this group; though if candidates wish to expand their credentials, there are three concentrations beyond the initial requirements of CISSP:
Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP)