You’re a leader in cybersecurity. And in this ever-changing industry where cyberthreats grow in sophistication every day, you recognize the importance of strong information systems security management to defend organizations and their critical assets against bad actors.
Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP) certification from ISC2 demonstrates deep management and leadership skills and the advanced knowledge to establish, present and govern information security programs.
There are now two ways to earn the ISSMP — including a second path that removes the CISSP requirement. This new option makes the ISSMP accessible to more professionals seeking certification that specifically demonstrates their advanced knowledge, skills and abilities in the fields of security management.
Path 1: CISSPs in good standing must have a minimum of two years of cumulative full-time experience in one or more of the five domains in the current ISSMP Exam Outline.
Path 2: All other candidates must have a minimum of seven years of cumulative full-time experience in two or more of the five domains in the current ISSMP Exam Outline. Earning a post-secondary degree (bachelor’s or master’s) in computer science, information technology (IT) or related fields or an additional credential from the ISC2-approved list may satisfy one year of the required experience. Part-time work and internships may also count toward the experience requirement.
Enhanced ISSMP Online Self-Paced Training
To help candidates prep for the ISSMP certification exam, ISC2 recently enhanced Official Online Self-Paced Training with courseware that aligns to the certification domains. The result is a highly structured path that makes learning more intuitive. Learners progress through the course domain by domain with content that’s organized to cut confusion and be easy-to-follow.
Supports that come with the training include:
- Robust search functionality to narrow topics
- Digital textbook
- Online interactive flash cards
- Practical assessment
- Email learner support
- Chat technical support
Education Guarantee
If you need to sit for the ISSMP exam a second time, you can access the same online self-paced training again at no cost within one year from the end of the initial training. The education guarantee covers the cost of the second course.
Right now, ISSMP Online Self-Paced Training is available to members and candidates with exclusive savings. If you’re not a member or candidate yet, when you sign up to become a candidate today, you’ll save 20% on online certification training and your first year is free.
Learn more about enhanced ISSMP Online Self-Paced Training.