CISSP Crash Course

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Prepare for the CISSP certification with this in-depth crash course covering all key security domains. You'll gain expertise in security and risk management, asset security, architecture, engineering, and network security. The course also covers identity and access management, security operations, and software development security to ensure you're exam-ready. Your journey begins with foundational security concepts, governance, and risk management. You’ll then explore asset security, cryptographic solutions, security models, and facility security. The course delves into secure network design, identity management, and access controls, equipping you with essential knowledge. Next, you’ll master security assessments, testing methodologies, and operational security, including logging, monitoring, and vulnerability management. The course concludes with software development security, where you’ll learn secure coding and how to integrate security into the SDLC. Designed for IT security professionals with experience in cybersecurity concepts, risk management, and network security. Prior knowledge of security frameworks is recommended.