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INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (ISSPM)

ISSPM TRAINING COURSE AND MENTORING PROGRAM FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY MANAGERS / OFFICERS (ISSM'S / ISSO'S)                               

The Information Systems Security Manager/Officer (ISSM/ISSO) Training Course and Mentoring Program is a Comprehensive and Intensive Information Security / Information Systems Security Training, taught by a seasoned and Certified Information Systems Professional/CISSP. For more information about the Instructor see the About Us section of this website.

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ISSM/ISSO Certification
Students who complete the ISSM/ISSO Training Program will be able to successfully Develop, Implement and Manage an Information Security / Information Systems Security Department for the Federal Government, Dept. of Defense or the CIA, DIA, NSA or any other Intelligence Community Agency. Additionally, the same concepts taught in our ISSM/ISSO Training Program, can be applied in the Corporate/Private Sector.

Existing ISSMs/ISSOs/IAMs/IAOs will gain the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully enhance their current Information Security / Information Systems Security Departments.

Exercises will be used throughout the ISSM/ISSO Training Course to measure the student’s progress.  A ISSM/ISSO Training Program Certification Certificate will be given to those students who successfully meet the objectives of the ISSM/ISSO Training Course.

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ISSM/ISSO Training Course / Mentoring Program Testimonials
What are previous students saying about our ISSM/ISSO Training Course / Mentoring Program?
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The ISSM/ISSO Training Course Is Designed For:

1) Individuals who desire to enter into the increasing demanding and highly compensated Information Systems Security Field as a ISSM/ISSO.

2) Individuals who desire to expand their knowledge and skills as a ISSM/ISSO.

3) Individuals responsible for Developing, Implementing and Managing an Information Security/Information   Systems Security Program for:

  • Classified Networks: Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret SCI and Special Access Programs/SAPS.
  • Federal Government Agencies (Non DOD/IC)
  • Corporate/Private Sector

4) Individuals with any responsibilities for protecting Classified and Sensitive Information

  • Information Systems Security Manager / ISSM
  • Information Systems Security Officer / ISSO
  • Information Assurance Manager / IAM
  • Information Assurance Officer / IAO
  • Information Systems Security Engineer / ISSE
  • Chief Security Officer / CSO
  • Chief Information Security Officer / CISO
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Network Security Specialist
  • Network Administrator
  • Designated Approving Authorities / DAA
  • Program Security Officers / PSO
  • Government & Contractor Special Security Officers SSO/CSSO
  • Facility Security Officers / FSO

 

ISSM/ISSO Training Course Content
The ISSM/ISSO Training Course provides the ISSM/ISSO, Information Assurance Manager/IAM, Information Assurance Officer/IAO and other Information Security Professionals with a broad understanding of Federal, Department of Defense and Intelligence Community Information Systems Security Policies, Procedures, Directives and Rules.

The ISSM/ISSO Training Course Includes The Following Content:

  • Introduction To The ISSM/ISSO Training Course
  • Introduction To Information Security/Information Systems Security
  • Introduction To Classified Information
  • Information Systems Security Legislation DOD & DCID Directives & Policies
  • ISSM/ISSO/INFOSEC Personnel Responsibilities, Information Security Polices & Procedures
  • Access Control, Identification, Authentication & Authorization
  • Levels of Concern, Protection Levels, Secure Configurations Of Information Systems
  • DITSCAP/DIACAP Certification & Accreditation
  • Configuration Control Board/Configuration Management, Life Cycle Planning
  • Risk Management, Assessment & Mitigation Threats & Countermeasures
  • Physical, Technical, Operational & Administrative Security Controls
  • Network Security
  • Physical Security
  • SCIF Physical Security, SCIF Accreditation & Inspections, Mobile Device Security
  • Information Security / Information Systems Security Compliance Checklists
  • Information Systems & Networks Auditing Requirements
  • Information Security Briefings, Education, Training & Awareness
  • Incident Handling, Response & Reporting / Computer Forensics Overview & Investigations
  • Information Systems Monitoring
  • Information Systems, Network Hardware, Electronic Devices Maintenance Procedures
  • Cleaning, Sanitizing, Releasing & Destruction Of Classified Computer Media
  • Malicious Code Risks & Mitigation
  • High To Low Data Transfers, Metadata Risks & Mitigation
  • Software/Web Application Development Risks & Mitigation
  • Continuity Of Operations Planning, Disaster Recovery, Vital Records

