CISSP.AE1

CISSP Training: Master Cybersecurity Domains

Learn the cybersecurity best practices and earn the industry-coveted CISSP certification.

Practice in 80 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
22 Interactive Lessons and 208 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
545 Practice Test Questions and 3 Full Length Tests

Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access 4.7/5 (154 Reviews)

80 Hands-On LiveLabs

Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.

Real environments
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No installation

22Interactive Lessons

208Topics

80LiveLab

545Practice Test Questions

840Flashcards

420Glossary of terms

01 / Skills you'll get

What you will be able to do

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This course uses the latest (ISC)2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional best practices to turn you into a cybersecurity expert. We’ll break down the eight areas of information security, including securing networks, preventing hacking, and protecting data privacy, using clear explanations, real-world examples, and hands-on labs.

Understand security policies, risk management, legal and regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations.
Grasp core concepts of firewalls, encryption, and access control.
Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities through risk assessment and response strategies.
Secure critical assets through asset classification, ownership, and data handling.
Design secure network architectures that consider CIA (confidentiality, integrity, availability)
Implement methods for user authentication and access control to protect resources.
Detect and respond to security incidents effectively, minimizing damage.
Integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Communicate security risks and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Target Career Roles

Security Engineer
Security Architect IT
Information Security Officer
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Manager

02 / Lessons & labs

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Lessons

22 Interactive Lessons · 208 topics

01 Introduction 4 topics

Overview of the CISSP Exam
The Elements of This Study Guide
Study Guide Exam Objectives
Objective Map

02 Security Governance Through Principles and Policies 11 topics · 3 LiveLab

Security 101
Understand and Apply Security Concepts
Security Boundaries
Evaluate and Apply Security Governance Principles
Manage the Security Function
Security Policy, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines
Threat Modeling
Supply Chain Risk Management
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

03 Personnel Security and Risk Management Concepts 7 topics · 2 LiveLab

Personnel Security Policies and Procedures
Understand and Apply Risk Management Concepts
Social Engineering
Establish and Maintain a Security Awareness, Education, and Training Program
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

04 Business Continuity Planning 8 topics · 1 LiveLab

Planning for Business Continuity
Project Scope and Planning
Business Impact Analysis
Continuity Planning
Plan Approval and Implementation
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

05 Laws, Regulations, and Compliance 8 topics · 1 LiveLab

Categories of Laws
Laws
State Privacy Laws
Compliance
Contracting and Procurement
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

06 Protecting Security of Assets 8 topics · 1 LiveLab

Identifying and Classifying Information and Assets
Establishing Information and Asset Handling Requirements
Data Protection Methods
Understanding Data Roles
Using Security Baselines
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

07 Cryptography and Symmetric Key Algorithms 7 topics · 2 LiveLab

Cryptographic Foundations
Modern Cryptography
Symmetric Cryptography
Cryptographic Lifecycle
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

08 PKI and Cryptographic Applications 11 topics · 7 LiveLab

Asymmetric Cryptography
Hash Functions
Digital Signatures
Public Key Infrastructure
Asymmetric Key Management
Hybrid Cryptography
Applied Cryptography
Cryptographic Attacks
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

09 Principles of Security Models, Design, and Capabilities 8 topics · 3 LiveLab

Secure Design Principles
Techniques for Ensuring CIA
Understand the Fundamental Concepts of Security Models
Select Controls Based on Systems Security Requirements
Understand Security Capabilities of Information Systems
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

10 Security Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Countermeasures 22 topics · 4 LiveLab

Shared Responsibility
Assess and Mitigate the Vulnerabilities of Security Architectures, Designs, and Solution Elements
Client-Based Systems
Server-Based Systems
Industrial Control Systems
Distributed Systems
High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems
Internet of Things
Edge and Fog Computing
Embedded Devices and Cyber-Physical Systems
Specialized Devices
Microservices
Infrastructure as Code
Virtualized Systems
Containerization
Serverless Architecture
Mobile Devices
Essential Security Protection Mechanisms
Common Security Architecture Flaws and Issues
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

