Overview

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Prepare for the CISSP certification with this in-depth crash course covering all key security domains. You'll gain expertise in security and risk management, asset security, architecture, engineering, and network security. The course also covers identity and access management, security operations, and software development security to ensure you're exam-ready. Your journey begins with foundational security concepts, governance, and risk management. You’ll then explore asset security, cryptographic solutions, security models, and facility security. The course delves into secure network design, identity management, and access controls, equipping you with essential knowledge. Next, you’ll master security assessments, testing methodologies, and operational security, including logging, monitoring, and vulnerability management. The course concludes with software development security, where you’ll learn secure coding and how to integrate security into the SDLC. Designed for IT security professionals with experience in cybersecurity concepts, risk management, and network security. Prior knowledge of security frameworks is recommended.

Syllabus

Security and Risk Management

In this module, we will explore core security principles, governance frameworks, and risk management strategies. You’ll gain insights into threat modeling, compliance requirements, business continuity planning, and personnel security policies essential for effective security management.

Asset Security

In this module, we will delve into asset security, covering information asset management, data lifecycle, secure provisioning, and retention policies. You'll also learn how to apply security controls to protect assets while maintaining compliance.

Architecture and Engineering

In this module, we will explore the principles of secure system design, security models, and engineering processes. We’ll also discuss cryptographic solutions, security capabilities, and how to incorporate security in facility and system architecture.

Communication and Network Security

In this module, we will focus on securing network infrastructure, communication channels, and network components. You’ll learn about network security design, secure communication protocols, and strategies for protecting data in transit.

Identity and Access Management

In this module, we will cover identity and access management concepts, including authentication, authorization, identity lifecycle, and federated identities. You’ll learn how to implement and manage IAM solutions to secure both physical and logical access.

Security Assessment and Testing

In this module, we will explore security assessment methodologies, including testing, auditing, and analyzing security controls. You’ll learn how to validate security processes, assess risks, and generate reports based on test results.

Security Operations Concepts

In this module, we will cover key security operations concepts such as investigations, logging, monitoring, patch management, and recovery strategies. You’ll also learn about physical security and resource protection techniques.

Software Development Security

In this module, we will discuss secure software development practices, covering security integration in the SDLC, secure coding guidelines, and assessing software security risks. You’ll gain insights into mitigating vulnerabilities in application development.