(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

"The training was excellent and well presented. The boot camp was the most effective way to study for the CISSP. "
John Dunne, Grant Thornton.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (6/10/2008 to 12/10/2008)

"Very good environment for accelerated learning without distraction."
anon, Phoenix Software Ltd.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (18/4/2005 to 24/4/2005)

"Great facility, one which promotes learning and supplies all the necessary comforts to allow you to concentrate on the curriculum."
Chris McKenna, Alternative networks PLC.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (23/6/2008 to 29/6/2008)

"Excellent review seminar - but remember it is a review. Read the pre course material - its essential."
Ivan Salmons, Salmons Consulting Ltd.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (21/4/2008 to 27/4/2008)

"The environment was ideal, there were no distractions and it was perfectly suited for bootcamp training. "
Steven Windle, MOD.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (15/9/2008 to 21/9/2008)

"The course material was both subjective and objective, providing a better submersion into the course. This helped vastly in preparing for the examination. I have never seen catering or operational staff so polite and courteous anywhere, let alone in a training centre!"
Adam Burt, Symantec.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (18/2/2008 to 24/2/2008)

"The level of information passed to the students was of a very high standard. The discussions were informative and relevant to the course. The Instructor and his techniques instilled confidence in the students and I would personally recommend him to other potential students. He shared knowledge well and beyond the subject matter and promoted a very positive approach to learning ."
J.C., WestLB.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (26/6/2006 to 2/7/2006)

"It is nice to go on a fully immersive course where all possible external distractions are removed and you can focus on the business of attaining the relevant certification. The CISSP course ran from 8:30am to 9:30pm from Monday to Friday. That left little time to think or do anything else. I highly recommend it!"
Yousef Syed, Self-Employed.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (12/2/2007 to 18/2/2007)

"This course is a must if you want to pass your CISSP first time. Had I spent the same amount of time studying on my own instead, I may well not have passed that exam. I can highly recommend this boot camp. A very important part of the course was preparing for the exam, something that the various books I have seen on the subject are not able to do. This is especially true of the sample questions in many books that may result in your memorizing numerous facts not really neccessary for the exam, at the expense of the conceptual understanding that you really require. "
Don Williams, I am no longer at NTL.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (28/6/2004 to 4/7/2004)

"I think the course was very effective as there is a lot of detail to cover. The instructor knew his stuff and was able to back up the thoery with pratical examples. Would certainly recommend course to others "
Simon Edwards, Juniper Networks.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (5/9/2005 to 11/9/2005)

"The ability to come back and re-sit the course was a great option for me since I failed the exam before. Thanks for this option!"
Paul Earl, Myself.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (22/1/2007 to 28/1/2007)

"This was an intensive, but very focussed purpose driven training. There is a lot of information, but the instructor had excellent techniques of ensuring we understood and could reproduce the important issues, by using real-time examples, interesting stories and scenarios with a lot of humour. I was surprised how much information I had taken in by the Friday when we had the mock exam."
Mary Umoh, London Borough of Newham.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (26/7/2004 to 1/8/2004)

"The Training was of exceptional quality. The instructor has an impressive amount of knowledge in his subject and holds the key to unlock the concepts and ideas described in the ten domains of the CISSP. Overall I was highly impressed. "
anon, myself.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (21/2/2005 to 27/2/2005)

"I enjoyed my course the instructor was excellent and the surroundings, calming and distraction free"
Jeff Ames, DCSA.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (24/1/2005 to 30/1/2005)

"I would highly recommend Firebrand training. The conditions and environment are conducive to optimised learning. The lecturer was highly skilled, knowledgeable and understanding of individuals learning techniques."
Jeff Douglas, Middlesex University.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (21/4/2008 to 27/4/2008)

"My experience at Firebrand* was excellent. I will always remember my training in the UK as a good experience never to be forgotten. I will definetely be back for more training in the near future. Without a doubt, I highly recommend the training to others. "
D.M.G, Federal Government in the USA.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (31/10/2005 to 4/11/2005)

"Firebrand* itself was excellent in all respects. Our instructor was by far the best instructor I have experienced during 26-years in the IT industry"
Anon.,
Newell and Budge Security.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (21/3/2005 to 27/3/2005)

"The site provides an isolated but well resourced location to delve in to the depths of your chosen subject."
Neil Fowler Wright, Clifford Chance LLP.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (31/10/2005 to 4/11/2005)

"A fantastic, focused place to learn in beautiful surroundings and a relaxed atmosphere. A great place to get a clear vantage point for any study. "
Graeme McCaffery, Partygaming.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (12/2/2007 to 18/2/2007)

"The Training Centre catered for my needs so all I needed to think about was studying hard. The environment was excellent, the food even better, and the staff were first class too. They make your stay as comfortable as possible and go out that extra mile to ensure everything is just right."
D.R., Royal Bank of Scotland.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (3/10/2005 to 9/10/2005)

"Excellent Course, Excellent Tutor, Well Packed."
Ray Thirlaway, Steria.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (12/5/2008 to 18/5/2008)

"Best organised and focused driven learning environment i have ever studied in with a zeal for execellence."
Sean Adeboyejo, oxford university press.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (11/7/2005 to 17/7/2005)

"The training was intense and relevant, and provided the best preparation for the exam."
Colin Chapman, BNP Paribas London Branch.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (28/6/2004 to 4/7/2004)

"Firebrand* gave me the opportunity to go into solitude for a few day while I prepare for my CISSP exams. The facility is great for getting away from the usual hustle and bustle to concentrate strictly on studying."
Suid Adeyanju, Reuters.
(ISC)2 CISSP CBK Review (5 Days) (4/8/2003 to 8/8/2003)

"Staff were very polite and helpful throughout the registration process and the interaction on the course. They have selected some very beautiful locations that are ideal to study at."
Paul Norris, Centrica Plc.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (12/11/2007 to 18/11/2007)

"The week I spent doing the ISC2 book review prepared me extremely well for the exam. The instructor had a wealth of knowledge across all 10 Domains and drilled right down as and when required to illustrate important points. The facilities were also great and I would recommend the course to anyone looking to escape their hectic IT jobs to focus on the CISSP certification. The best way to learn - by far."
Michael Carroll, ActivIdentity.
(ISC)2 CISSP CBK Review (5 Days) (13/11/2006 to 17/11/2006)

"Firebrand* CISSP book camp provides a very focused training regime to give students the best possible opportunity to achieve the CISSP accreditation. My tutor was incredibly knowledgable and always available to share his insight into the world of information security."
Richard Trim, Visa International.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (11/12/2006 to 17/12/2006)

"Excelent Location for Learning"
Richard Manning, AXA TECH UK.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (15/11/2004 to 21/11/2004)

"It is an ideal place to learn - away from the problems of work. "
Chris Lovell, Lloyds TSB PLC.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (15/9/2008 to 21/9/2008)

"Useful, relevant, interesting"
Phil Simpson, Abbey Financial Markets.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (12/12/2005 to 18/12/2005)

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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