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DNI CANCELS DCID 6/3

This Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Directive named Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, signed September 15, 2008, rescinds and replaces the Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/3 Policy, Protecting Sensitive Compartmented Information within Information Systems, and the associated DCID 6/3 Manual.

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ISSPM TRAINING COURSE OVERVIEW

The ISSPM Training Course is a Comprehensive and Intensive Training Course. The course was designed by and is taught by a Seasoned and Certified Information Systems Professional (CISSP)For more information about the ISSPM Training Course Instructor, see the About Us section of this website.

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Classroom Based Training Course / On-Line Web Based Training Course
The ISSPM Training Course can be taught as a Classroom Based Training Course or as an On-Line Web Based Training Course. One of the biggest advantages and most important benefits of taking the ISSPM Training Course On-Line through the TopSecretProtection.Com website is the savings to your organization. You will save your organization a substantial amount of money for travel. (Air Fare, Hotel, Rental Vehicle, Meals). Many of our students have enrolled in our ISSPM On-Line Training Course. You will receive solid, comprehensive, convenient, and affordable training without the travel, costs, and time constraints of traditional training and educational programs and courses.

The ISSPM Training Course is well structured and comprehensive and is much more then just training. It is also an ISSPM Reference Tool. Each student will receive an ISSPM Training Course Handbook. This handbook covers all the ISSPM Training Course Modules. Also included in the handbook is a Security Controls Reference Section that is very useful for assessing the Management, Operation and Technical Security Controls of an Information Systems Security Program and Information Systems. The student will also have access to the TopSecretProtction.Com ISSPM Website Security Reference Section. The Security Reference Section of the website contains a wealth of information related to Information Security and Information Systems Security. This combination will provide our students with the required foundation and structure to ensure their Information Security / Information Systems Security Programs, are successful and fully compliant with Federal Government Regulations.

The ISSPM Training Course Objectives Are To:

• Teach Information Systems Security Managers and Officers (ISSM's / ISSO's) how to Successfully Development, Implement and Manage an Information Security / Information Systems Security Program for the U.S. Federal Government, The Department of Defense and Intelligence Community Agencies.

• Teach other individuals that are also involved in some aspects of ISSPM and will benefit from the ISSPM Training Course; Designated Approving Authorities (DAA's), Senior Agency Information Security Officer's (SAISO's) Chief Information Officer's (CIO's), Information Assurance Managers and Officers (IAM's / IAO's) and Network and Systems Administrator's/Engineer's.

The ISSPM Training Course Learning Objectives Are To:

• Educate individuals that have security responsibilities or management authority within the many facets of Information Security and Information Systems Security.

• Teach individuals the required Federal Government Laws and Regulations for ISSPM, and the Information Security / IT Security Essential Body of Knowledge (EBK). The TopSecretprotection.Com EBK was derived from the Department Of Homeland Security (DHS) EBK, Department of Defense (DOD) 8570.1 EBK, and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSSI) 4014 EBK. Additionally the ISSPM Training Course has been closely modeled to match the Information Security / Information Systems Security Program Requirements of The U.S. Federal Government, The Department of Defense and Intelligence Community Agencies.

• Ensure that ISSM's and ISSO's are trained in the new Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503. The DNI ICD 503 replaces the DCID 6/3 Policy, DCID 6/3 Manual and DCID 6/3 Certification and Accreditation Process.

• Enable Information Security Professionals to be more successful in their responsibilities within ISSPM, thereby enabling their organization or agency to be compliant with Federal Government Laws and Regulations and Department of Defense and Intelligence Community Directives and Regulations were applicable.

• Satisfy the requirements for Annual Information Security Education and Awareness Training.

TOPICS COVERED IN THE ISSPM TRAINING COURSE

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE MODULES

• Introduction To Information Systems Security Program Management
• FISMA
• NIST Special Publications
• Security Categorization Of Federal Information / Information Systems
• Baseline Security Controls For Federal Information / Information Systems
• Secure Configuration Of Information Systems / Software Applications
• Inter-Connecting Information Systems
• Privacy / PII And  Privacy Impact Assessments
• Mobile Device Security
• Security Policies And Procedures
• Information Security Awareness, Training And Education

• Access Control Lifecycle
• General User Security Requirements
• Privileged Users Security Requirements
• Risk Management
• Certification And Accreditation
• Security Vulnerability Of Information Systems And Networks
• Configuration Management
• Plan Of Action And Milestones (POA&MS)
• Information Systems Auditing / Logging Monitoring And Reporting

• Incident Response And Reporting
• Microsoft Office / Adobe PDF Document Security Issues
• Threats And Vulnerabilities
• Electronic Computer Storage Media Sanitization-Destruction
• Department Of Defense / Intelligence Community Directives And Regulations

Please Note:
Our ISSPM Training Course is very extensive. We teach our students more then just the DOD and DHS / US-CERT baseline job responsibilities for an Information Assurance Manager or Information Systems Security Manager. Teaching our students more then just the baseline job responsibilities will enable our students to more successfully implement or further enhance an Information Security/Information Systems Security Programs for the Federal Government, Department of Defense and Intelligence Community Agencies.

