2024 FRSecure CISSP Mentor Program
A free 13-session course to help infosec professionals pass the CISSP certification exam and help those outside infosec to get a foot in.
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Location
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About this event
- 51 days 2 hours
FRSecure is fighting to fix a broken industry.
One unique approach we use to bring about change is our Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Mentor Program.
The global demand for cybersecurity talent has been a topic of discussion within the security and risk management landscape for many years. Pre-pandemic research indicated there would be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions by 2021.
Our mentor program is taught by industry-leading professionals and provided at no cost to participants as a way to help fill those open positions. By preparing you for the CISSP certification exam, we’re investing in the industry, and opening doors for future well-qualified information security professionals.
There is no cost for the classes within the mentor program; however, students will need to purchase the textbook and pay to take the CISSP exam should they choose to take it.
Current Textbooks:
Main*: Title: The Official (ISC)2 CISSP CBK Reference, Sixth Edition (Paperback) by Arthur J. Deane, & Aaron Kraus. Language: English ISBN-10: 111978990, ISBN-13: 978-1119789994
Not covered, but helpful: CISSP: 2 Books in 1: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Learn the Fundamentals of Information System Security + Tips and Strategies to Pass the CISSP Exam on Your First Attempt (Paperback) by Robert Preston. ISBN-13 : 979-8639674624
2024 Class Schedule
Each class will be 6pm - 8pm CST if you follow along live. All sessions will be recorded and sent to registrants.
- April 8: Introduction
- April 10: Domain 1: Security & Risk Management
- April 15: Domain 7: Security Operations
- April 17: Domain 7 & 2: Security Operations & Asset Security
- April 22: Optional Study Group
- April 24: Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing
- April 29: Domain 4: Communication & Network Security
- May 1: Domain 4: Communication & Network Security
- May 6: Domain 5: Identity & Access Management
- May 8: Optional Study Group
- May 13: Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
- May 15: Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
- May 20: Domain 3 & 8 Security Architecture and Engineering & Software Development
- May 22: Review & Exam Prep
- May 27: Break for Memorial Day
- May 29: Final Review & Exam Prep
Care to Pitch In?
While we don’t charge attendees anything for our annual CISSP Mentor Program, there are costs associated with running the course each year.
In 2024, for the first time ever, we are able to accept donations through InfoSec Pathways, a non-profit organization we established last year to create opportunities and address inequities across the security industry.
Donations will be used to offset the cost of the CISSP Mentor Program and fund other security training initiatives.
Frequently asked questions
For the CISSP certification, you do need five years of verified industry experience on top of passing the exam. However, there is an associate CISSP certification you can receive if you fall short of the time requirement. We suggest taking this course regardless of your industry experience or skill.
While most CISSP courses cost a few thousand dollars, we offer our course free. $0.00. This program is now, always has been, and always will be free. You'll simply be in charge of purchasing your book materials and the exam fee (should you choose to take it).
Main: Title: The Official (ISC)2 CISSP CBK Reference, Sixth Edition (Paperback) by Arthur J. Deane, & Aaron Kraus. Language: English ISBN-10: 111978990, ISBN-13: 978-1119789994
We are unfortunately unable to offer CPE credits to attendees for this course. Due to the way the course is structured, we cannot verify attendance for the sessions. However, for CISSP and CISM you can self-report taking the course and claim CPEs that way.
The class schedule is listed above. We run from early April to late May. It's a 13-session course with a break over Memorial Day and a few optional study sessions built in.
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