The ISSM/ISSO Training Course is based upon various Federal, DOD and Director of Central Intelligence Directives and Policies as they relate to Information Security / Information Systems Security:

DOD 5200.1-R Information Security Program
DOD 5105.21-M-1 SCI Administrative Security Manual
DOD 8500.2 Information Assurance Implementation
DOD 5220-22-M NISPOM Supplement with DOD Overprint
DOD 8510 Certification/Accreditation Process DIACAP
DOD 5200.40 Certification/Accreditation Process DITSCAP
DCID 6/3 Protecting SCI Within Information Systems
DCID 6/9 Physical Security Standards For SCI Facilities
Joint DODIIS Crypto Logic SCI Information Systems Security Standards
JAFAN 6/3 Joint Air Force/Army/Navy , Protecting Special Access
  Program Information Within Information Systems
NSA/DISA Security Configuration Guides & Security Technical
  Implementation Guides
NIST Publications

FISMA

Federal Guidelines For Information Systems Security

Federal Information Security Management Act/FISMA

Air Force/Navy SCI ISSM/ISSO Training Program

Please Note:
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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Our ISSM/ISSO Training Course is very extensive. We teach our students more then just the DOD baseline job responsibilities for an Information Assurance Manager or Information Systems Security Manager. Teaching our students more then just the DOD 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.

 

Training Material / Reference Documents
Copies of the documents listed above and many others will be provided to the student for future reference. The reference documents used in the ISSM/ISSO Training Course are in compliance with Federal, Department of Defense and Intelligence Community/Agencies Information Security Program requirements.

Qualifications and Prerequisites
The ISSM/ISSO 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 ISSM/ISSO Training Course. A background in computers is not required to enroll in the ISSM/ISSO Training Course. No specific formal college or other degree program is required for the ISSM/ISSO Training Course. However, experience in Information Security, combined with a technical background in computers is extremely beneficial. This technical background must be balanced with effective communications and interpersonal skills, because the ISSM/ISSO must associate with staff at all levels of the organization, from Technical Personnel, Systems Engineers to Senior Level Management.

Cost
The cost per student for enrollment in the ISSM/ISSO Training Course is $1,195. This price includes; ISSM/ISSO Training Course Presentations and all associated Reference Materials and CDs. We accept Visa, Checks and Purchase orders. Class sizes are limited. Please enroll early as classes fill very quickly. Other ISSM/ISSO Training Firms charge between $1500-$1800.

Training Schedule
The ISSM/ISSO Training Course schedule varies. Please contact us for schedules of upcoming classes and availability.

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

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

Training Program Locations
Currently the ISSM/ISSO Training Course is offered at various locations in the Washington DC Metro Area, (District of Columbia/Maryland/Virginia) and at our office in Columbia, Maryland.

Distance Learning Program                                                                                                                     Many of our students have enrolled in our ISSM/ISSO Training Course Distance Learning Program. 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 cost for the ISSM/ISSO Distance Learning Program is $795.00 per student.

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CISSP/CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CREDITS 

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits
In addition to paying an annual maintenance fee and subscribing to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics, an (ISC)² credential holder must earn CPE credits over a three year period - or retake their certification examinations. CPE credits are earned through activities related to the information security profession including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Attending educational courses or seminars
  • Attending security conferences
  • Being a member of an association chapter and attending meetings
  • Listening to vendor presentations
  • Completing university/college courses
  • Providing security training
  • Publishing security articles or books
  • Serving on industry boards
  • Self-study
  • Completing volunteer work, including serving on (ISC)² volunteer committees

A (ISC)² CISSP Who Attends Any TopSecretProtection.Com 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 ISSM/ISSO Training Course / Mentoring Program Or The Computer Forensics Investigator Training Course Will Earn You 40+ Credits.


Free Training Classes / Free Training Material
In addition to the training as referenced above, the student will receive:

  Information on other organizations that provide Free Training Classes/Classroom/Web Based

National Security Agency/NSA,

Federal Emergency Management Agency/FEMA

Defense Information Systems Agency/DISA,

Carnegie Mellon University and others.

Reference CD’s containing Army, Navy and Air Force ISSM Computer Based Training Courses

Information on how to obtain FREE Information Security Training CD's from Defense Security Services/DSS.

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 Security as a ISSM/ISSO.

Free Computer Security Software
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References:

Furnished Upon Request


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