(ISC)2 - CISSP Boot Camp

A Firebrand Training
7
Day Course

(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp - Overview

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

The goal of this seven-day accelerated course is to provide information security professionals a fully-immersed, zero-distraction, all-inclusive CISSP CBK training and certification experience. Our CISSP Firebrand Training encompasses the (ISC)2 CISSP CBK Review Seminar, value-added instruction, on-site examination delivery, meals, and accommodation.

The CISSP certification is governed by the International Information Systems Security Certifications Consortium (ISC)2 and has gained importance as a key component in the selection process for management-level information security positions.

The key advantage of authorized (ISC)2 Institute Training is fundamental: The institute's goal is to provide an extensive overview of the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), the compendium of information security practices and standards compiled and continually updated by (ISC)2 and used as the basis for the CISSP exam.

The benefits listed below are but a few of the advantages you can receive when doing business with an (ISC)2 host partner. Only authorized host partners:

Are guaranteed to adhere to stringent technical pre-screening practices - Candidates that do not have the necessary work and education experience my be subject to decertification as per the CISSP "Code of Ethics"
Guarantee the highest quality of education and customer satisfaction - Candidates are able to contact (ISC)2 directly for program quality assurance
Utilize (ISC)2 Institute's instructors, trained directly by the consortium - Many CISSP instructors have been training CISSP candidates for five years or more
Employ the only official (ISC)2 courseware, materials, and CISSP Practice Exams - The product of extensive work from CISSPs, (ISC)2; Instructors, and Subject Matter Experts
Deliver the (ISC)2 vendor examinations truly on-site

(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp - Benefits

Information security professionals invest substantially in information assets, including technology, architecture and process. But how can protection of these assets be ensured? Only through the strengths of the professionals in charge.

Industry standards, ethics and certification of IS professionals and practitioners becomes critical to ensuring a higher standard for security is achieved. (ISC)2, as the only not-for-profit consortium charged with maintaining, administering and certifying IS professionals in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), is the premier resource for IS professionals worldwide.

Why Choose Firebrand Training for CISSP Certification?

(ISC)2 instructors present the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge Seminar
We utilise only (ISC)2 copyrighted training material, which is unavailable to other non-partner organisations
This course includes the official (ISC)2 practice exam - representative of the actual exam questions
Students will obtain a personal critique of individual results to help focus on the topics where additional focus should be given
The CISSP examinations are delivered at our site - with (ISC)2 approval - not at 'local' testing centres that are subject to seat availability
Our zero-distraction, accelerated delivery model provides today's network and information security professionals with a value-added option for official, accelerated training on the ten domains of the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

Benefits of (ISC)2 Certification to the Enterprise

Establishes best practices around security
Provides a solutions-orientation, not specialization, particularly with the broader understanding of the IS CBK
Access to a network of global industry and subject matter/domain experts
Resource for broad-based security information
Adds to credibility with the rigor and regimen of the certification examinations
Provides a business and technology orientation to risk management

Benefits of (ISC)2 Certification to the Professional

Confirms a working knowledge of information security
Confirms passing of a rigorous examination
Career differentiator, with peer networking and added IS credibility
Broadening expectation of credentials

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.

(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp - Curriculum

The following topics are presented during our CISSP Program:

Information Security and Risk Management

Security management entails the identification of an organisation's information assets and the development, documentation, and implementation of policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.

Management tools such as data classification and risk assessment/analysis are used to identify threats, classify assets, and to rate system vulnerabilities so that effective controls can be implemented.

Security Architecture and Design

The Security Architecture and Design domain contains the concepts, principles, structures, and standards used to design, monitor, and secure operating systems, equipment, networks, applications and those controls used to enforce various levels of availability, integrity, and confidentiality.

Access Control

Access controls are a collection of mechanisms that work together to create a security architecture to protect the assets of the information system.

Application Security

This domain addresses the important security concepts that apply to application software development. It outlines the environment where software is designed and developed and explains the critical role software plays in providing information system security.

Operations Security

Operations Security is used to identify the controls over hardware, media, and the operators and administrators with access privileges to any of these resources. Audit and monitoring are the mechanisms, tools, and facilities that permit the identification of security events and subsequent actions to identify the key elements and report the pertinent information to the appropriate individual, group, or process.