11 Physical Security Requirements 6 topics · 3 LiveLab

Apply Security Principles to Site and Facility Design
Implement Site and Facility Security Controls
Implement and Manage Physical Security
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

12 Secure Network Architecture and Components 19 topics · 9 LiveLab

OSI Model
TCP/IP Model
Analyzing Network Traffic
Common Application Layer Protocols
Transport Layer Protocols
Domain Name System
Internet Protocol (IP) Networking
ARP Concerns
Secure Communication Protocols
Implications of Multilayer Protocols
Microsegmentation
Wireless Networks
Other Communication Protocols
Cellular Networks
Content Distribution Networks (CDNs)
Secure Network Components
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

9 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

13 Secure Communications and Network Attacks 18 topics · 8 LiveLab

Protocol Security Mechanisms
Secure Voice Communications
Remote Access Security Management
Multimedia Collaboration
Load Balancing
Manage Email Security
Virtual Private Network
Switching and Virtual LANs
Network Address Translation
Third-Party Connectivity
Switching Technologies
WAN Technologies
Fiber-Optic Links
Security Control Characteristics
Prevent or Mitigate Network Attacks
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

14 Managing Identity and Authentication 7 topics · 1 LiveLab

Controlling Access to Assets
Managing Identification and Authentication
Implementing Identity Management
Managing the Identity and Access Provisioning Lifecycle
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

15 Controlling and Monitoring Access 6 topics · 5 LiveLab

Comparing Access Control Models
Implementing Authentication Systems
Understanding Access Control Attacks
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

16 Security Assessment and Testing 7 topics · 9 LiveLab

Building a Security Assessment and Testing Program
Performing Vulnerability Assessments
Testing Your Software
Implementing Security Management Processes
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

9 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

17 Managing Security Operations 11 topics · 3 LiveLab

Apply Foundational Security Operations Concepts
Addressing Personnel Safety and Security
Provision Resources Securely
Apply Resource Protection
Managed Services in the Cloud
Perform Configuration Management (CM)
Managing Change
Managing Patches and Reducing Vulnerabilities
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

18 Preventing and Responding to Incidents 7 topics · 4 LiveLab

Conducting Incident Management
Implementing Detective and Preventive Measures
Logging and Monitoring
Automating Incident Response
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

19 Disaster Recovery Planning 9 topics · 3 LiveLab

The Nature of Disaster
Understand System Resilience, High Availability, and Fault Tolerance
Recovery Strategy
Recovery Plan Development
Training, Awareness, and Documentation
Testing and Maintenance
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

20 Investigations and Ethics 6 topics · 2 LiveLab

Investigations
Major Categories of Computer Crime
Ethics
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

21 Software Development Security 7 topics · 4 LiveLab

Introducing Systems Development Controls
Establishing Databases and Data Warehousing
Storage Threats
Understanding Knowledge-Based Systems
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

22 Malicious Code and Application Attacks 11 topics · 5 LiveLab

Malware
Malware Prevention
Application Attacks
Injection Vulnerabilities
Exploiting Authorization Vulnerabilities
Exploiting Web Application Vulnerabilities
Application Security Controls
Secure Coding Practices
Summary
Exam Essentials
Written Lab

5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

Hands-On Labs Our edge

80 LiveLabs

Encrypting the Disk
Encrypting a File or Folder
Understanding documentation review
Understanding and Applying Risk Management Concepts
Understanding Security Controls
Understanding Business Continuity Planning

