Overview

Security assessment and testing is the focus of Domain 6 on the CISSP exam. We will look at the processes and systems necessary to provide an insight into the organization’s security posture. We will explore security tests, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing, then look at security devices like SIEM systems, intrusion detection systems and honeypots.

Syllabus

Security assessment and testing

The Security Assessment and Testing domain looks at the processes and systems necessary to provide an insight into the organization’s security posture. We will explore security tests, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing, then look at security devices like SIEM systems, intrusion detection systems and honeypots.