Physical (Environmental) Security

The Physical (Environmental) Security domain provides protection techniques for the entire facility, from the outside perimeter to the inside office space, including all of the information system resources.

Cryptography

The cryptography domain addresses the principles, means, and methods of disguising information to ensure its integrity, confidentiality and authenticity.

Telecommunications, Network, and Internet Security

The telecommunications, network, and Internet security domain discusses the:

Network Structures
Transmission methods
Transport formats
Security measures used to provide availability, integrity, and confidentiality
Authentication for transmissions over private and public communications networks and media

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

The Business Continuity Plan (BCP) domain addresses the preservation and recovery of business operations in the event of outages.

Law, Investigations, and Ethics

The Law, Investigations, and Ethics domain addresses

Computer crime laws and regulations
The measures and technologies used to investigate computer crime incidents

(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp - Exam Track

The CISSP Certification examination consists of 250 multiple-choice questions. Candidates have up to 6 hours to complete the examination. Ten CISSP information systems security test domains are covered in the examination pertaining to the Common Body of Knowledge:

Access Control Systems & Methodology
Applications & Systems Development
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
Cryptography
Law, Investigation & Ethics
Operations Security
Physical (Environmental) Security
Security Architecture & Models
Information Security and Risk Management
Telecommunications, Network & Internet Security

Maintenance Requirements

Upon successfully passing your CISSP Certification examination, you will receive your certificate and ID card. You are also eligible to be listed in the CISSP Directory, can elect to participate in the Speakers' Bureau, and you can serve on (ISC)2 committees and participate in annual elections.

Recertification is also required every 3 years, with on-going requirements for maintaining your credentials in good standing. This is primarily accomplished through continuing professional education (CPE) and the earning of 120 CPE credits every three years. More on qualifying for credits will be available upon certification.

(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp - What's Included

The CISSP Accelerated Course encompasses the (ISC)2 CISSP CBK Review Seminar, value-added instruction, on-site examination delivery, meals and accommodation. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

The CISSP CBK Review

The official (ISC)2 five-day review course provides information security professionals, namely Network Administrators and Executive Managers, the information required to demonstrate a mastery of information security - and ultimately pass the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam.

Authorized (ISC)2 Instructors & Courseware

Firebrand Training utilises official (ISC)2 copyrighted training materials for the program delivery. These materials have been derived from extensive work from CISSPs, (ISC)2 Instructors, and Subject Matter Experts in developing material and presentation.

Official (ISC)2 Practice CISSP Exam & Evaluation

Firebrand Training includes the official (ISC)2 practice exam that covers 100 sample questions which are representative of the actual examination questions. In addition, students receive an individualized practice exam evaluation.

Onsite Exam Delivery

The CISSP examinations are delivered at our site - with (ISC)2 approval - not at 'local' testing centres that are subject to seat availability. The exam voucher needs to be purchased directly from (ISC)2.

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Examination vouchers *
On site testing **
Accommodation, All Meals, Beverages, and Snacks
Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
Examination Passing Policy

Please note

* Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp - Prerequisites

To become a CISSP, a candidate must successfully complete two processes: Examination and Certification:

Examination

The eligibility requirements to sit for the CISSP examination are completely separate from the eligibility requirements necessary to be certified.

To sit for the CISSP examination, a candidate must:

Submit the examination fee
Assert that he or she possesses a minimum of five years of professional experience in the information security field (or four years plus a college degree for prospective candidates effective January 01, 2003)
Complete the Candidate Agreement, attesting to the truth of his or her assertions regarding professional experience and legally commit to adhere to the CISSP Code of Ethics
Successfully answer four questions regarding criminal history and related background

Certification

To be issued a certificate, a candidate must:

Pass the CISSP exam with a scaled score of 700 points or greater
Submit a properly completed and executed Endorsement Form
If the candidate is selected for audit, they must successfully pass that audit of their assertions regarding professional experience

Endorsement

Once a candidate has been notified of passing the CISSP examination, he or she will be required to have his or her application endorsed by a CISSP before the credential can be awarded. If no CISSP can be found, another qualified professional with knowledge of information systems or an officer of the candidates corporation can be used to validate the candidate's professional experience.

The endorser will attest that the candidate's assertions regarding professional experience are true to the best of their knowledge, and that the candidate is in good standing within the information security industry.

