CISSP® Training

The CISSP course is designed to help you advance in your journey as an Information Security Professional. You will be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to:  

• Master concepts and methods in IT Security 
  
• Align organization goals with security functions 
  
• Protect assets throughout their lifecycle 
  
• Design, implement and monitor secure systems 
  
• Use security design principles to mitigate risk 
  
• Evaluate physical security elements 
  
• Determine access control models 
  

The CISSP course aims to equip you with the skills needed to advance in an information security career. You will be able to:  

• Master information security concepts 
  
• Optimize and enhance security operating models 
  
• Ensure asset security 
  
• Perform risk management 
  
• Understand security architecture 
  
• Maintain network security 
  
• Handle identity, access, and privileges 
  

The CISSP certification helps you  

• Validate your commitment to continued excellence and quality  
  
• Advance your career in information security   
  
• Master concepts of information security 
  
• Manage security operations 
  
• Ensure security in software development 
  
• Understand latest practices in information security   
  
• Command higher salaries than your non-certified peers   
  
• Improve your employment prospects 
  

Not necessarily. While the Certification requires 5 years of experience in the field of Information Security, an associate version of the certificate is available to those who do not meet this requirement. The course will prove beneficial to anyone who is looking to develop information security knowledge and skills, such as 

• Information Security Professionals 
  
• IT Professionals looking to transition to Information Security 
  
• Security Managers 
  
• Security Consultants 
  
• IT Heads and Directors 
  
• Enterprise Architects 
  
• IT Auditors 
  
• Chief Information Security Officers 
  
• Chief Information/Technology Officers 
  

There are no prerequisites to attend the CISSP training. 

To be eligible for certification you must have at least five years of cumulative experience in two or more of the eight domains in the (ISC)² CISSP Common Body of Knowledge. 

Earning a 4-year college degree or regional equivalent or an additional credential from the (ISC)² approved list will satisfy 1 year of the required experience.  

Once you have gained the CISSP® Certification, you can consider pursuing: 

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH V10) 
  
• CISA® 
  
• CISM® 
  
• COBIT® 5 
  

Yes, you will get free e-learning access to 100 courses for one year.

Yes, the CISSP® Certification has a validity of three years only. You will need to earn CPE (Continuing Professional Education) Credits by attending CISSP CPE Events. 

CISSP certification is offered by International Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)².

You can self-study and take the examination directly from (ISC)² without attending a training course. However, it is strongly recommended that you take a training before taking a CISSP exam.

Yes, you will receive a course completion certificate from KnowledgeHut on successfully completing the course.

To get CISSP Certified you must 

• Have at least five years of cumulative experience in two or more of the eight domains in the (ISC)² CISSP Common Body of Knowledge. 
  
• Pass the CISSP Exam 
  
• Complete endorsement attesting your professional experience 
  
• Agree to (ISC)² Code of Ethics 
  
• Pay Annual Maintenance fee 
  

No, your certificate will not mention that the course was held online. It will look the same as the in-person certificates.

The CISSP exam is  

• 3 hours long with 100 to 150 Multiple Choice Questions (In English) 
  
• 6 hours long with 250 Multiple Choice Questions (French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish – Modern, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean) 
  

The exam is conducted through Pearson VUE who is authorised to conduct exams on behalf of (ISC)².

Yes, an online exam is available for the CISSP through Pearson VUE.

Yes. The aspirants can contact us either by phone or chat if they need help with completing the application form. They can also email us on support@knowledgehut.co for any course-related queries.

a. In case you have failed the CISSP® certification exam, you can retake the exam after 30 days

The CISSP® workshop at KnowledgeHut is delivered through PRISM an immersive learning platform, via live and interactive instructor-led training sessions.

Listen, learn, ask questions, and get all your doubts clarified from your instructor, who is an experienced practitioner.

The conventional in-person CISSP will be delivered in 5-days or 20 hours. The online course is divided into several classes of shorter hours. The size of the class is capped at 30 so that students gain a better learning experience. Not only the participants but our trainers will be able to virtually collaborate with one another with the help of webcam tool. 

Our CISSP trainers are:  

• Experienced Information Security professionals  
  
• Experts who have 10+ years of immense experience in CISSP concepts and practice

Every candidate receives the same high-quality content irrespective of the trainer and the location. They help you further develop the competencies and skills you need to make a difference in your organization.  

Currently, our CISSP courses are delivered through live interactive virtual classrooms, and can be structured over two days or more. Our CISSP course focuses on engaging interaction. Most class time is dedicated to fun exercises, lively discussions, and team collaboration, all facilitated by the trainer who is an experienced Information Security Expert. The focus is on practical solutions to real-world challenges drawn from decades of Information Security experience in dynamic environments.

Software Requirements  

• Internet browser  
  
• MS Word or Notepad  
  

System Requirements  

• Windows or equivalent environment with Internet browser and high-speed Internet connectivity  
  

We provide the soft copy of the courseware for your reference.

The course material comprises of the course schedule or study plan, workbooks and all relevant assignments, assessments, or case studies.

The sessions would be auto recorded on PRISM subject to permission by (ISC)² and our trainer. Based on the permissions, you would have lifetime access to the video recordings of the sessions as well. 

No, you will not yet be able to join the training through phone or tab. Please be prepared to join the training on your laptop or desktop.

If you get disconnected during the training, you will have the option to re-join within about half an hour subject to the instructor’s preference.

Our workshops are currently held online and anyone with a stable internet from anywhere across the world can benefit from this to get CISSP certified. You can check out the schedules here.

You will receive a registration link in your e-mail id. You will have to set your password, log in to our PRISM, our Immersive Learning platform and start your learning journey.

If you miss a class, you can access the class recordings from PRISM at any time. At the beginning of every session, there will also be a 10–12-minute recapitulation of the previous class.

You will get the benefit of both since this is a blended learning workshop.

We currently use the Zoom platform for video conferencing and will soon be adding more integrations with Webex and Microsoft Teams. However, all the sessions and the recordings will be available right from within our learning platform. Learners will not need to wait for any notifications or links or install any additional software.

Yes, there are other participants who actively participate in the class remotely. They can attend online training from office, home, or any other suitable place.

In case of any queries, our support team is available to you 24/7 via the Help and Support section. You can also reach out to your workshop manager on your workshop group messenger.

Should you have any more questions, please email us on support@knowledgehut.com and we will be happy to get back to you.

With our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy, you are assured of the highest standards of quality. At KnowledgeHut, we strive to ensure that your learning experience with us is beyond reproach. However, if for any reason your expectations are not met, we will refund the course fee in accordance with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy. 

Note*:  In case of refunds, it will be credited back to your account within 10-15 business days of the refund request.

Yes, you can switch your start date with prior notice of at least 24 hours and subject to availability in the desired batch.

Yes, we have a 100% money-back guarantee in line with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy.

Yes, we have scholarships available for students and veterans with grants that can vary up to 50% of the course fees.  

To avail scholarships, please get in touch with us at support@knowledgehut.com. The team shall send across the forms and instructions to you. Based upon the responses and answers that we receive, our panel of experts take a decision on the Grant. The entire process could take about 7 to 15 days.

Yes, group discounts are available and apply to groups as small as three (3) participants. The more participants that attend a training course, the greater the discount. By registering in groups, you can typically save up 20% to 30% on the course fee. For more details, please check out upcoming schedules.

Yes, instalment options are available for payment of course fees. To avail the instalment option, please get in touch with us at support@knowledgehut.com. The team will explain how the instalments work and provide timelines for your case.  

Usually, the number of instalments varies from 2 to 3, but the full amount must be paid before you complete the course.