CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

CISSP^® - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

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Globally Recognized Expertise in the Field of Information Security

CISSP^® certification is a globally recognized standard of achievement that confirms an individual's knowledge in the field of information security. CISSPs are information assurance professionals who define the architecture, design, management and/or controls that assure the security of business environments. It was the first certification in the field of information security to meet the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17024.

 CISSPs often hold job functions including:

Confirming One's Knowledge and Experience

The CISSP exam tests one's competence in the ten CISSP domains of the (ISC)²^® CBK^®, which cover critical topics in security today, including risk management, cloud computing, mobile security, application development security and more. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience in two of the ten domains. This vast breadth of knowledge and the experience it takes to pass the exam is what sets the CISSP apart.

The CISSP exam is based on the following ten domains:

For more information on the CISSP credential, download the CISSP Brochure.

Don't yet have the necessary experience? If you're working on building your experience right now, you may earn the Associate of (ISC)² designation by passing the required CISSP examination.

All (ISC)² certifications are accredited by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).