Jun 05, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

CS 290P1 ISC^2 CISSP I


This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence (CS 290P1 and CS 290P2) that prepares you for the ISC² CISSP certification validating the advanced security leadership, governance, and risk management competencies. It includes such topics as security governance and policy, personnel security, risk management, business continuity planning, legal and regulatory compliance, asset protection, cryptography and PKI, security models and design principles, security vulnerabilities and countermeasures, and physical security. You will engage with organizational risk assessment frameworks and governance documentation. You will evaluate ethical
implications of security decisions, including legal compliance, privacy concerns, and societal impact.

Prerequisite: Senior standing and CS 290S.