Choosing the Right Credential
Do you have experience in information or application security but wonder where you stand with regard to the (ISC)² certification process or which (ISC)² credential is right for you? Check your career experience with your potential credential below.
Your experience Your potential (ISC)² credential
Less than a year | Associate
For the Associate of (ISC)², candidates must pass the CISSP® or SSCP® exam. Then, after earning the years of experience required for the appropriate credential, the candidate will be certified accordingly after completing the endorsement process. |
1 year | SSCP
For the SSCP certification, candidates must have one year of experience in one of the domains of the SSCP CBK. |
2 years | CAP
For the CAP certification, candidates must have two years of experience in information systems security certification and accreditation. |
| 4 years | CSSLP
For the CSSLP certification, candidates must have four years of experience in the software development lifecycle. |
5 years | CISSP
For the CISSP certification, candidates must have five years of experience in two or more of the domains of the CISSP CBK. |
Beyond | CISSP-ISSAP
CISSP-ISSEP
CISSP-ISSMP
For the CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP and the CISSP-ISSMP, candidates must demonstrate two years of professional work experience in the area of their concentration. |
Do you have the experience but you’re wondering where you stand with regard to your knowledge level? Check out studISCope, the official online self-assessment tool from (ISC)².