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ISSMP – Information Systems Security Management Professional

Become an ISSMP Security Management Professional

You are vital to your organization’s success. Prove your knowledge and leadership skills with the ISSMP.

This cybersecurity management certification shows that you excel at establishing, presenting and governing information security programs. You also demonstrate deep management and leadership skills across critical security functions like incident response and recovery.

ISSMP Quick Glance

SECURITY MANAGEMENT

Proves your knowledge and leadership skills establishing, presenting and governing information security programs.

ISSMP CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW

Align security with organizational governance

Security policies and agreements

Integrate security through organizational initiatives

Develop and manage risk through the supply chain and beyond

Security operations, threat intelligence and incident management

Contingency planning, resilience and recovery


ISSMP Exam Outline
CISSP + 2 Years or 7 years cumulative
Required Work Experience
ANAB Accredited
ISO/IEC Standard 17024
U.S. DoDM 8140
APPROVED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Your Pathway to Certification

Further Distinguish Yourself with ISSMP

Here are just a few reasons to challenge yourself with this security management certification:

  • A demonstration of excellence. You want to stand out. This concentration proves you have an elite level of knowledge and expertise.
  • New opportunities. The ISSMP opens doors: from new career paths and jobs, to more exciting work.
  • Growth and learning. This is an opportunity to dive deep and hone your craft. You’ll find new ways to grow and stay on the forefront of information security. And earning your certification is a big challenge.

You’re a great fit for the ISSMP if you:

  • Are a life-long learner who craves a new challenge.
  • Have a competitive spirit and want to stand out from your peers.
  • Want to be seen as a subject matter expert and prove your knowledge in a more focused area.
  • Are looking ahead in your career. The ISSMP will help you achieve an even higher level of success.
  • Need this certification to move into a specific job.

The ISSMP is ideal for those working in roles such as:

  • Chief Information Officer
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Senior Security Executive

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Exam

Purchase of exam(s) only.

Access periods:

Exam code must be scheduled and administered with 365 days of purchase.


Exam with Peace of Mind Protection

Exam-only purchase with two attempts included in the purchase price.

  • Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts, with a 30-day waiting period between attempts. Learn more

Online Instructor-Led Training

Applies to Online Instructor-Led Training purchases without an exam.

Access periods:

  • Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
  • Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.

Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam

Applies to Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam bundles.

Access periods:

  • Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
  • Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
  • Exam: 365 days from purchase date to sit your exam.

Online Instructor-Led Training + Exam with Peace of Mind Protection

Applies to Online Instructor-Led Training and Exam with Peace of Mind Protection bundles.

Access periods:

  • Course materials / videos: 180-day access, starting from the date of your first live session. Materials are accessible up to one week before the first session.
  • Digital eTextbook / Study Questions eBook: 365-day access from date of first access.
  • Exam with Peace of Mind Protection: Two attempts included in the bundle price.

Peace of Mind Protection gives candidates two exam attempts at a lower cost than two single exams. Candidates have 180 days from purchase to sit both attempts, with a 30-day waiting period between attempts. Learn more


Certificates, Courses, and Express Courses (Continuing Professional Development)

  • Training access: 60 days from purchase date.