DOD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program                                             Chapter 4, Table C4.T7, defines three levels of Information Assurance Management (IAM), Level I, II, III. The job functions listed for each of the IAM Levels are intended to be the DOD baseline job responsibilities for an Information Assurance Manager or Information Systems Security Manager. Individual DOD components are expected to have additional requirements reflecting their operating policy and information systems technical environment.

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Department of Homeland Security/US CERT IT Security Essential Body of Knowledge (EBK)
The EBK characterizes the IT security workforce and provides a national baseline representing the essential knowledge and skills that IT Security Practitioners should have to perform specific roles and responsibilities.

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ISSPM ISSM / ISSO Certification
At the end of each ISSPM Training Course Module, discussions are held with the students to discuss the topics that were covered. Every student in closely monitored for absorption and understanding of the topics, and to measure the student's progress in the ISSPM Training Course. An ISSPM Certification is given to those students who successfully meet the Learning Objectives of the ISSPM Training Course an pass the Finial Exam.

ISSM / ISSO Mentoring Program
At TopSecretProtection.Com we don't just collect for the cost of the ISSPM Training Course, train you, and turn you loose. We are there to mentor you for your entire ISSPM career. Our goal with each and every student is to establish a long term professional relationship and mentor these individuals through their professional careers in the field of ISSPM. Through mentoring, we can ensure that our students are continuing to develop the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the field of ISSPM. Our Mentoring Program is a voluntary program where our students can work together with the ISSPM Training Course Instructor/Mentor, to meet their developmental needs. Mentoring Partnerships are established on a one-to one basis. The partnership is a constantly evolving, growing process with both members providing insights and feedback

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Qualifications and Prerequisites
The ISSPM Training Course is designed for individuals who have a good understanding and experience working with computers. This will better enable the individual to grasp the content of the information presented to them during the ISSPM Training Course. A background in computers is not required to enroll in the ISSPM Training Course. No specific formal college or other degree program is required for the ISSPM Training Course. However, experience in Information Security or Information Systems Security, combined with a technical background in computers is beneficial. This technical background must be balanced with effective communications and interpersonal skills, because the ISSM / ISSO must associate with individuals at all levels of the organization, from Technical Personnel, Systems Engineers, to Senior Level Management and Directors.

 

ISSPM Training Course Cost
ISSPM On-Line Web Based Training Course: $ 595.00
ISSPM Classroom Based Training Course:     $ 995.00

These price includes the ISSPM Training Course Handbook. Demo Access to the ISSPM On-Line Web Based Training Course is available upon request. We think you will be surprised at how much we have to offer at very affordable prices. Other ISSPM ISSM / ISSO Training Firms charge between $1500-$1800 for Classroom Based Training. They do not provide you with same level of Comprehensive and Intensive Training as our ISSPM Training Course provides.

We accept Credit Cards, Checks and Purchase Orders. Class sizes are limited. Please enroll early as classes fill very quickly.

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ISSPM Training Course Classroom Based  / Training Locations / Class Schedule
Currently the ISSPM Training Course is offered at our office in Columbia, Maryland. Please contact us for availability of classes, dates and times. Evening Classed are also offered.

ISSPM Training Course Group Rates
The ISSPM Training Course can be purchased specifically for your organization. We will come to your location to present the ISSPM Training Course. Please call for a quote. Per student cost is discounted.  This is dependent upon the the ISSPM Training Course Instructors availability.

ISSPM Specialized Training
Individual or Specific Training Modules from the ISSPM Training Course can be purchased separately to meet your organizations Security Training requirements.

ISSPM Training Course Student Testimonials
What Are Previous Students Saying About Our ISSPM Training Course?
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Current And Past Students Have Worked For:

• Department of Energy, Office of Intelligence / Counter-Intelligence

• Navy

• Joint Strike Fighter Program

• Integrated Technology Solutions, Inc.

• And Others

 

OTHER BENEFITS OF TAKING OUR ISSPM TRAINING COURSE

Earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits For CISSP Certifications

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A CISSP who attends the TopSecretProtection.Com ISSPM Training Course, will earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits. 1 Hour Is Earned For Each Hour Of Training. 40 Hours Of Training = 40 Credits. 120 Credits Are Required Over A Three Year Period To Maintain Your CISSP Certification Status. Our ISSPM Training Course Will Earn You 40+ Credits.

Free Training Classes / Free Training Material
Students also receive information on other organizations that provide Free Training Classes / Classroom Based and Web Based and Security Training CD's.

• National Security Agency (NSA)

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

• Carnegie Mellon University and others

These FREE Training Classes and FREE Training CD's will provide the student with the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to become an expert in the field if Information Systems Security Program Management.

Free Computer Security Software
The TopSecretProtection.Com Computer Security Software Top Picks Listing is also included. This reference document is a listing of the Best Free Computer Security Software, which has been tested by TopSecretProtection.Com. This listing alone will save you up to $500 or more on Computer Security Software. These Top Picks of FREE Computer Security Software, will secure a computer with; Anti-Virus Software, Firewall Software, Spyware Detection/Removal Software, Registry and Windows Startup Protectors/Monitors, Browser Lockdown Software, Secure Eraser Software, and many other useful Computer Security Tools. Also included are Free PC Diagnostics Software and Tips, Free Word Processor/Spreadsheet/Presentation Software and many other useful FREE Computer Software Programs.
 

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