The Essential Cybersecurity Certification for Security Professionals
If you are looking for the “must-have” cybersecurity certification, the C)ISSO – Certified Information Systems Security Officer is the answer. Developed by Mile2, this flagship course prepares you with the broad knowledge and practical skills needed to operate as an Information Systems Security Officer — and those skills apply across a wide range of security roles and career paths.
A C)ISSO professional is equipped to implement and maintain cost-effective security controls that align with established business and industry standards. This certification is an ideal step up for IS managers, auditors, risk professionals, and INFOSEC specialists who want to expand their knowledge and credibility.
What You Will Learn
Across 19 in-depth modules, you will build expertise in:
- Risk Management — risk definitions, assessment methodologies, and response strategies
- Security Management — ISMS, roles and responsibilities, security frameworks, human resources
- Identity & Access Control — authentication techniques, SSO, access control models, information classification
- Cryptography — symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, PKI, hashing, and cryptographic attacks
- Network Security — OSI model, network devices, VPNs, wireless, telephony, and network-based attacks
- Vulnerability Assessments — identifying and responding to vulnerabilities
- Software & Database Security — secure SDLC, web application security, PCI-DSS, database models
- Business Continuity — BIA, disaster recovery, recovery strategy planning
- Incident Management, Law & Ethics — computer crime, evidence handling, privacy legislation
- Physical Security — perimeter protection, facility security, fire suppression
Course Details
- Format: Self-Study (also available: Instructor Led, Live Virtual)
- Duration: 5 Days (equivalent)
- CEUs: 40
- Language: English
- Prerequisites: Mile2 C)SP or C)ISSM, or 12 months IS Management experience
- Exam: 100 questions, 2 hours, 70% pass mark
- Certification validity: 3 years
Who Should Attend
IS Security Officers, IS Managers, Risk Managers, Auditors, Information Systems Owners, IS Control Assessors, System Managers, and Government Employees.
About the Exam
The C)ISSO certification exam is delivered online through Mile2’s Learning Management System. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass. All Mile2 certifications are awarded a 3-year expiration date.
C)ISSO vs CISSP — Syllabus Comparison
The C)ISSO syllabus covers all 8 domains of the CISSP CBK (Common Body of Knowledge). See exactly which C)ISSO modules map to each CISSP domain:
| CISSP Domain | C)ISSO Modules | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Security & Risk Management | M1 – Risk Management, M2 – Security Management, M17 – Law & Ethics | ✔ Full |
| 2. Asset Security | M4 – Access Control (Data Classification), M15 – Malware & Attacks | ✔ Full |
| 3. Security Architecture & Engineering | M5 – Security Models, M7 – Symmetric Crypto, M8 – Asymmetric Crypto & PKI, M12 – Security Architecture, M18 – Physical Security | ✔ Full |
| 4. Communication & Network Security | M9 – Network Connections, M10 – Protocols & Devices, M11 – Telephony, VPNs, Wireless | ✔ Full |
| 5. Identity & Access Management | M3 – Identification & Authentication, M4 – Access Control | ✔ Full |
| 6. Security Assessment & Testing | M7 – Vulnerability Assessments | ~ Strong |
| 7. Security Operations | M6 – Operations Security, M16 – Business Continuity, M17 – Incident Management | ✔ Full |
| 8. Software Development Security | M13 – Software Dev Security, M14 – Database Security & AI | ✔ Full |
The C)ISSO syllabus covers all 8 CISSP CBK domains. It is an excellent choice both as a standalone certification in Information Systems Security Management and as structured preparation for professionals planning to pursue the CISSP. Ideal for those who have not yet met the CISSP’s 5-year experience requirement.
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