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Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Also known as: CISSP
240 minutes
Duration
3 yrs
Validity
0+
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Pearson VUE test centres
Delivery
About This Certification
The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is the most prestigious cybersecurity certification in the world. Offered by (ISC)2, CISSP validates that you possess the depth of knowledge and managerial acumen to effectively design, engineer, and manage an organisation's complete security posture.
With over 160,000 certified professionals globally, CISSP is the definitive mark of a senior security professional. The certification covers 8 comprehensive domains spanning security and risk management, asset security, security architecture and engineering, communications and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security.
CISSP is unique in that it validates both deep technical knowledge and the management ability to lead security programmes. This combination makes CISSP essential for CISOs, security directors, security architects, and senior security engineers.
The exam uses Computerised Adaptive Testing (CAT) for the English version, meaning the exam adapts in real-time to your performance level.
With over 160,000 certified professionals globally, CISSP is the definitive mark of a senior security professional. The certification covers 8 comprehensive domains spanning security and risk management, asset security, security architecture and engineering, communications and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security.
CISSP is unique in that it validates both deep technical knowledge and the management ability to lead security programmes. This combination makes CISSP essential for CISOs, security directors, security architects, and senior security engineers.
The exam uses Computerised Adaptive Testing (CAT) for the English version, meaning the exam adapts in real-time to your performance level.
Who Should Take This Exam?
Experienced security professionals with 5+ years
Security managers and directors
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Security architects and engineers
IT directors with security responsibilities
Security consultants and auditors
Security managers and directors
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Security architects and engineers
IT directors with security responsibilities
Security consultants and auditors
What You'll Learn
Apply security governance principles and risk management
Implement asset security and classification programmes
Design secure network architectures
Manage identity and access management systems
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Manage security operations and incident response
Apply cryptography and PKI
Design physical security controls
Integrate security into the software development lifecycle
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Prerequisites
5 years of paid work experience in 2 or more of the 8 CISSP domains
1 year waiver available with 4-year college degree or approved (ISC)2 credential
Must be endorsed by an active (ISC)2 certified professional within 9 months of passing
Agree to (ISC)2 Code of Ethics
1 year waiver available with 4-year college degree or approved (ISC)2 credential
Must be endorsed by an active (ISC)2 certified professional within 9 months of passing
Agree to (ISC)2 Code of Ethics
Exam Details
Format: Computerised Adaptive Testing (CAT) for English exam
Questions: 125-175 (CAT adjusts to performance)
Duration: 4 hours maximum
Passing Score: 700 out of 1000
Fee: USD 749
Delivery: Pearson VUE test centres
Validity: 3 years
CPE: 120 CPE hours per 3-year cycle
Questions: 125-175 (CAT adjusts to performance)
Duration: 4 hours maximum
Passing Score: 700 out of 1000
Fee: USD 749
Delivery: Pearson VUE test centres
Validity: 3 years
CPE: 120 CPE hours per 3-year cycle
Salary Potential
CISSP holders command among the highest salaries in IT:
United States: USD 130,000 - USD 200,000 per year
UK: GBP 85,000 - GBP 150,000 per year
UAE: AED 200,000 - AED 420,000 per year
India: INR 18,00,000 - INR 45,00,000 per year
Singapore: SGD 140,000 - SGD 250,000 per year
Canada: CAD 120,000 - CAD 190,000 per year
United States: USD 130,000 - USD 200,000 per year
UK: GBP 85,000 - GBP 150,000 per year
UAE: AED 200,000 - AED 420,000 per year
India: INR 18,00,000 - INR 45,00,000 per year
Singapore: SGD 140,000 - SGD 250,000 per year
Canada: CAD 120,000 - CAD 190,000 per year
Frequently Asked Questions
CISSP is widely regarded as one of the most challenging IT certifications. The CAT format is adaptive and requires demonstrating consistent competency across all 8 domains.
The exam fee is USD 749, reflecting the premium value of the CISSP credential.
If you pass CISSP but lack the 5 years experience, you hold Associate of (ISC)2 status and have 6 years to gain the required experience.
They are complementary. CISSP is broader and more technical across 8 domains; CISM focuses on security management and governance.
You may attempt CISSP up to 3 times per year, with required waiting periods between attempts.
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