Upon receipt of the Endorsement Form and barring a random audit of the candidate's professional experience, the CISSP credential should be awarded within one business day, with a formal notification sent via e-mail.

Audit

A percentage of the candidates who pass the CISSP examination and submit endorsements will be randomly subjected to audit and required to submit a resume for formal review and investigation.

If audited (subject to results), the credential will be awarded within seven business days and notification sent via e-mail. Naturally, there may be some delays due to mail service or the number of forms received. Also, audits may require additional time for verifying information and/or contacting references.

Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.

Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

CISSP Boot Camp Testimonials

"This CISSP Firebrand* training was very hard work for me and my classmates. The main factor contributing are the combination of well skilled instructors, a perfect environment to study in, the facilities offered, the fellowship between the students and last but not least.. the food.. As far as I know I cannot think of a better way to prepare myself on this kind of intensive exam."
Marcel van Wort, Orange Business Services.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (12/6/2006 to 18/6/2006)

"It is the end of the course, my exam is tomorrow and I feel pretty optimistic. I would just like to post a very special mention for my instructor. Having attended many courses in my lifetime, I have to say without a doubt that this man excelled in every department without exception. His knowledge, humour, assertiveness and ability to read the class as a group and establish a baseline without leaving anybody out was second to none. I have never met an instructor with so much passion for his job. All that is left to say is that pass or fail tomorrow, I could not have expected anymore from my instructor and the deficiency will totally lie with me. He is an absolute credit to his profession and a valued asset to his company. "
Anthony Smith, Bayern LB Investment Bank.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (5/3/2007 to 11/3/2007)

"Very intensive and high pressured but very worth while as a way to test your existing knowledge prior to the exam."
Anon.,
NHS.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (5/9/2005 to 11/9/2005)

"Hard work and not for the feint hearted but if you have the necessary drive and motivation Firebrand* CISSP Boot Camp will provide you with everyting you need to succeed."
David James, Ascentor Ltd.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (28/11/2005 to 4/12/2005)

"The course content was well thought out, it was geared to the level of knowledge required for the exam. This combined with the instructors level of real world experience, subject knowledge and teaching style has equiped me well for attempting, and hopefully passing, the exam."
anon, newell & budge security ltd.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (21/3/2005 to 27/3/2005)

"Tough but very enjoyable!"
Robert Fullagar, My Self.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (26/3/2007 to 1/4/2007)

"Intensive, long days & long nights but worth it."
Anon.,
Sonyericsson.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (5/9/2005 to 11/9/2005)

"An away environment to learn and not be distracted. Allows you to focus."
Simon Cresdee, Cresdee Consulting.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (14/7/2008 to 20/7/2008)

"In preparation for the CISSP exam it is unlikely that I would have been able to commit sufficient time outside the course. I believe the intensive course is the most effective way to cover such a large subject and prepare for the exam. The boot camp environment provides a learning focussed environment with few distractions."
Dave Whitlow, IDsec Limited.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (15/11/2004 to 21/11/2004)

"Very good facilites, very strong instructor, great home-made food. Best course both in terms of content range and testing of my knowledge I've been on in years. "
RH, HM Revenue & Customs.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (26/3/2007 to 1/4/2007)

"A very comfortable and secluded spot for Firebrand*, and that is a nice-to-have. You can get on with achieving your objectives without any outside interruptions."
Dalpat Lad, Self Employed.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (10/9/2007 to 16/9/2007)

"Boot camps are tough going, but worth it if you really want the certifications towards which they are geared. Heythrop Park is a good place to do them due to the lack of distractions."
anon, Symantec.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (26/7/2004 to 1/8/2004)

"Really good course in a wonderfull environment."
Alexandre Mury, Lanexpert SA.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (18/6/2007 to 24/6/2007)

"Firebrand* site at Tadley court provided the optimal environment for preparing and passing the CISSP"
Anon, Reuters/Radianz.
(ISC)2 CISSP CBK Review (5 Days) (4/8/2003 to 8/8/2003)

"Firebrand* creates the necessary environment and atmosphere allowing you to focus on your objective - pass the CISSP"
Nicolas Villatte, SWIFT scrl.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (29/5/2006 to 4/6/2006)

"Heythrop Park is very condusive to study, completely isolated from the rest of the world - a Betty Ford clinique for techies. However, if you're going to stay there bring extra socks for bedtime and refuse to stay in room 201 - unless you're a deaf exhibitionist that likes the smell of smoke."
Chris Bartlett, RNLI.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (26/3/2007 to 1/4/2007)

