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ISC2 ISSEP®: Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Course 2081
- Duration: 5 days
- Exam Voucher: Yes
- Language: English
- Level: Intermediate
The Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) is a security leader who specializes in the practical application of systems engineering principles and processes to develop secure systems. An ISSEP analyzes organizational needs, defines security requirements, designs security architectures, develops secure designs, implements system security, and supports system security assessment and authorization for government and industry.
ISSEP Security Engineering Certification Delivery Methods
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ISSEP Security Engineering Certification Information
Course Benefits
- Apply systems security engineering fundamentals
- Participate in the technology procurement management
- Apply security risk management principles
- Analyze organizational and operational environment
- Implement and integrate security solutions
- Develop secure operations plan
Prerequisites
Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Hold an active CISSP in good standing and have two years of cumulative full-time experience in one or more ISSAP domains
OR - Possess seven years of cumulative full-time experience in two or more ISSAP domains
Experience Substitution:
- A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree or an approved ISC2 credential may substitute for one year of experience
- Part-time work and internships may count toward experience requirements
ISSEP Security Engineering Certification Outline
Domain 1: Systems Security Engineering Foundations
- Apply systems security engineering fundamentals
- Execute systems security engineering processes (e.g., hardware, software, data)
- Integrate with system development methodology
- Perform technical management
- Participate in the technology procurement management
- Resource Analysis (e.g., Cost estimation, personnel costs, probabilities and statistics (Monte Carlo))
Domain 2: Risk Management
- Apply security risk management principles
- Manage risk to system
- Manage risk to operations
Domain 3: Security Planning and Engineering
- Analyze organizational and operational environment
- Apply system security principles
- Develop system requirements
- Create system security design
Domain 4: Systems Security Implementation, Verification and Validation
- Implement and integrate security solutions
- Verify successful implementation
- Develop system requirements
- Create system security design
Domain 5: Secure Operations, Change Management and Disposal
- Develop secure operations plan
- Support secure operations
- Participate in change management
- Participate in the disposal process
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ISSEP Security Engineering Certification FAQs
While all three are CISSP concentrations:
- ISSEP focuses on security engineering and lifecycle integration
- ISSMP emphasizes security program leadership and management
- ISSAP centers on advanced security architecture design
ISSEP is ideal for professionals responsible for engineering secure systems, particularly in environments that require structured security engineering processes such as government and defense sectors.
Earning the ISSEP concentration demonstrates advanced capability in secure systems engineering and can:
- Differentiate you in government and defense contracting environments
- Support roles requiring compliance with structured engineering frameworks
- Strengthen credibility in high-assurance system design
- Expand leadership opportunities in security architecture and engineering