industry unlocked the field and gain experience ,” said Zachary Tudor , CISSP , Chairperson of the ( ISC )² Board of Directors .
In preparation for taking the entry-level cybersecurity certification pilot exam , candidates can choose one of three live two-hour instructor-led review sessions taking place on January 25 , 26 and 27 .
Each session will accommodate 40 students and will be recorded for ondemand playback for those who cannot attend live .
On-demand access to the course content will last for 180 days . Each session will look at the main themes and areas of expertise covered by the certification , broken down into five domains .
It will also include access to example questions , helping candidates to review and focus on what to expect on the actual pilot exam when they take it .
Candidates will also receive a certificate of completion for the review session .
The five domains included in the pilot exam outline include :
• Security Principles
• Business Continuity ( BC ), Disaster Recovery ( DR ) and Incident Response Concepts
• Access Controls Concepts
• Network Security
• Security Operations
“ As we launch this new pilot exam option for incoming professionals , career changers and those looking to broaden their skillset into cybersecurity , providing course materials that both complement the exam and support candidates ’ learning efforts is an important part of the qualification development process ,” said Dr Casey Marks , Chief Qualifications Officer , ( ISC )². “ This course will provide guidance and support for candidates wanting to learn more about the five domains of the certification , led by an ( ISC )² approved instructor , as they prepare to be the first to sit for the exam .”
Cisco Canada and STEM Fellowship have launched Canada ’ s widest-reaching cybersecurity education programme for high school students . www . intelligentciso . com
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