CISSP Certification and Exam Details

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification is a cybersecurity credential offered by the (ISC)², a non-profit entity founded in 1989 to provide training and certifications on cybersecurity. CISSP certification is awarded to professionals who have demonstrated their skills in identifying security threats to systems and data, and finding ways to neutralize these threats. Hackers and other malicious people are always striving to find loopholes to steal data or destroy networking systems. That is why this CISSP credential is very important in helping to take care of this kind of structures.

The prerequisites for (ISC)² CISSP certification is a paid five - year work experience with a focus on information security. The work history experience proves a candidate’s skills in at least two of any of the eight domains spelled out in the (ISC)² CISSP CBK (Common Body of Knowledge).

The journey towards achieving CISSP certification begins with registration and scheduling the exam. The English CISSP exam outline is as described below:

• 100-150 multiple-choice and innovative questions
• Duration: 3 hours
• Passing score: 700/100 points
• Cost: $699 for US candidates (for other countries see (ISC)² official website)
• Delivery: CAT (Computerized Adaptive Testing Method); Pearson VUE

The non-English exam outline is following:

• 250 multiple-choice and innovative questions
• Duration: 6 hours
• Passing score: 700/1000 points
• Languages: French, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish.
• Cost: Price guide is presented on the (ISC)² official website
• Delivery: Linear Exam; Pearson VUE

The next step is to prepare for the exam by using preparation resources like course training, self-study guides, practice tests and acquainting oneself with the (ISC)² CISSP Guide. The training can be classroom-based, instructor-led (online), self-paced (online, costing $2,795), and private on-site. The cost of the classroom-based, self-paced and private on-site training would depend on the trainee’s location. After preparation, you can take your exam. Once you pass your CISSP exam, you will receive your certification some weeks later. You will receive a kit in your mail that contains your certification and Identification Card (ID). You will also be invited to start the process of claiming your digital badge that you can use to showcase your qualifications on a number of digital platforms. Your potential employers can also check your badge to confirm your credential. While other (ISC)² certifications require one to go through the application for endorsement process before receiving their certifications, a CISSP certification does not need any endorsement.

CISSP certification is valid for a period of 3 years. To maintain it, the professional required to pay an annual maintenance fee of $85 and continually earn a total of 120 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credits over the three-year period.

The (ISC)² CISSP certification leads to jobs like Cybersecurity Architect, Information Security Analyst, Information Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer and Forensic Analyst. These professionals are among the most in-demand and highly paid in the IT industry. The senior-level security experts can earn annual salaries of up to $200,000.

(ISC)² provides the best platform for anyone who wishes to attain the knowledge, skills, and credentials that will make them stand out in the marketplace. Businesses and other institutions have benefited a great deal from the (ISC)² certification initiative. It is now possible to run enterprise systems and other systems without having to worry about loss or misuse of data and networking systems.