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IT Security and Governance
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in India
CISSP Certification Training in India helps experienced IT and cybersecurity professionals develop advanced expertise in security and risk management, asset security, network security, identity and access management, security operations, and security architecture. This CISSP Course from StepMerit Learning provides structured, exam-focused learning aligned with ISC2 CISSP domains, supporting professionals pursuing advanced information security roles and certification.
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Training calendar
Upcoming four-month course schedule
A new weekday and weekend batch starts every week. Each batch runs for 5 training days, based on the course duration of 40 Hours / 5 Days.
Weekend batches
November 2026
09:00–15:00 · flexible hours
₹35,000per learner
07 Nov 2026
25 of 25 seats available
14 Nov 2026
25 of 25 seats available
21 Nov 2026
25 of 25 seats available
28 Nov 2026
25 of 25 seats available
Weekend batches
December 2026
09:00–15:00 · flexible hours
₹35,000per learner
05 Dec 2026
25 of 25 seats available
12 Dec 2026
25 of 25 seats available
19 Dec 2026
25 of 25 seats available
26 Dec 2026
25 of 25 seats available
Weekend batches
January 2027
09:00–15:00 · flexible hours
₹35,000per learner
02 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
09 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
16 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
23 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
30 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
Course curriculum
What you’ll learn
40 Hours / 5 DaysAdvanced
- Module 1: Security and Risk Management
- Security concepts, principles, and professional ethics
- Security governance, policies, standards, and procedures
- Risk management, risk assessment, and risk treatment
- Legal, regulatory, privacy, and compliance requirements
- Business continuity, threat modeling, and supply chain risk management
- Security awareness, education, and training programs
- Module 2: Asset Security
- Information and asset identification and classification
- Data ownership, asset ownership, and handling requirements
- Secure provisioning and asset management
- Data lifecycle management and data retention
- Data destruction and data remanence
- Data security controls and protection requirements
- Data protection across data at rest, in transit, and in use
- Module 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
- Secure design principles and security engineering processes
- Security models and architecture concepts
- Security controls and system security requirements
- Hardware, firmware, virtualization, and embedded system security
- Cloud, IoT, container, serverless, and distributed system security
- Cryptographic concepts, encryption, PKI, and key management
- Physical security and facility protection
- Information system lifecycle and secure architecture management
- Module 4: Communication and Network Security
- Secure network architecture and design principles
- OSI and TCP/IP models and secure networking concepts
- IPv4, IPv6, and secure communication protocols
- Network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and Zero Trust concepts
- VPN, IPSec, SSH, TLS, wireless, cellular, and remote access security
- Network Access Control (NAC) and endpoint security
- Secure communication channels and third-party connectivity
- Network monitoring, management, and security controls
- Module 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Physical and logical access control concepts
- Identity management, authentication, and authorization
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and passwordless authentication
- Single Sign-On (SSO) and federated identity management
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), ABAC, MAC, and DAC
- Identity and access provisioning and deprovisioning
- Privileged account and service account management
- Access reviews and identity lifecycle management
- Module 6: Security Assessment and Testing
- Security assessment, audit, and testing strategies
- Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Security control testing and validation
- Log reviews, code reviews, and security testing techniques
- Security metrics, KPIs, and risk indicators
- Security assessment data collection and analysis
- Remediation, exception handling, and ethical disclosure
- Internal, external, and third-party security audits
- Module 7: Security Operations
- Security operations principles and operational processes
- Security logging, monitoring, and SIEM concepts
- Threat intelligence and threat hunting
- Incident response and incident management
- Digital forensics and evidence collection
- Configuration management and change management
- Disaster recovery and business continuity operations
- Backup, recovery, resilience, and high availability
- Physical security and personnel safety
- Security operations automation and continuous monitoring
- Module 8: Software Development Security
- Security throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Secure software development methodologies
- Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps security practices
- Software security controls and development ecosystems
- Secure code repositories, libraries, tools, and CI/CD pipelines
- Application security testing including SAST and DAST
- Software vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation
- Third-party, open-source, commercial, and cloud software security
- Secure coding guidelines and application security principles
- Module 9: CISSP Exam Preparation and Practice
- Comprehensive review of all eight CISSP domains
- Scenario-based cybersecurity questions
- Risk management and security decision-making scenarios
- Practice questions covering technical and managerial concepts
