engineering
professional Level
professional certification
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
CSSLP · Issued by ISC2
Official Exam Fee
$599 USD (exam-only)
Region: US · exam-only
Official Exam Code
CSSLP
Format: Multiple choice
Validity & Renewal
3 years
90 CPE credits per 3-year cycle
Prerequisites & Recommended Experience
Mandatory Prerequisites
None mandatory. Anyone may register for the examination.
Recommended Experience
Four years of experience in one or more CSSLP domains. An eligible degree may satisfy up to one year. Associate of ISC2 route available.
Exam Specifications
- Duration
- 180 minutes
- Questions
- 125 items
- 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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