ISC2
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISSP · active
Catalog review: 2026-10-29. Only cited fields were reviewed; other values are historical planning data. Salary premiums are estimates, not a promise of a raise.
- Exam cost
- $749 USD
- Questions · time · passing score
- 100–150 questions · 180 minutes · Pass: 700/1000
- Prerequisites
- Not verified — check issuer eligibility
- Estimated salary premium
- Not established by comparable evidence
- Renewal requirements
- 120 CPE credits per three-year cycle; annual maintenance fee $135; comply with code of ethics.
- Difficulty
- Not rated
Domains covered
- ** Security and Risk Management
- Asset Security
- Security Architecture and Engineering
- Communication and Network Security
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Security Assessment and Testing
- Security Operations
- Software Development Security
- Security Governance
- Risk Management Frameworks
- Incident Management
- Business Continuity Planning
Where this credential fits
MyCyberPath career mappings are planning guidance, not universal employer requirements.
- Chief Security Architect →
- CISO/Board Advisor →
- Federal CISO →
- Security Manager/IT-to-Cyber →
- AI Security Architect →
- IoT/OT Security →
Recent catalog changes
- ISC2updated
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Certified Information Systems Security Professional: renewal cost. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
- ISC2updated
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Certified Information Systems Security Professional: prerequisites. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
- Before
- Minimum 5 years cumulative, paid work experience in 2 or more of the 8 CISSP domains. A 4-year degree or approved credential satisfies 1 year. Candidates without required experience can become an Associate of ISC2 by passing the exam.
- After
- Not verified
- ISC2updated
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Certified Information Systems Security Professional: salary premium high. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
- ISC2exam update
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Certified Information Systems Security Professional: exam format. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
- Before
- 100-150 multiple choice and advanced item types questions, 3 hours time limit, 700 out of 1000 points passing score
- After
- 100–150 items; 180 minutes; multiple choice and advanced items; pass 700/1000. Computerized adaptive testing (CAT).
- ISC2updated
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Certified Information Systems Security Professional: salary premium low. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
- ISC2exam update
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Certified Information Systems Security Professional: exam delivery. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
- Before
- In-person by Pearson VUE at ISC2 Authorized PPC and PVTC Select Pearson VUE Testing Centers
- After
- In person at authorized Pearson testing centers.
- ISC2updated
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Certified Information Systems Security Professional: cert url. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
- Before
- https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp
- After
- https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-certification-exam-outline
- ISC2updated
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Certified Information Systems Security Professional: vendor url. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
- Before
- Not verified
- After
- https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-certification-exam-outline