The CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification validates knowledge of international standards for information security. It is sponsored by (ICS)2, which is a global, not-for-profit organization dedicated to maintaining a common body of knowledge for information security and certifying industry professionals and practitioners in an international IS standard.

    Topics covered include security architecture, access control systems, cryptography, operations and physical security, law, investigation & ethics. This new edition provides updated coverage of the latest security technologies and practices. (Previous edition ISBN: 0782143350)

Chapter 1 Accountability and Access Control
Chapter 2 Attacks and Monitoring
Chapter 3 ISO Model, Network Security, and Protocols
Chapter 4 Communications Security and Countermeasures
Chapter 5 Security Management Concepts and Principles
Chapter 6 Asset Value, Policies, and Roles
Chapter 7 Data and Application Security Issues
Chapter 8 Malicious Code and Application Attacks
Chapter 9 Cryptography and Private Key Algorithms
Chapter 10 PKI and Cryptographic Applications

Etc.