engineering
professional Level
professional certification
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISSP · Issued by ISC2
Official Exam Fee
$749 USD (exam-only)
Region: US · exam-only
Official Exam Code
CISSP
Format: Adaptive multiple choice and advanced innovative items
Validity & Renewal
3 years
120 CPE credits per 3-year cycle (minimum 40 CPEs/year recommended)
Prerequisites & Recommended Experience
Mandatory Prerequisites
5 years of cumulative paid work experience in 2 or more of the 8 CISSP CBK domains (or 4 years with approved 4-year degree or credential). Passing without required experience grants Associate of ISC2.
Recommended Experience
Five years of experience in two or more CISSP domains. An eligible degree or approved credential may waive one year. Associate of ISC2 route is available after passing the exam.
Exam Specifications
- Duration
- 180 minutes
- Questions
- 100-150 items (CAT computerized adaptive)
- Passing Criteria
- 700 out of 1000 points
- Testing Delivery
- Pearson VUE authorized test centers only (in-person proctored; online proctoring not offered for CISSP/CCSP)
Data verified on 2026-10-18 against primary issuer documentation.
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