Archive for the ‘Certified Information Systems Security Professional’ category

Dumpster diving is a term that refers to going through someone’s trash to find out useful or confidential information. Dumpster divers check and separate items from commercial or residential trash to get any information they desire. This information may be used for identity theft and for breaking physical information security.

Keystroke logging is a method of logging and recording user keystrokes. It can be performed with software or hardware devices. Keystroke logging devices can record everything a person types using his keyboard, such as to measure employee’s productivity on certain clerical tasks. These types of devices can also be used to get usernames, passwords, etc.

The CISSP test is designed to certify users who have a minimum of five years of professional experience in information security. The CISSP test covers implementing security policy, identifying security threats, and developing countermeasures using firewall systems and attack-recognition technologies. Before taking the CISSP test, you should practice the following:

(ISC)² Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) has specified objectives for the CISSP test. These objectives are grouped under ten CBK domains. Following are some important areas in which an individual should possess good knowledge before taking the CISSP test:

1. Implementing Internet security and handling types of attacks.