ISSMP – Information Systems Security Management Professional Training & Certification Course
Advanced security leadership training covering governance, risk, security programs, operations, and resilience.
Course Overview
While the official ISC2 training focuses on conceptual mastery through self-paced eLearning, hands-on application is achieved through scenario-based exercises covering critical tools and frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, and FAIR risk modeling. Students engage in practical labs where they build comprehensive security governance programs, including developing a Business Impact Analysis (BIA), designing a Security Operations Center (SOC) framework, and implementing a third-party risk management process. Using real-world templates and documentation models, learners configure incident response plans, disaster recovery strategies, and compliance dashboards that reflect current industry practices. These exercises simulate high-stakes decision-making environments, preparing candidates to lead during crises and align technical controls with executive-level objectives.
Earning the ISC2 ISSMP certification significantly enhances career trajectory, positioning professionals for leadership roles with greater strategic influence. According to ISC2’s 2025 workforce study, ISSMP holders in North America report an average salary of $146,000, reflecting the premium placed on security management expertise. As a Guaranteed-to-Run provider of official ISC2 courseware, Optiv Solutions offers structured preparation that includes one-on-one mentoring and access to updated CBK-aligned content, ensuring candidates are fully prepared to pass the Pearson VUE-administered exam. With this certification, professionals are equipped to advance into C-suite roles, drive organizational resilience, and lead cybersecurity strategy at the highest levels.
Skills You’ll Develop
Who Should Attend
WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE)
• Security Directors
• Senior Security Executives
• GRC Managers
• Enterprise Security Leaders
Pre-requisites
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE
- ✓ Understanding of Information Security Fundamentals: a solid grasp of core information security concepts, including common security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls.
- ✓ Experience in IT or Cybersecurity: prior work experience in IT, particularly in roles related to cybersecurity or information systems management, is recommended.
Certification Exam Details
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Exam Details
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Curriculum & Course Syllabus
Module 1: Leadership and Organizational Management
- Learners align security strategy, leadership responsibilities, organizational objectives, and stakeholder expectations.
- Learners examine security awareness, communication, resource management, and program leadership.
Module 2: Systems Lifecycle Management
- Learners integrate security requirements across system and service lifecycles.
- Learners evaluate how architecture, acquisition, development, and retirement decisions affect security.
Module 3: Risk Management
- Learners establish enterprise risk-management approaches and prioritize risks using business context.
- Learners apply risk analysis and treatment concepts to strategic security decisions.
Module 4: Security Operations and Contingency Management
- Learners govern security operations, incident management, threat intelligence, and operational metrics.
- Learners design continuity, disaster recovery, crisis communication, and contingency strategies.
Module 5: Law, Ethics and Compliance
- Learners address legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, and compliance responsibilities.
- Learners establish governance mechanisms that support accountable and sustainable security programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSMP – Information Systems Security Management Professional course?
It is a structured Optiv Solutions training program covering the knowledge areas associated with ISSMP – Information Systems Security Management Professional and preparing learners for the relevant certification or professional assessment.
Who should attend this course?
The course is intended for the professional roles listed in the Target Audience field and is particularly relevant to learners who need the ISSMP knowledge areas in their current or planned responsibilities.
What prerequisites are required?
Learners should review the prerequisites listed for this course before enrollment. Where the source page does not specify a formal prerequisite, the course is presented with the recommended background stated in the training information.
What topics are covered?
The curriculum covers the major ISSMP knowledge areas shown in the syllabus, with each module explaining the practical concepts learners are expected to understand and apply.
Does the course include exam preparation?
Yes. Where the course is certification-focused, the delivery includes structured coverage of the relevant exam domains, question interpretation, revision, and readiness activities.
How can Optiv Solutions enhance the training?
Optiv can provide instructor-led delivery, practical scenarios, guided exercises, assessments, revision sessions, and role-specific examples that reinforce the certification-aligned learning objectives.