WSQ - ISC2 Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Training

Topic 1: Security and Risk Management 

• Understand, adhere to and Promote Professional Ethics
• Understand and Apply Security Concepts
• Evaluate and Apply Security Concepts
• Legal Environment
• Basic Secure Design Principles

Topic 2: Asset Security 

• Information Assets
• Manage the data security life cycle
• Determine Data security controls and compliance requirements

Topic 3: Security Architecture and Engineering 

• Assess and mitigate the vulnerabilities of Security Architectures, Design and Solution Elements
• Cryptographic Systems
• Hybrid Systems and the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Cryptographic Systems Hygiene: Operation and Maintenance
• Cryptanalysis – Methods of Cryptanalytic Attacks

Topic 4: Communication and Network Security 

• Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) over Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) models
• OSI Layer 1 (Physical Layer)
• OSI Layer 2 (Data Link Layer)
• OSI Layer 3 (Network Layer)
• OSI Layer 4 (Transport Layer)
• OSI Layer 5 (Session Layer)
• OSI Layer 6 (Presentation Layer)
• OSI Layer 7 (Application Layer)
• Secure Design Principles in Network Architecture
• Secure Network Components
• Implementing Secure Communications Channels According to Design

Topic 5: Identity and Access Management IAM 

• Manage the Identity and Access Provisioning Lifecycle
• Implement and Manage Access Control Models and Mechanisms
• Managing People and Operations
• Control Physical and Logical Access to Assets
• Manage Identification and Authentication of People, Devices and Services
• Implement Authentication and Authorization Systems

Topic 6: Security Assessment and Testing 

• Design and validate Assessment, Test and Audit Strategies
• Conduct Security Control Assessment
• Collect Security Process Data
• Analyze and report on Organization Performance

Topic 7: Security Operations 

• Conduct Logging and Monitoring Activities
• Perform Change Management
• Basic Incident Response Concepts
• Conduct Incident Management
• Operate and maintain Detective and Preventative Measures
• Implement Backup and Recovery Strategies
• Apply Security Design Principles to Site and Facility Design
• Site and Facility Security Controls
• Personnel Safety and Security Control

Topic 8: Software Development Security 

• Why so many software systems are Unsecure
• Security Weaknesses at the source code level: Why so much software is unsecure
• Why Databases can be unsecure
• Why websites can be unsecure
• Malware, ransomware, and Ransom Attacks: The software perspective
• “Baking in “ Security: Development Management Choices
• Security Controls in Software Development Ecosystems
• Risk Analysis and Mitigation for Software Apps and Systems

Final Assessment 

• Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
• Practical Performance (PP)

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Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Year Group : 21-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

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Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. 

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

• The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
• Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
• Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
• Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The  SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

• Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.

Note

• SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
• All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
• An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
• UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
• UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Appeal Process

1. The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
2. When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
3. If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
4. If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
5. If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
6. If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
7. The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
8. The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal 
9. The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
10. he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
11. A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
12. An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
13. The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
14. The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
15. Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

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Achim Dietzenbach : Achim Dietzenbach is a ACLP certified trainer. He is CISSP certified IT security professional with more than 20 years of experience in cyber security and IT security.

Praveen Dayal: Praveen Dayal is a ACTA certified trainer. Praveen Dayal have over 30 years of experience in PMP,PMI-ACP,CISA,CISM,CRISC and CDPSE. Praveen Dayal  Have designed solutions for Banking & Finance, ICT, Manufacturing industry verticals and are facilitating training programs such as Project Management (PMP, ACP, ASM, pMF), Risk Management (PMI-RMP, CRISC), Information and Cyber Security (CISM, CSA) and IS Audits and Compliance (CISA).

Agus Salim is a ACLP certified trainer. He is a professional with more than 10 years of experience in Project Management, IT Solutions Management, and Systems Integration both in waterfall and agile methodology. He started out his career as a Web Developer before moving on to Business Analyst/Project Manager. He has strong leadership and the capability of leading a team with a proven ability to deliver projects with tight timelines. Besides his experiences in managing projects, he has good knowledge in Cybersecurity and hands-on experience in Next Generation Firewall such as Check Point. During his free time, he likes to explore Cloud Technology, especially on Microsoft Azure. Agus has obtained AZ-104, AZ-500 and other Microsoft certifications.