Understanding Laws related to IT
Understanding Data Loss Prevention System
Understanding Cryptographic Systems
Understanding Symmetric Encryption Algorithms
Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
Observing an SHA-Generated Hash Value
Using OpenSSL to Create a Public/Private Key Pair
Understanding the Diffie-Hellman Algorithm
Understanding the RSA Algorithm
Hiding Text Using Steganography
Understanding the Hardware Security Module
Understanding Secure Design Principles
Understanding Evaluation Assurance Levels
Understanding Constrained Interface
Understanding the Lifecycle of an Executed Process
Understanding the Internet Files Cache
Understanding Hypervisor
Understanding a Rootkit
Understanding Fire Detection Systems
Understanding Security Controls
Understanding Programmable Lock
Understanding the OSI Model
Understanding the Application Layer Protocols
Configuring IPSec
Understanding IP Classes
Understanding Virtual eXtensible LAN
Understanding 802.11 Wireless Networking Amendments
Understanding LiFi and Zigbee
Using Windows Firewall
Understanding Network Topologies
Configuring a VPN
Understanding IPsec's Encryption of a Packet in Transport and Tunnel Modes
Configuring VLANs
Configuring Dynamic NAT
Configuring Static NAT
Understanding NAT and PAT
Understanding Third-Party Connectivity
Understanding Circuit Switching and Packet Switching
Restricting Local Accounts
Assigning Permissions to Folders
Examining Kerberos Settings
Performing Spoofing
Simulating an Eavesdropping Attack Using Wireshark
Using Rainbow Tables
Configuring Audit Group Policy
Using nmap for Scanning
Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
Exploiting Windows 7 Using Metasploit
Scanning Ports Using Metasploit
Understanding Penetration Testing
Understanding Penetration Tests
Understanding the Fagan Inspections
Understanding Training and Awareness Program
Understanding Security Operations
Understanding Privileged Account Management
Understanding Cloud Shared Responsibility Model
Performing DoS Attack with SYN Flood
Enabling Intrusion Prevention and Detection
Understanding Honeypots and Honeynets
Understanding Security Information and Event Management
Configuring RAID 5
Taking Incremental Backup
Taking a Full Backup
Completing the Chain of Custody
Understanding Organizational Code of Ethics
Understanding Software Development Lifecycle
Understanding Software Capability Maturity Model
Understanding ACID Model
Understanding a Neural Network
Causing a DarkComet Trojan Infection
Understanding Antimalware Software
Exploiting a Website Using SQL Injection
Conducting a Cross-Site Request Forgery Attack
Attacking a Website Using XSS Injection

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03 / Exam details

CISSP Training: Master Cybersecurity Domains Details

Start your prep for the ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification with the uCertify course and labs. Lab simulates real-world, hardware, software, and command-line interface environments and can be mapped to any textbook, course, or training. The Information Systems Security certification course and lab cover exam objectives thoroughly and teach the principles of effective system security. Lessons and TestPrep will further prepare candidates for this certification exam with interactive item types.

Official exam objectives →

Questions 100 - 150 (per exam)

Duration 180 minutes (per exam)

Passing Score 700 (on a scale of 1000)

Exam Fee USD 749 (per exam)

Delivered by (ISC)² (in-person or online)

Question Format Multiple choice and advanced innovative questions single/multiple choice, performance-based

Practice Tests 545 Practice Questions (mapped to official exam objectives)

Certification CISSP.AE1 (ISC)² credential

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04 / FAQs

Questions before you start

What Is CISSP Certification?

The CISSP certification validates an information security professional's deep knowledge and experience. It assesses not just technical skills but also the ability to manage an organization's security posture. This globally recognized credential demonstrates expertise and opens doors to better career opportunities in cybersecurity.

What is the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) cost?

The CISSP exam has a base fee of $749. To help ease first-time test taker anxieties, (ISC)² offers an optional "Peace of Mind Protection" program for $199. This program allows you to retake the exam at no additional cost if you don't pass on your first try. Additionally, uCertify offers CISSP preparation courses at $279.99.

Is CISSP for beginners?

The CISSP is not typically recommended for beginners in the cybersecurity field. (ISC)² recommends a minimum of five years of cumulative paid work experience in two or more of the eight domains of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). This translates to four years of experience with a relevant college degree or additional qualifying credentials.

Can I pass the CISSP in 3 months?

While it's possible to pass the CISSP exam in 3 months with intensive studying and a strong foundation in cybersecurity, it's not recommended for most candidates. The CISSP covers a broad range of security topics, and thorough preparation is essential for success. Most people dedicate 6 to 12 months to studying for the CISSP exam.

Is CISSP a lifetime certification?

No, the CISSP certification is not a lifetime certification. To maintain your CISSP credential, you need to fulfill Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements every three years.

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CISSP Training: Master Cybersecurity Domains

80 Hands-On LiveLabs

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