Security Assessment and Testing for CISSP®


This course will teach you the skills, methods, and benefits of testing whether security controls are effective and adequate to protect the assets of the organization.

This course will help you understand the principles of testing the effectiveness of the many types of security controls – and assist you in preparing for the CISSP® examination. In this course, Security Assessment and Testing for the CISSP®, you’ll learn to test security controls and provide assessment of control effectiveness. First, you’ll explore creation of a test strategy. Next, you’ll discover test plans and methods. Finally, you’ll learn how to provide assessment on the adequacy of security controls to mitigate risk. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of security assessment and testing needed for the CISSP® examination.

• Course Overview 1min
• Test Strategy and Plans 33mins
• Executing Tests 34mins
• Testing Application Security 23mins
• Control Effectiveness Management 24mins
• Audit and Resolution of Issues 12mins
• Domain Summary 6mins