JUNE SESSION 1 DATES
29th - Jul 3rd
The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is the gold standard certification for experienced cybersecurity professionals. Issued by ISC2, it validates your expertise in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade security programs across eight critical security domains. If you're ready to advance your cybersecurity career and prove your mastery of information security, our accelerated 5-day bootcamp provides the intensive training you need to succeed.
This program combines live expert-led instruction, a certification exam voucher and a second exam attempt at no additional cost, realistic practice tests, and hands-on labs that mirror enterprise security challenges. Whether you're architecting secure networks, managing risk programs, or leading security operations, you'll build the confidence and advanced skills needed to pass the CISSP exam and elevate your career to the next level.
Your tuition includes a certification exam voucher and a second exam attempt at no additional cost. That means less pressure, more confidence, and the support you need to earn your credential and advance your career.
This bootcamp is recommended for:
Experienced IT security professionals with at least 5 years of cumulative, paid work experience in 2 or more of the 8 CISSP domains.
IT managers and security analysts looking to validate their expertise and advance into senior security leadership roles.
Security architects and consultants who design and implement enterprise security solutions and want industry recognition.
Career advancers currently in cybersecurity roles seeking to increase earning potential and professional credibility.
Important: To be eligible for the CISSP certification, you must pass the exam and have a minimum of five years of cumulative, paid, full-time work experience in two or more of the eight domains listed in the ISC2 CISSP Exam Outline. You may be able to waive one year of required experience if you hold a qualifying four-year degree or an approved credential, as defined by ISC2. For full details, please review the official CISSP Experience Requirements.
At CIAT, anyone may apply for CISSP training; however, your enrollment will not be finalized until you complete a CISSP enrollment interview and confirm that you meet, or are on track to meet, ISC2's eligibility requirements. If you do not yet have enough experience, you may still take the exam and become an Associate of ISC2 while you complete the remaining work experience.
The CISSP bootcamp runs over five consecutive days, Monday through Friday, with live, instructor-led online sessions. Each day focuses on specific security domains with a blend of lectures, case studies, and practical exercises. The intensive structure is designed for experienced professionals who want to earn this prestigious certification and advance their cybersecurity careers.
Our bootcamp programs follow an accelerated 5-day format with live online instruction. Students participate in daily sessions Monday through Friday, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience.
Bootcamps are offered throughout the academic year with multiple start dates:
Bootcamp Month
June Dates
JUNE SESSION 1 DATES
29th - Jul 3rd
Bootcamp Month
July Dates
JULY SESSION 1 DATES
27th - 31st
Bootcamp Month
August Dates
AUGUST SESSION 1 DATES
24th - 28th
Your tuition includes a certification exam voucher and a second exam attempt at no additional cost. That means less pressure, more confidence, and the support you need to earn your credential and advance your career.
Security and Risk Management: Security governance principles, compliance requirements, legal and regulatory issues, professional ethics, security policies and procedures, risk management concepts, threat modeling, and business continuity planning.
Asset Security and Security Architecture: Data classification, ownership and retention, privacy protection, cryptographic concepts and applications, security models and frameworks, secure design principles, and engineering processes.
Communication and Network Security: Network architecture and design, secure network components, secure protocols, network attacks and countermeasures, and Identity and Access Management fundamentals including authentication, authorization, and access control models.
Security Assessment and Testing: Assessment and testing strategies, security process data collection and analysis, security audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and Security Operations including investigations, incident management, and disaster recovery.
Software Development Security: Secure software development lifecycle, application security controls, security in development environments, database security, cloud security considerations, and comprehensive exam preparation strategies.
Exam Code
Hours (adaptive)
Questions (adaptive)
Passing Score
Security governance, compliance, legal/regulatory issues, professional ethics, risk management, business continuity, and personnel security.
Information and asset classification, ownership, privacy protection, data retention, and secure handling requirements.
