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ExpertPopularCISSP® – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Think like a security leader across all eight domains — and prepare for the ISC2 CISSP exam with structured, scenario-based practice.
- 40 hours of live, domain-by-domain preparation
- All eight CISSP domains with real-world examples
- Practice in thinking like a risk adviser and manager
- Adaptive-exam strategy and question practice
- Weekday and weekend batches in IST and Gulf Time
Aligned to ISC2 exam CISSP
- Duration
- 5 Days | 40 Hrs
- Next batch
- Batches on request
- Delivery
- Live Online · Onsite · Corporate
- Level
- Expert
- Exam
- CISSP
- Language
- English
Why learn CISSP with Ace Skills
Breadth with judgement
Connect technical controls to governance, risk and business priorities across every domain.
Answer like a manager
Learn the reasoning that separates the best answer from merely correct ones.
Structured study plan
Leave with a clear plan for revision and practice in the weeks before your exam.
A leadership credential
CISSP is widely requested for senior security roles in India, the Gulf and beyond.
Course overview
CISSP is one of the most respected credentials in information security because it tests breadth and judgement rather than tool skills. Candidates must understand security across governance, architecture, networks, identity, testing, operations and software, and answer questions from the viewpoint of a security manager advising the business. This five-day course prepares you to think that way.
The course covers all eight domains of the ISC2 Common Body of Knowledge. Day one covers security and risk management, including governance, compliance, professional ethics, business continuity and risk frameworks, along with asset security. Day two focuses on security architecture and engineering: design principles, security models, cryptography and physical security. Day three addresses communication and network security, followed by identity and access management.
Day four covers security assessment and testing and security operations, including investigations, logging and monitoring, incident management, disaster recovery and change management. Day five addresses software development security and closes with an exam-readiness session focused on the computerised adaptive testing format, time management and how to choose the best answer when several seem correct.
Each domain is taught through practical examples from organisations in India and the Gulf, with regular question practice and discussion. This course is aligned to the CISSP exam and prepares you for it. Certification also requires relevant work experience and endorsement, so check the current requirements on the ISC2 website before booking.
Key features
- Complete coverage of all eight domains
- Manager’s-perspective question technique
- Domain-end practice questions with discussion
- Adaptive exam strategy session
- Memory aids for frameworks and models
- Study plan for the weeks after the course
- Course completion certificate from Ace Skills Consulting
- Post-training doubt support while you prepare
Who should attend
- Security managers and architects
- Security consultants and auditors
- IT managers with security responsibilities
- Senior security engineers moving into leadership
- Chief information security officers and deputies
Prerequisites
- Several years of experience in information security (ISC2 sets the exact experience requirement for certification)
- Broad familiarity with networking, systems and security concepts
Curriculum
5 Days · 40 Hours · 13 Modules · 5 Labs
Governance and professional ethics
- ISC2 Code of Ethics
- Security governance principles
- Policies, standards, procedures and guidelines
- Legal, regulatory and privacy requirements
Risk and continuity
- Risk management concepts and frameworks
- Threat modelling
- Supply chain risk management
- Business continuity requirements
- Security awareness and training
- Lab: Risk assessment workshop for a case organisation · 40 min
Asset security
- Information and asset classification
- Data life cycle and ownership roles
- Data retention and destruction
- Data security controls
Secure design
- Secure design principles
- Security models
- Evaluation criteria and capabilities of systems
- Vulnerabilities in architectures including cloud and IoT
Cryptography
- Cryptographic life cycle and methods
- Public key infrastructure
- Key management
- Cryptanalytic attacks
- Lab: Choose cryptographic solutions for a set of business scenarios · 35 min
Physical security
- Site and facility design
- Physical controls
- Environmental and power protection
Network architecture
- OSI and TCP/IP models
- Secure network components
- Secure communication channels
- Network attacks and countermeasures
- Lab: Design a segmented, secure network for a case scenario · 40 min
Identity and access management
- Physical and logical access control
- Identification, authentication and federation
- Authorisation models
- Identity and access provisioning life cycle
Assessment and testing
- Assessment and audit strategies
- Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
- Security process data and metrics
- Analysing test results
Investigations and monitoring
- Investigation types and evidence
- Logging and monitoring
- Configuration and change management
- Resource protection
Incidents and recovery
- Incident management
- Detective and preventive measures
- Disaster recovery strategies and testing
- Personnel safety and security
- Lab: Disaster recovery planning exercise · 40 min
Software development security
- Security in the development life cycle
- Development environment controls
- Assessing software security
- Secure coding guidelines
Exam readiness
- How computerised adaptive testing works
- Thinking like a manager
- Time management for up to three hours
- Cross-domain practice questions with review
- Lab: Timed cross-domain practice set with group review · 60 min
Skills you will gain
- Security governance
- Risk management
- Asset security
- Security architecture
- Cryptography
- Network security
- Identity and access management
- Security assessment
- Security operations
- Incident management
- Disaster recovery
- Secure software development
Tools & technologies
- Case study workbooks
- Practice question bank
- Risk register templates
- Mind maps
Certification exam
| Exam name | CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional |
|---|---|
| Exam code | CISSP |
| Number of questions | 100–150 |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Passing score | 700 / 1000 (scaled) |
| Voucher included | No — book directly with the vendor |
| Question format | Adaptive (CAT), Multiple choice |
| Delivery | Test centre |
Skill areas measured
- Security and Risk Management
- Asset Security
- Security Architecture and Engineering
- Communication and Network Security
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Security Assessment and Testing
- Security Operations
- Software Development Security
Exam details are pending verification. Vendors change exams; confirm on the official vendor page before booking. Official exam page (opens in a new tab)
Schedule & Pricing
Onsite
At your office or our centre
Pricing depends on location, group size and dates.
- Delivered at your premises or an Ace centre
- Same curriculum and labs as live online
- Dates planned around your team
Corporate / Team
Private batch for your organisation
A private batch with content adapted to your environment and goals.
- Customised curriculum
- Private batch, online or onsite
- Progress and assessment reports
- GST invoice and PO-based billing
No public batches scheduled — Talk to an Advisor for a private batch.
Projects & labs you will build
- Day 3 · 40 min
Design a segmented, secure network for a case scenario
- Day 5 · 60 min
Timed cross-domain practice set with group review
Your certificate
Certificate of Completion — Ace Skills Consulting
Awarded on completing the course. It records the course title and training hours, and you can share it on your LinkedIn profile.
The ISC2 certification itself is awarded by ISC2 when you pass exam CISSP.
Frequently asked questions
How does the CISSP adaptive exam work?
The English exam uses computerised adaptive testing with 100 to 150 items over up to three hours. The difficulty adjusts to your answers, and the exam ends once you have clearly passed or failed.
What if I do not yet have enough experience?
You can still take the exam. ISC2 offers an Associate of ISC2 route for candidates who pass without the full experience; check ISC2 for the current rules.
How long should I study after the course?
Most working professionals revise for six to ten weeks, using our study plan and practice questions.
Is the course very technical?
It covers technical topics, but the focus is on understanding and judgement. The exam rewards managerial thinking over tool knowledge.
Can you run CISSP preparation for our security team?
Yes. Private batches can be scheduled around work commitments, including weekend formats.
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