Certified Information Systems Security Professional®
CISSP® by ISC2 is the globally recognized certification in the information security market. More and more security-conscious companies are using the CISSP® as a gold standard, which demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge and experience in effectively designing, developing and managing an overall security stance of an organization.
As a reliable consultant, you as CISSP® are the information security leader in your company and act as a role model for becoming security professionals. Their technical expertise, experience and business acumen play a critical role in implementing stronger security protocols within your organization in an increasingly complex cyber world.
Exam format
- Exam duration: 3 hours
- Number of questions: 100 to 150
- Format: Multiple choice & advanced question types
- Pass rate: 70% (700/1000 points)
- Language: English, Chinese, German, Japanese, Spanish
- Exam content: The 8 domains
- Domain 1: Security and Risk Management – 16%
- Domain 2: Asset Security – 10%
- Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering – 13%
- Domain 4: Communication and Network Security – 13%
- Domain 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) – 13%
- Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing – 12%
- Domain 7: Security Operations – 13%
- Domain 8: Software Development Security – 10%
Applying for certification
Once you have passed the CISSP® exam, you can apply for the official ISC2 certificate. To do so, you must sign the ISC2 Code of Ethics, and your professional experience must be verified by an actively certified ISC2 professional. Certification must be completed within nine months of the exam date. If you are unable to find a suitable person, ISC2 will assist you in validating your application.
Recertification
The CISSP® certificate is valid for three years. To maintain your certification, you must provide proof of continuing professional education (CPE) and pay the annual maintenance fee (AMF) to ISC2. This ensures that your expertise remains up to date and your status as a Certified Professional remains active.