Information Systems Security Management Professional

Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP, sometimes CISSP-ISSMP) is an advanced information security certification issued by (ISC)2 that focuses on the management aspects of information security. In September 2014, Computerworld rated ISSMP one of the top ten most valuable certifications in all of tech.

Requirements

To receive an ISSMP designation a person must:

1. Hold a valid CISSP certification

2. Have two or more years of professional experience in the area of security-related management.

3. Pass the ISSMP exam

Content

The ISSMP exam focuses on five areas of information security:

1. Security Leadership and Management

2. Security Lifecycle Management

3. Security Compliance Management

4. Contingency Management

5. Law, Ethics and Incident Management

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