- Mock examination and performance analysis
- Identification of knowledge gaps and targeted revision
- Exam strategy, time management, and question analysis
- Final preparation for the CISSP Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) examination
Entry requirements and prerequisites
- Professional Information Security Experience
CISSP is designed for experienced cybersecurity and information security professionals. ISC2 requires five years of cumulative full-time work experience in at least two of the eight CISSP domains for certification. - Relevant IT and Cybersecurity Background
Candidates should ideally have professional knowledge of information security, networking, risk management, security operations, identity management, or related IT areas before undertaking CISSP Training in India. - Educational Experience
A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field can satisfy up to one year of the required professional experience. Only one year of experience can be waived. - Approved Certification Pathway
Holding an ISC2-approved credential, such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CCSP, CISM, CSSLP, or SSCP, may satisfy up to one year of the CISSP experience requirement, subject to ISC2's current approved list. - Knowledge of CISSP Security Domains
Familiarity with Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Network Security, IAM, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security is beneficial. - Alternative for Candidates Without Required Experience
Candidates who do not yet have the required experience can take and pass the CISSP examination and become an Associate of ISC2. They then have up to six years to obtain the required five years of experience. - Professional Learning Readiness
CISSP covers broad technical and managerial cybersecurity concepts, so candidates should be prepared for advanced, experience-based learning and scenario-oriented security questions during CISSP Training in India.
Career value
Reasons to choose this course
Develop Advanced Cybersecurity Expertise
Build advanced knowledge across security and risk management, asset security, network security, IAM, security operations, and software development security. Strengthen your expertise for senior information security and cybersecurity roles.
Prepare for CISSP Certification
Gain structured CISSP exam preparation covering all eight ISC2 domains and scenario-based security concepts. Develop the knowledge needed to approach the CISSP certification exam with greater confidence.
Strengthen Cybersecurity Leadership Skills
Develop strategic skills for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security programs. Build capabilities relevant to security managers, security architects, consultants, and cybersecurity leadership positions.
Expand Senior Cybersecurity Career Opportunities
Strengthen your professional profile for roles such as Security Manager, Security Architect, Security Consultant, Security Analyst, and Security Systems Engineer. CISSP is designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals pursuing advanced career paths.
Build Enterprise Risk Management Capabilities
Learn to assess security risks, apply governance principles, manage security controls, and align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational objectives. Develop practical knowledge for enterprise security and risk management responsibilities.
Enhance Professional Cybersecurity Credibility
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge across eight recognized CISSP security domains and strengthen your professional credentials. CISSP certification can support career development in information security, security architecture, governance, and cybersecurity leadership.
Advantages
Turn learning into practical capability
Gain Comprehensive Security Domain Knowledge
Develop broad cybersecurity knowledge across all eight CISSP domains, including security and risk management, asset security, IAM, security operations, and software development security.
This cross-domain understanding helps professionals approach complex enterprise security requirements from multiple perspectives.
Strengthen Enterprise Security Decision-Making
Learn security concepts that support the evaluation of organizational risks, security controls, governance requirements, and technology environments.
Build a structured approach to making security decisions that align cybersecurity practices with business and organizational objectives.
Develop Security Architecture Understanding
Explore security architecture and engineering concepts covering secure system design, cloud environments, cryptography, resilience, and security controls.
Strengthen your ability to understand and evaluate enterprise security architectures and technology solutions.
Improve Risk, Governance and Compliance Knowledge
Build practical knowledge of risk assessment, governance frameworks, compliance requirements, security policies, and organizational security responsibilities.
These skills are relevant to professionals working across information security, GRC, auditing, risk management, and security leadership functions.
Build Cross-Functional Cybersecurity Expertise
Understand how network security, identity and access management, security operations, assessment, asset protection, and software security work together.
This broader perspective can help experienced IT professionals collaborate more effectively across cybersecurity teams and business functions.
Support Continuous Professional Development
CISSP provides a structured framework for expanding cybersecurity knowledge and maintaining professional development throughout an information security career.
Training through StepMerit Learning can help professionals prepare systematically for advanced cybersecurity learning while developing knowledge relevant to evolving security environments.