"Excellent course, but do the necessary pre-reading "
AG, Qinetiq.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (13/11/2006 to 19/11/2006)

"The quality of the instructor on this course ensured that the best instruction was given. He was able to bring life to a subject that was very dry and academic in its content."
Craig Collins, MOD.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (13/2/2006 to 19/2/2006)

"I found Firebrand* CISSP Firebrand* to be exactly what I needed to fine-tune my exam skills. With an excellent instructor and a very good mixture of security professionals in the class itself, the experience really lends itself to reaching the final goal of passing the exam."
JE, Symantec.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (28/6/2004 to 4/7/2004)

"Quality of the delivery of the material in the classroom was excellent. "
A.D, DWP.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (8/12/2008 to 14/12/2008)

"John Berti is one of the best instructors I've come across. His knowledge of the ten domains covered is vast, and this comes through in his lectures. I fully recommend Firebrand* to anyone in the secrutiy field wanting to prepare for the CISSP exam."
Jude Naidoo, DHL.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (26/7/2004 to 1/8/2004)

"A quiet area, comfortable, with great food. Ideal to prepare for the CISSP."
Antony de Jacquier, SWIFT.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (26/6/2006 to 2/7/2006)

"Again, I was impressed with the facilities and staff."
Mark LePetit, Invomo Ltd.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (14/7/2008 to 20/7/2008)

"The CISSP course is very hard work, and very intensive. any pre-reading you can do before the course will be an advantage, because the exam can ask you almost anything - a broad knowledgebase is essential. All Firebrand* staff are very helpful and do all they can to assist you - the catering deserves a special mention, I would happily pay £30 a head for the excellent dinners served."
N.R., McAfee Security.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (5/9/2005 to 11/9/2005)

"Firebrand* was primarily responsible for turning my experience and reading into a streamlined body of knowledge directed at (successfully) getting me through the CISSP exam. Many Thanks!"
Peter Gunning, National Australia Group.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (12/2/2007 to 18/2/2007)

"The CISSP was one of the most challenging courses I have ever taken, but I am sure that without the preperation given by the boot camp I would never have been adequately prepared to sit the exam."
JC, Scanex Limited.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (5/3/2007 to 11/3/2007)

"Firebrand* offer what I consider to be the best training and preparation that I have experienced from any training company. The quality of the Training facilities, course content, study areas and most importantly the food are first class. The staff are courteous at all times and very very helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you for making my 7 day course easier with the facilities you provide."
Chris Varnom, Self.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (17/4/2006 to 23/4/2006)

"This was one of the best IT courses I have been on. The location, accommodation, and training facilities were very comfortable. The training instructor was first class with heaps of enthusiasm and knowledge of the Domains. I will have no concerns about recommending the course to my colleagues."
Alwyn Nash, Pointsec Mobile Technologies Ltd.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (3/11/2003 to 9/11/2003)

"It was great expirence. Perfect conditions to study. The instructor was amazing... My natural language is not english, but was easy to understand and when I didn't understand the instructor used other words or examples, making easy to understand. "
Paulo Rosa, NextiraOne.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (10/9/2007 to 16/9/2007)

"I think Firebrand* is the ideal setting in which to study and sit an exam. The Firebrand* especially works for taking in huge amounts of new subject matter and sitting a test straight after. I would prefer not to attend a normal 5 day training course again. It is alos fun and as a group you can benefit so much more when studying."
Tony Sweeney, Cable and Wireless.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (23/8/2004 to 29/8/2004)

CISSP Boot Camp Course Dates

Start	End	Availability	Register
17/11/2008	23/11/2008	Finished
8/12/2008	14/12/2008	Finished
12/1/2009	18/1/2009	Waitlist
2/2/2009	8/2/2009	Limited availability	Register
23/2/2009	1/3/2009	Seats open	Register
16/3/2009	22/3/2009	Seats open	Register
6/4/2009	12/4/2009	Seats open	Register
27/4/2009	3/5/2009	Seats open	Register
18/5/2009	24/5/2009	Seats open	Register
8/6/2009	14/6/2009	Seats open	Register
29/6/2009	5/7/2009	Seats open	Register

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