The C)ISSO covers all of the CISSP exam objectives but allows the student to get certified with much more ease than the ISC2 exam process. 
 
The C)ISSO course/certification has been validated by the NSA for: CNSSI-4012, National Information Assurance Training Standard for Senior System Managers and NSTISSI - 4011, National Training Standard for Information Systems Security (INFOSEC).
 
The C)ISSO course is designed for a forward-thinking security professional or consultant that manages or plays a key role in an organization’s information security department. The C)ISSO addresses the broad range of industry best practices, knowledge and skills expected of a security leader. The Candidate will learn both the theory and the requirements for practical implementation of core security concepts, practices, monitoring and compliance.   Through the use of a risk-based approach the C)ISSO is able to implement and maintain cost-effective security controls that is closely aligned with business requirements.