Information Systems Security Management Professional

ISSMP®: Information Systems Security Management ProfessionalInformation Security System Management Professional(ISSMP) is one of many certifications offered in the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) suite of certifications. These certifications are governed by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. As implied by the name, this independent organization certifies professionals engaged in the IT security field.The ISSMP certification encompasses areas of security project management and planning. Designing continuity, resiliency and response plans may be one task an ISSMP engages in. Developing and implementing an organization’s security awareness and training initiatives might be another.Who should earn the ISSMP?The ISSMP is geared towards management roles. The certification is ideal for either acting or aspiring Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), or any other management position tasked with overseeing IT security initiatives.