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Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (Online Self-Paced)

ISSEP Online Self-Paced Training

Newly enhanced Official ISC2 Online Self-Paced ISSEP Training now aligns to the exam outline for a structured path that makes learning more intuitive. Learners progress through the course domain by domain with content that’s organized to cut confusion and be easy-to-follow.

Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) training guides students through a self-paced learning experience. It covers the advanced skills and knowledge that security engineers use for developing, designing, and analyzing security solutions and providing risk-based guidance to meet organizational goals.

Choose from these flexible learning options:

180-Day Access

Includes 180-day access to course content and Education Guarantee.

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Includes 180-day access to course content, an exam voucher and Education Guarantee.

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What’s included with each option:

  • Online learning at your own pace
  • Digital eTextbook
  • Pre- and post-course assessments
  • Knowledge checks and end-of-domain quizzes
  • Key takeaway resources for each domain
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Email content support
  • 24/7/365 chat technical support

Education Guarantee: Learners who don’t pass the exam on their first attempt may access the same training again at no cost within one year from the end of the initial training. The education guarantee covers the cost of the second course.


Who Can Enroll?
ISSEP training is for those seeking a comprehensive review to pursue ISSEP certification. It is ideal for professionals with at least seven years of work experience in two or more of the domains listed below.

FAQs

What Is Covered?

  • Domain 1: Systems Security Engineering Foundations
  • Domain 2: Risk Management
  • Domain 3: Security Planning and Design
  • Domain 4: Systems Implementation, Verification, and Validation
  • Domain 5: Secure Operations, Change Management, and Disposal

What Will You Learn?

  • Apply the information system security engineering processes as the information system security engineer on the systems engineering team. 
  • Analyze system security risk throughout the system development life cycle within the context of system operations and organizational risk tolerance. 
  • Analyze, design, develop, and evaluate the security design and architecture for systems using security engineering processes and principles. 
  • Develop system solutions that employ security functions and provide adequate protection to system functions. 
  • Choose the most effective security configurations and designs to ensure system security during operations, change management, and disposal. 

Languages Offered
At this time, content is only available in English.

Cancellation Policy
Refunds for any ISC2 courses will not be provided.

Requisites
Learners must meet these requisites to earn their certificate:

  • Complete and pass each domain with a score of 70% or higher (includes all knowledge checks and the end-of-domain assessment).
  • Complete the Learner Acknowledgement, verifying you are enrolled and authorized to take the final assessment.
  • Complete and pass the final assessment with a score of 70% or higher.
  • Complete the course evaluation survey.

Validity
Certificates are valid for three years from the date issued.

Certificate Use
A certificate of completion is awarded to learners who meet the requisites, successfully finish their final assessment. Although a certificate can be used to prepare for professional certification, the certificate of completion does not demonstrate competency, establish expertise, or imply licensing or accreditation in a field.

Earned CPEs for Certificate Holders
Official ISC2 online training qualifies for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. See the ISC2 CPE Handbook and ISC2 CPE Opportunities for details.

Technology Requirements
The following are system requirements needed to enhance your overall learning experience. A stable and continuous internet connection is required. In order to record your completion of the online learning courses, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times while taking the course.

Hardware Specifications

  • Processor 2 GHz +
  • RAM 4 GB +
  • Monitor minimum resolution (1024 x 768)
  • Video card
  • Keyboard and mouse or other assistive technology

Computer Peripherals

  • Speakers/headphones (noise-cancelling headset is recommended)
  • Microphone
  • Camera (recommended)

Supported Operating Systems

  • Macintosh OS X 10.10 to present
  • Windows 10 to present

Supported Browsers

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox

Application Software