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CISSP Training

Defence Industry  /   Public Sector  /   Technology  /   Digital  /   Strategy  /   Risk
Led by an (ISC)² authorised instructor, this course provides a comprehensive overview of information security, covering the eight domains of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge, from security and risk management to software development security. Participants will gain practical knowledge of industry best practices.
Next Dates
2 Mar
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Duration
5 days
Delivery mode
In-person or Online
Location
UNSW Canberra City
Price (AUD inc. GST)
$5,650
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Course summary

Building resilient security programs for modern enterprises

Through interactive activities such as group discussions, polls and open-ended questions, this course reinforces key concepts and deepens your understanding. You’ll learn to assess risk, align security processes with organisational goals and safeguard information assets, as well as apply robust methods to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability across networks and software lifecycles. You’ll also gain the capability to evaluate and strengthen security programs and controls.

Who will benefit

The CISSP is ideal for those working in positions such as, but not limited to:

  • security consultant
  • security manager
  • IT director/manager
  • security auditor
  • security architect
  • security analyst
  • security systems engineer
  • chief information security officer
  • director of security
  • network architect

Course is suitable for

Prerequisites
 

Participants should have at least five years of paid work experience across two or more CISSP domains. A four-year degree or an approved (ISC)² credential can replace one year of experience. However, education can only count for one year of experience.

Delivered by experts

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Ed Farrell
Facilitator
  • Security Consultant with over 14 years experience 
  • Professional highlights include lecturing at the Australian Defence Force Academy, being rated in the top 200 bug bounty hunters in 2015

About the course

Boost your cybersecurity expertise 

Led by an (ISC)² authorised instructor, this course reviews key information security concepts and best practices across all eight CISSP domains, from security and risk management to software development security. Understanding these critical domains is imperative for professionals in today’s digital landscape, enhancing your ability to protect organisational assets and systems.

Completing this training not only equips you with essential skills but also significantly boosts employability in the highly competitive field of information security.

Why enrol in this course

Advance your cyber security career

CISSP is one of the world’s most respected cyber security certifications. Prepare for leadership and senior security roles by strengthening your credentials with globally recognised knowledge.

Build confidence across all CISSP domains

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the eight CISSP domains, giving you the confidence to design, manage and govern cyber security programs at an enterprise level.

Practical, real-world insight

Go beyond theory by learning how CISSP principles apply in real organisational contexts, supporting better decision-making in security leadership roles.

Key features

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Globally recognised framework

Course content is aligned to the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), ensuring relevance across industries, sectors and international environments.

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Comprehensive CISSP coverage

Cover all eight CISSP domains, including security and risk management, asset security, security architecture, operations and software development security.

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Experienced facilitators

Be guided by expert instructors with extensive cyber security and leadership experience, offering practical insights to support both exam success and professional practice.

Learning outcomes

Advanced principles of cybersecurity, risk and systems protection

This course provides a thorough understanding of key information security principles, including risk assessment, risk analysis, data classification and security awareness, enabling you to proactively manage threats and protect organisational assets.

You will learn how to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability across private and public networks. You will also gain visibility into potential data or system alterations and apply rigorous methods to evaluate system design and technology development against mission requirements. With hands-on, interactive activities, you will develop the skills to protect and control information assets in both centralised and distributed environments.

This course improves your technical and strategic skills. It prepares you to help and lead cyber security initiatives across sectors.

What you'll learn

This course equips you to assess and manage risk, classify data, and promote security awareness, while ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability across networks.

You will learn to identify potential data or system alterations, evaluate technology development against mission requirements and protect information assets in both centralised and distributed environments.

Topics covered

  • understand and apply the concepts of risk assessment, risk analysis, data classification and security awareness
  • understand the structures, transmission methods, transport formats and security measures that ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability across private and public communications networks
  • offer greater visibility into determining who or what may have altered data or system information
  • plan for technology development, including risk, and evaluate the system design against mission requirements
  • protect and control information processing assets in centralised and distributed environments.

Course delivery

Format

Commitment

Delivery

5 days

9am - 4pm

Hybrid

Next steps

To enrol in CISSP Training, please select your preferred date and register below.