Security models, frameworks, design principles, cryptography, physical security, and secure engineering processes.
Network architecture, secure components and protocols, network security controls, and attack countermeasures.
Physical and logical access control, identification, authentication, authorization, accountability, and federated identity.
Security assessments, testing strategies, audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security process analysis.
Investigations, incident management, disaster recovery, logging and monitoring, patch management, and change management.
Secure SDLC, application security, database security, secure coding practices, and software security testing.
You'll practice in online labs designed to mirror real cybersecurity leadership tasks:
Looking to build your cybersecurity career path? Consider pairing CISSP with these certifications:
Cybersecurity essentials covering threat mitigation, risk management, and security operations.
Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Security architecture
Security operations
Security program management and oversight
Deep dive into networking concepts, protocols, and infrastructure. Build the skills to design and manage enterprise networks.
Network Architecture & Design
Routing & Switching
Wireless Technologies
Network Security Fundamentals
Career support to help you find your next job role:
The CISSP Bootcamp is designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals looking to validate their expertise and advance into senior security roles. This bootcamp is perfect for:
Security professionals with 5+ years of experience in information security across multiple domains.
IT managers, security analysts, and architects that are ready to prove their enterprise security knowledge.
Consultants and advisors who design and implement comprehensive security programs.
Career advancers seeking the industry's most recognized cybersecurity certification to increase earning potential.
With expert instruction from CISSP-certified professionals, intensive domain coverage, hands-on exercises, a certification exam voucher and a second exam attempt at no additional cost, participants gain the advanced knowledge and credentials needed to lead enterprise security initiatives.
No. You can take the bootcamp and exam without meeting the full experience requirement. If you pass the exam but don't have 5 years of qualifying experience, you'll become an Associate of ISC2 and have 6 years to gain the necessary experience to achieve full CISSP certification. However, the bootcamp content assumes you have substantial security experience to fully benefit from the advanced material.
Absolutely. CISSP is the most recognized certification for cybersecurity leadership roles. CIAT's 5-day intensive bootcamp provides expert instruction from CISSP-certified professionals, hands-on labs, comprehensive domain coverage, a certification exam voucher and a second exam attempt at no additional cost.
The CISSP bootcamp costs $995 (regularly $2,640). This includes all course materials, hands-on labs, a certification exam voucher and a second exam attempt at no additional cost, and career support services. Your certification achievements can be applied as transfer credits toward any CIAT certificate or degree program.
CIAT is an ISC2 Authorized Training Partner, ensuring you receive official curriculum and materials. Unlike self-study, you get live guidance from CISSP-certified instructors, comprehensive hands-on labs, premium practice exams, a certification exam voucher and a second exam attempt at no additional cost.
Yes. CISSP validates the expertise needed for senior security positions including Security Architect, CISO, Security Director, and IT Manager roles. It demonstrates you can design, implement, and manage enterprise security programs—skills that qualify you for leadership positions.
All CIAT bootcamps are delivered live online with interactive labs and real-time instructor support, allowing you to participate from anywhere.
The CISSP bootcamp runs 9 hours per day with a 1-hour break:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST / 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Refunds are calculated based on how much instruction you've received:
Cancel by the end of Day 1 (8 hours or 20% of the course) = 80% refund.
Cancel by the end of Day 2 (16 hours or 40% of the course) = 60% refund.
Cancel by the end of Day 3 (24 hours or 60% of the course) = 40% refund.
Cancel after Day 3 (more than 60% completed) = no refund available.
No refund is available once you complete Day 3 (24 hours of instruction or 60% of the course). This policy ensures fairness since you've received the majority of the course content and instruction by this point.
Yes. You can turn your CISSP certification achievements into transfer credits that apply toward any CIAT certificate or degree program. This allows you to seamlessly transition from bootcamp training to full academic programs while maximizing the value of your learning investment. Academic advisors are available to guide you in integrating your certifications into your personalized degree plan.
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