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CISSP: Certified Information System Security Professional

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is a certification program provided by International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) in the field of information security. CISSP certification provides information security professionals with not only an objective measure of competence but a globally recognized standard of achievement. The CISSP credential demonstrates competence in the 10 domains of the (ISC)² CISSP CBK. The CISSP credential is ideal for mid- and senior-level managers who are working toward or have already attained positions as CISOs, CSOs or Senior Security Engineers.

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CISSP: Certified Information System Security Professional