About
North Shore Community College’s Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) program is offered in Lynn, Massachusetts. It trains participants in information security, including risk management, asset security, security architecture, network security, identity and access management, security testing, security operations, and software development security, and prepares them for the CISSP exam. The course is fully online, self-paced, open enrollment, and designed for completion within six months. Admission requires base knowledge or certification in SSCP. The CISSP credential itself requires at least five years of paid, full-time work experience in two of the eight domains, with limited experience waivers available for qualifying education or credentials.
At a glance
- Format: Online
- Next start: Open enrollment
- Leads to: CISSP exam
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
North Shore Community College - Lynn Campus
North Shore Community College’s Lynn Campus is a public community college campus in Lynn, Massachusetts. Its occupational education includes Accounting Certificate (ACN), Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology, Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology, Certified Nursing Assistant, Computer Networking, and Medical Assistant, among other fields. The campus includes smart classrooms, lab space, and a Student Success Center, supporting academic and career-focused study. A greenhouse equipped with aquaponics, rain catchment, composting, and solar energy systems provides experiential learning opportunities. North Shore Community College operates the greenhouse through a partnership with the Essex County Community Foundation Food Project, connecting campus activity with nutritional benefits for the surrounding community. The college describes itself as a diverse, caring, and inclusive public institution serving academic, career, and workforce goals.