Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISC2
The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is the most globally recognized certification in the information security market. CISSP validates an information security professional’s deep technical and managerial knowledge and experience to effectively design, engineer, and manage the overall security posture of an organization.
About the Certification
CISSP is an independent information security certification granted by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, also known as ISC2. It is formally approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in their Information Assurance Technical (IAT), Managerial (IAM), and System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) categories for their DoDD 8570 certification requirement.
In May 2020, The UK National Academic Recognition Information Centre assessed the CISSP qualification as a Level 7 award, the same level as a master’s degree.
The Eight CISSP Domains
CISSP covers eight domains of cybersecurity knowledge:
- Security and Risk Management
- Asset Security
- Security Architecture and Engineering
- Communication and Network Security
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Security Assessment and Testing
- Security Operations
- Software Development Security
Requirements
- Minimum of five years cumulative, full-time experience in two or more of the eight domains
- A post-secondary degree (bachelor’s or master’s) may satisfy up to one year of required experience
- Pass a rigorous examination of 125-175 multiple choice and advanced innovative questions
- Endorsement by an existing ISC2 certified professional
- Agree to the ISC2 Code of Ethics
Exam Details
- Duration: Up to 4 hours
- Questions: 125-175 multiple choice and advanced innovative questions
- Cost: $749
- Format: Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT)