The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is a globally recognized credential in the field of information security. Offered by (ISC)², CISSP validates an individual’s expertise and knowledge in designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive cybersecurity program.

Key domains covered by the CISSP exam include:

1. Security and Risk Management: Understanding security governance, compliance, policies, procedures, risk management, and ethical considerations in information security.
2. Asset Security: Protection of information assets through the establishment of security controls, including classification, ownership, and data privacy.
3. Security Architecture and Engineering: Designing and implementing secure systems, addressing security requirements, cryptography, secure design principles, and security models.
4. Communication and Network Security: Ensuring the security and protection of network infrastructure and communication channels.
5. Identity and Access Management: Managing user access, authentication methods, authorization mechanisms, and implementing identity and access controls.
6. Security Assessment and Testing: Conducting security assessments, vulnerability assessments, and performing security testing to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
7. Security Operations: Managing security operations effectively, including incident response, investigations, disaster recovery, and maintaining resilience.
8. Software Development Security: Integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle and addressing security issues specific to software development.