(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

"A very nice place for people who would like to get focus during the course."
Thaer Abu Al Rob, MMR/MDSA.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (28/6/2004 to 4/7/2004)

"Made an very intensive course a pleasant and enjoyable experience. Many Thanks"
Ben Banks, Ajilon.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (7/8/2006 to 13/8/2006)

"The CBK Review is a must. Given by experienced and knowledgeable presenters. Excellent hosting facilities ease what will be a demanding yet rewarding experience. "
Bruce Tyler, Self employed.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (26/6/2006 to 2/7/2006)

"The course was well organised with the pre registration process being particularly impressive. The instructors were professional and embellished the course material with real life experiences."
Harj Singh, Synetrix.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (23/8/2004 to 29/8/2004)

"The course was brilliant and enabled me to focus on getting through this tough exam."
MR, Agilisys Ltd..
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (3/5/2004 to 9/5/2004)

"The course was a comprehensive review of the CISSP standard and very pertinent, covering current security issues, both locally and internationally, as well as countermeasures and best practices. In two words: Very worthwhile. "
TF, United Nations International Computing Centre.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (15/11/2004 to 21/11/2004)

"The course instructor was first rate and made every effort to help students both in class and out of class. He used his real world experience to bring practial examples to help explain difficult concepts in a concise manner. "
Ashley Gold, BT plc.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (3/11/2003 to 9/11/2003)

"I have passed the CISSP exam. I am not sure whether I would have made it without attending Firebrand*."
C.T., McAfee Security.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (8/8/2005 to 14/8/2005)

"a good environment for training"
Anon., Dimension Data.
(ISC)2 CISSP CBK Review (5 Days) (29/9/2003 to 3/10/2003)

"Firebrand* set up the right environment for me to focus on passing my CISSP Exam. Thanks."
Christopher Howarth, Equinox Converged Solutions.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (21/3/2005 to 27/3/2005)

"Firebrand* offers an excellent facility, where learning is made as easy as possible through a well structured, professional approach to education."
K.H., Juniper Networks.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (13/2/2006 to 19/2/2006)

"Very good environment to concentrate. Food was first class and the instructor, Lyron Andrews was brilliant, focused and knew his stuff. "
Aneil Arjoon, AXA.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (10/9/2007 to 16/9/2007)

"The course was brilliant and enabled me to focus on getting through this tough exam."
MR, Agilisys Ltd..
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (3/5/2004 to 9/5/2004)

"Good for learning, quiet places to study, room a little small but other areas were available. Food was good, classroom was adequate for learning"
N.M., FDI.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (27/3/2006 to 2/4/2006)

"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)

"A tremendous environment for isolating yourself from the rest of the world and getting down to some serious hard studying."
Russell Fewing, Thales e-Security Ltd..
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (1/9/2003 to 7/9/2003)

"This was an excellent course. Yeah it was tough, but the combination of superb teaching (thanks Rick); superb facilities and a great bunch of fellow students made this a most enjoyable and valuable course. Suprise yourself; find out how much you really can learn given the right environment! "
John Cole, British Broadcasting Corporation.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (11/7/2005 to 17/7/2005)

"An excellent location, facilities and staff to train in. One of the best."
Paul Key, Wincanton Group Plc.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (14/7/2008 to 20/7/2008)

"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)

"Firebrand* experience is without doubt an extremely powerful learning environment not only from the expertise of the tutors but also the experiences of your peers. Well worth the time, money and effort."
Frank Martin, Omnetica Ltd.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (26/7/2004 to 1/8/2004)

"The CISSP instructor has been outstanding, his breadth of knowledge and experience is second to none and being able to share some of that has been a pleasure. The food is excellent and all of the staff have been friendly and accomodating throughout the week, another very enjoyable experience with Firebrand*."
TR, Chelsea Building Society.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (16/4/2007 to 22/4/2007)

"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)

"Good venue, isolated from work and home. Allows full focus on study"
David Leetch, HEWLETT PACKARD.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (24/1/2005 to 30/1/2005)

"The total immersion provided at Firebrand* gave me the time and space to prepare and study for a tough exam. I am confident I have passed the exam and that I wouldn't have done so without attending Firebrand*."
John Rainford, PassGo Technologies.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (11/7/2005 to 17/7/2005)

"Even though it was clearly stated, that we were going to have the intensive training sessions, I was surprised how tough it could be, but the good training is all about that. Will reccomend this centre to everyone considering IT training."
Maksimas Pavlovskis, HCS Business Solutions.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (3/12/2007 to 9/12/2007)

"Firebrand* offers a comfortable, functional environment to focus on your studies."
Dave Rowe, Reed Exhibitions.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (18/4/2005 to 24/4/2005)

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

"The instructors and ops staff were excellent."
anon, WCI.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (23/8/2004 to 29/8/2004)

"My course was well organised and the instructor was very knowledgeable and maintained the interest of the class throughout. The location and facilities were excellent and all of these factors helped detract from the fact that we were participating in a Boot Camp style course. Great experience"
Simone Waghorn, Police.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (13/11/2006 to 19/11/2006)

CISSP Boot Camp Course Dates

Start	End	Availability	Register
6/10/2008	12/10/2008	Finished
27/10/2008	2/11/2008	Finished
17/11/2008	23/11/2008	Running
8/12/2008	14/12/2008	Waitlist
12/1/2009	18/1/2009	Seats open	Register
2/2/2009	8/2/2009	Seats open	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

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