CISSPStrong cybersecurity requires staying ahead of emerging threats. To empower today’s practitioners with the very latest knowledge and skills they need to lead, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam was recently updated.

The refreshed exam reflects the most impactful issues for today’s cybersecurity leaders, along with proven best practices for strategic results. The changes are the result of a rigorous, methodical process ISC2 follows to ensure our certifications set the highest standards. It ensures the content dives deep into the topics relevant to the roles and responsibilities of today’s cyber leaders. The CISSP exam outline details the content changes.

Always the Highest Standards

Getting CISSP-certified opens opportunities worldwide in top-level cybersecurity leadership roles for career advancement. The demand for certified professionals is so hot, CISSP is the No. 1 security credential required by hiring managers on LinkedIn. What’s more, top-notch salary gains of 6% in the past 12 months place CISSP on the short list of “SIZZLING” certifications by Certification Magazine.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, CISSP has earned its reputation as the gold standard certification in cybersecurity leadership due in large part to its rigor. Becoming CISSP-certified takes preparation and planning.

To help candidates prepare for the refreshed exam, updated Official ISC2 Online CISSP Training recently launched with courseware guaranteed to align to the current content. You can choose from online instructor-led and self-paced options.

Online Instructor-Led CISSP Training

If you prefer live virtual learning led by a CISSP-certified Authorized Instructor that includes collaboration with your peers, Official ISC2 Online Instructor-Led CISSP Training is a solid choice. The course content aligns specifically to the CISSP exam outline for intuitive learning.

Learners progress through the course domain by domain with content that’s organized to cut confusion and be easy-to-follow. Practical self-paced instruction is weighted to the emphasis placed on each domain in the exam outline. An ISC2 Authorized Instructor will guide you in applying the knowledge you acquire to real-world situations.

Resources for learners include an eTextbook with a glossary of key terms and takeaway resources for each domain.

Online Self-Paced CISSP Training

If you’re looking for learning that flexes with your busy schedule, Official ISC2 Online Self-Paced CISSP Training is a great fit. New adaptive learning tailors the learning journey to each individual’s needs.

The training uses AI-led adaptive learning to provide individualized learning paths based on prior knowledge, learning speed and confidence levels. Learners answer questions using sliders to rate their level of confidence, which helps to detect knowledge gaps while building self-awareness regarding competency. The platform also identifies specific areas that require further study so that you’re better prepared on exam day.

A robust search capability enables you to find the content you need, when you need it. It includes an analytics dashboard to track progress and see concept-by-concept performance changes over time.

Added Assurance: Education Guarantee

For learners who don’t pass the exam on their first attempt, ISC2 offers an education guarantee with both CISSP online training options. You can access the same 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.

Learn more about Official ISC2 CISSP Online Training.