Cissp Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Softcover

James M. Stewart; Mike Chapple; Darril Gibson

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9781118314173: Cissp Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118314174 ISBN 13: 9781118314173

Publisher: Sybex Inc, 2012

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Fully updated Sybex Study Guide for the industry-leading security certification: CISSP

Security professionals consider the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) to be the most desired certification to achieve. More than 200,000 have taken the exam, and there are more than 70,000 CISSPs worldwide. This highly respected guide is updated to cover changes made to the CISSP Body of Knowledge in 2012. It also provides additional advice on how to pass each section of the exam. With expanded coverage of key areas, it also includes a full-length, 250-question practice exam.

Fully updated for the 2012 CISSP Body of Knowledge, the industry-leading standard for IT professionals
Thoroughly covers exam topics, including access control, application development security, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, cryptography, operations security, and physical (environmental) security
Examines information security governance and risk management, legal regulations, investigations and compliance, and telecommunications and network security
Features expanded coverage of biometrics, auditing and accountability, software security testing, and many more key topics

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Includes Real-World Scenarios, Written Exercises, and Access to Exam Prep Software Featuring:

+Three Full-Length Practice Exams
+Over 1,000 Practice Questions
+Electronic Flashcards

Develop the Skills to Achieve CISSP Certification

If your goal is to become a certified security professional, then the CISSP certification and this study guide are for you. This practical guide walks you through each of the updated CISSP Common Body of Knowledge domains to provide you with a clear understanding of the material. You'll learn helpful tips along the way to help you prepare for each section of the exam and develop practical skills that you can effectively apply on the job. Inside, find:

Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam

Practical written labs to reinforce critical skills

Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles

Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day

Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

A detailed objective map that shows the reader where each of the BoK domains is covered in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

About the Author:

James Michael Stewart (Austin, TX), CISSP, is a security expert who has authored numerous publications, books, and courseware. Michael is also an instructor of CISSP and a variety of ethical hacking classes. Mike Chapple (South Bend, IN), Ph.D., CISSP, is an information security professional with the University of Notre Dame. In the past, he was chief information officer of Brand Institute and an information security researcher with the National Security Agency and the U.S. Air Force. His primary areas of expertise include network intrusion detection and access controls. Mike is a frequent contributor to TechTarget's SearchSecurity site, author of several information security titles including. Both Stewart and Chapple co-authored previous editions of the CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide.
Darril Gibson (Virginia Beach, VA), Security+, CISSP, ITIL v3, is the CEO of Security Consulting and Training, LLC. He regularly teaches, writes, and consults on a wide variety of security and technical topics. He's been a Microsoft Certified Trainer since August 1999 and holds several certifications. He has authored, coauthored, or contributed to 14 books on a wide range of topics including Security+ and other security topics.

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