The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is a globally recognized certification offered by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)². It is designed for experienced security professionals to validate their knowledge and expertise in the field of information security.
The CISSP certification is ideal for security consultants, managers, IT directors, security auditors, security analysts, and other professionals who are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security for their organization. This certification is aimed at professionals with at least five years of full-time experience in two or more of the eight CISSP domains:
To obtain the CISSP certification, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Experience: Possess a minimum of five years of cumulative, paid, full-time work experience in two or more of the eight domains of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
Exam: Pass the CISSP examination with a minimum scaled score of 700 out of 1000 points. The exam consists of 100 to 150 multiple-choice and advanced innovative questions that must be completed within three hours.
Endorsement: After passing the exam, candidates must submit an endorsement application to be reviewed and endorsed by an (ISC)² CISSP holder within nine months of passing the exam.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE): To maintain the CISSP certification, professionals must earn 120 CPE credits every three years, with a minimum of 40 credits earned each year, and pay an annual maintenance fee.
Obtaining the CISSP certification comes with numerous benefits, such as: