CISSP Preparation Course prepares professionals for the CISSP® certification exam through a structured review of the domains of the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) in cybersecurity and information security. The training consolidates strategic and operational concepts, supporting consistent preparation aligned with the exam requirements.
Quick Access: Introduction· Why this course exists· What this course enables· Frameworks and models· Value· Objectives· Target audience· Prerequisites· Programme· Exam & Certification· Other information· Benefits· Logistics· FAQs· Registration
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Synchronous, live training. Interaction with the trainer and the group.
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Live Online • base price
Language: available in PT or ENG
Training: Review + practical exercises by domain
Exam: 3h (100 to 125 questions) • not included
PROFESSIONAL Level – Practical application of methods in a professional context.
Why this course exists
To consolidate cross-functional and operational knowledge in cybersecurity, aligned with the CBK, and to prepare for the exam.
In many organisations, security “exists”, but fails at critical points: consistent governance, effective risk management, coherent security architecture, operations and incident response with evidence, and security in development.
The course standardises a body of knowledge recognised globally, and this course prepares participants to master the 8 domains and transform knowledge into exam performance.
What this course enables you to do
Govern and manage risk
Apply principles, policies and criteria to protect information and assets, supporting risk-based decisions.
Design security
Consolidate foundations of security architecture and engineering for systems, networks and modern environments.
Assess and test
Understand security assessment, testing, evidence and the critical reading of results to improve controls.
Operate and respond
Strengthen security operations, monitoring, logs and incident management, including forensic notions.
Frameworks, models and structures addressed throughout the course
Asset security
Security architecture and engineering
Communication and network security
IAM — Identities and Access
Redwood Assessment: Security Assessment & Testing
Security operations and incident response
Security in the SDLC and software vulnerabilities
Preparation for CISSP®
Value for the organisation
- Strengthening of a common language and consistent criteria in cybersecurity (less ambiguity in decision-making).
- Greater ability to assess and manage risk, prioritise controls and justify investment.
- Improved operational maturity (assessment, testing, operations, incidents and evidence).
- Professionals better prepared to act with an integrated view across governance, architecture, operations and development.
Introduction
The CISSP Preparation Course is a professional training course in cybersecurity and information security, intended for professionals who wish to take the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam.
Prepare for a benchmark certification, aimed at professionals who lead and support decisions in security, governance and the operation of critical IT processes, strengthening technical competences and analytical capability in real contexts. The course prepares participants to consolidate concepts and terminology, frame practices and control the reasoning required to respond to the demands of the exam in a rigorous and consistent manner.
The curriculum covers the eight domains of the CISSP CBK: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communication and Network Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations and Software Development Security. Consolidation is achieved through discussion, domain-based exercises and an optional mock exam, aimed at transforming knowledge into performance in the CISSP® exam.
Resources, topics, discussion, domain-based exercises and a mock exam, with programme and materials updated in 2024, including the new contents of the CISSP CBK 2024.
This Training Plan and all associated documents are protected by Copyright and registered as a literary work with IGAC – Portugal.
General Objectives
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
- Apply security principles and practices to protect information and assets throughout the lifecycle, with governance and organisational awareness.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability.
- Design and assess security in systems, networks, applications and operational environments, including communications and information transmission.
- Understand the foundations of IAM (identities, access and control) and of security assessment/testing, with analysis of evidence and results.
- Ensure reliable security operations (including logs and incidents) and integrate security into software development (SDLC), recognising vulnerabilities and applying good practices.
- Prepare to take the CISSP exam through structured review and domain-based training.
Target Audience
- IT, security and compliance leadership and management (CISO, CIO/CTO, Leadership).
- Information Security and Cybersecurity managers and specialists.
- Technical profiles in architecture, engineering and security analysis (Security/Information/Networks).
- Security auditors and consultants.
- Professionals who intend to take the CISSP® exam.
Prerequisites
To attend the CISSP course, it is recommended that participants have fundamental knowledge of networks, operating systems and information security.
Other specific requirements may apply, where relevant, depending on the quotation/proposal presented (please consult the proposal).
Programme
Review by domains (CISSP CBK)
- Domain 1: Security and Risk Management
- Domain 2: Asset Security
- Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
- Domain 4: Communication and Network Security
- Domain 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing
- Domain 7: Security Operations
- Domain 8: Software Development Security
Exam Preparation (simulation)
- Exercises by domain (aligned with the language and logic of the exam)
- Optional mock exam, to assess level and effort plan
- Discussion and clarification of reasoning and criteria
Exam(s) and Certification
Exam “CISSP®”
The CISSP® certification exam is not included in the course price. Book the exam directly on the (ISC)2® website.
Format: adaptive (according to public information for the course).
Number of questions: 100 to 125.
Duration: 3 hours.
Pass mark: 700 points (0–1000 scale, according to the course reference).
Certification (requirements)
To achieve certification, candidates must successfully complete the CISSP® exam and comply with the remaining requirements defined by (ISC)2, including the formal certification application process.
Other Information
General Information
- Training in Portuguese or English.
- Training materials in English, with practical exercises by domain, according to the awarded conditions.
- Mock exam to support consolidation.
- Behaviour digital Training Attendance Certificate with 40 CPD/CPE credits.
Trainer(s)
Benefits
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- Practical and integrated consolidation in Information Security and Cybersecurity, with recognised language and criteria.
- Cross-functional reinforcement of competences across the 8 domains (governance, risk, architecture, IAM, operations, incidents, assessment and SDLC).
- Greater ability to analyse controls and evidence and to articulate security decisions with a senior perspective.
- Solid preparation for the CISSP® exam (domain review + optional mock exam), with a clear mental map and greater speed under pressure.
- Participative pedagogical model, oriented towards discussion, real application and more efficient study after the course.
Logistics
Useful information
- Live Online (business hours): 09:15–17:30 (Lisbon, UTC+0), with lunch break and short breaks.
- Live Online (after-hours): 18:15–21:45 (Lisbon, UTC+0), with a short break.
- 35 hours of synchronous training, distributed across 5 consecutive days
- Estimated 5 hours of guided autonomous work, intended for content consolidation, carried out flexibly outside the synchronous sessions
- Requirements: computer with stable internet, browser, PDF reader, audio/video.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Objective answers to the most common questions about the CISSP preparation course and its professional relevance.
Is the course introductory?
Does this course also help prepare for SSCP®?
In which professional contexts is this course most useful?
What roles can I start performing or strengthen after this course?
Does it make sense to attend this course even before meeting all formal experience requirements for CISSP® certification?
Is this course useful for professionals who are highly specialised in just one technical area?
How can the course support self-study after the training?
Is the course suitable for someone who has already studied the CBK but finds it difficult to consolidate a cross-domain view?
For general questions about registration, delivery modes, exams, certification and recertification, please consult the BEHAVIOUR® FAQs.
Registration
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For team registrations, we provide volume conditions and a proposal tailored to the organisational need.