CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is globally acknowledged as a premier certification in the information security industry. CISSP validates the profound technical and managerial expertise of information security professionals to proficiently design, engineer, and oversee an organization's overall security stance.

The CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) encompasses a diverse range of topics, ensuring its applicability across all facets of information security. Successful candidates demonstrate competence in eight domains:

• Security and Risk Management: 15%

• Asset Security: 10%

• Security Architecture and Engineering: 13%

• Communication and Network Security: 13%

• Identity and Access Management (IAM): 13%

• Security Assessment and Testing: 12%

• Security Operations: 13%

• Software Development Security: 11%

• Total: 100%

  
  

The CISSP was the pioneering credential in information security to meet the rigorous standards of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024.

To maintain CISSP's relevance, ISC2 conducts regular Job Task Analyses (JTAs) to identify tasks performed by security professionals. JTA results inform exam updates, ensuring candidates are tested on areas pertinent to today's information security roles and responsibilities.

The CISSP exam uses Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) for English exams and linear, fixed-form exams for other languages.

CISSP CAT Examination Information:

• Exam Length: 4 hours

• Number of Items: 125 - 175

• Item Format: Multiple choice and advanced innovative items

• Passing Grade: 700 out of 1000 points

• Exam Language Availability: English

• Testing Centers: ISC2 Authorized PPC and PVTC Select Pearson VUE Testing Centers

  
  

CISSP Linear Examination Information:

• Exam Length: 6 hours

• Number of Items: 250

• Item Format: Multiple choice and advanced innovative items

• Passing Grade: 700 out of 1000 points

• Exam Language Availability: Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

• Testing Centers: ISC2 Authorized PPC and PVTC Select Pearson VUE Testing Centers