Exam format & assessment
- Certification: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certification Body: ISC2
- Exam Delivery: Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT)
- Number of Questions: 100–150 items
- Exam Duration: Up to 3 hours
- Question Format: Multiple-choice and advanced item types, including scenario-oriented questions
- Passing Score: 700 out of 1,000
- Exam Languages: English, Chinese, German, Japanese, and Spanish
- Testing Location: ISC2-authorized Pearson Testing Centers
- CISSP Experience Requirement
Candidates generally need five years of cumulative full-time work experience in at least two of the eight CISSP domains. Certain approved credentials or a relevant degree may satisfy up to one year of the experience requirement. Candidates without the required experience may pursue the Associate of ISC2 pathway after passing the examination.
Bring your learning together
Course conclusion
CISSP Certification Training in India provides experienced IT and cybersecurity professionals with comprehensive knowledge across the eight CISSP domains, including security and risk management, asset security, security architecture, network security, IAM, security assessment, security operations, and software development security.
With structured learning, exam-focused preparation, practical security concepts, and scenario-based exercises, the course helps professionals strengthen their understanding of enterprise information security and prepare for the CISSP certification pathway. CISSP is designed for experienced security practitioners, managers, and professionals seeking advanced cybersecurity responsibilities.
Choose StepMerit Learning for CISSP Certification Training in India to develop advanced cybersecurity knowledge, strengthen professional capabilities, and build a strong foundation for continued growth in information security, security architecture, risk management, governance, and cybersecurity leadership.
Target audience
- Experienced IT Professionals
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Security and Risk Management Professionals
- Security Architects and Engineers
- Network and Infrastructure Professionals
- Identity and Access Management Professionals
- Security Operations Professionals
- Security Assessment and Audit Professionals
- IT Managers and Security Managers
- Cybersecurity Consultants
- Professionals Preparing for CISSP Certification
- Professionals Seeking Advanced Cybersecurity Knowledge
Verified learning evidence
Expertise, recognition and learner outcomes
Course-specific expertise
- 10+ Years of Cybersecurity & Information Security Experience
- 2,500+ Hours of Professional Training Delivered
- 1,500+ Professionals Trained
- 150+ Corporate & Professional Training Sessions
- 100+ Practical Security Labs & Case Studies
- 750+ Hours of CISSP & Information Security Training
- 250+ Security Architecture, Risk & Governance Exercises
- 10+ Industry Sectors Covered Through Training
Documented learner outcomes
Problem Statement
Insurance organizations manage sensitive customer, policy, claims, and financial data that require strong cybersecurity and risk controls.
How We Overcame the Problem
Learners applied CISSP security principles to protect insurance systems, data, identities, applications, and infrastructure.
Overall Implementation
Learners implemented security practices covering risk management, access control, network security, data protection, incident response, and governance.
Evidence of Learning
Learners demonstrated skills in identifying risks, applying security controls, managing access, protecting data, and responding to security incidents.
Insurance Security Workflow
Risk Identification → Security Assessment → Control Selection → Access Protection → Monitoring → Incident Detection → Response → Recovery
Security & Risk Management
Learners identified insurance security risks and applied appropriate governance, policies, risk assessments, and security controls.
Identity & Access Management
Learners implemented authentication, authorization, MFA, RBAC, and least-privilege controls for insurance users and systems.
Data & Network Security
Learners applied encryption, network segmentation, secure configurations, and monitoring to protect sensitive insurance information.
Problem-Solving Evidence
Learners addressed unauthorized access, data exposure, compromised accounts, security misconfigurations, and operational risks.
Comparative Evidence
Learners compared security controls based on risk, business impact, confidentiality, integrity, availability, compliance, and implementation requirements.
Overall Outcome
Learners demonstrated practical application of CISSP concepts to strengthen insurance security, risk management, data protection, and business resilience.
Final Evidence
An insurance security scenario, risk assessment, security policies, access controls, data-protection measures, incident-response procedures, and implementation documentation provide evidence of practical competency.
Helpful answers for planning your training
Frequently asked questions
CISSP stands for Certified Information Systems Security Professional. It is an ISC2 certification covering eight information security domains, including security and risk management, asset security, security architecture, network security, IAM, security assessment, security operations, and software development security.
CISSP training is designed primarily for experienced cybersecurity practitioners, security managers, architects, consultants, and other IT professionals seeking advanced information security knowledge.
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