What is CISSP?
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is the world's premier cybersecurity leadership certification. It validates comprehensive expertise across eight security domains, proven through five years of experience and rigorous examination. Learn more.

Who should pursue CISSP?
Security professionals with 5+ years of experience who lead or aspire to lead cybersecurity programs, manage security strategy or hold senior technical roles requiring strategic decision-making are a strong fit.

What experience is required?
You need a minimum of five years of cumulative, paid work experience in two or more of the eight CISSP domains. One year of experience can be waived with a four-year college degree or an approved ISC2 credential.

What if I don’t have the required experience?
You can pass the CISSP exam and become an Associate of ISC2. You’ll then have up to six years to earn the required experience. Learn more about becoming an Associate of ISC2.

How much does the exam cost?
The fee to take the CISSP exam is U.S. $749.

How should I prepare for the exam?
Many candidates prepare through self-study using books, practice exams and study guides. ISC2 also offers Official Training, including Online Instructor-Led, Online Self-Paced and Classroom options. Learn more.

How do I maintain my CISSP certification?
Earn 120 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits over three years and pay an annual U.S. $135 maintenance fee. If you hold another ISC2 certification, no additional maintenance fee is required.

One Constant. The CISSP Standard.