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Information Systems Security Engineering Professional

ISSEP · 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.

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Exam cost: Not verified
Questions · time · passing score: 125 questions · 180 minutes · Pass: 700/1000
Prerequisites: Active CISSP plus 2 years relevant experience, or 7 years relevant experience in at least two domains; eligible degree or credential may waive one year on the latter route.
Estimated salary premium: Not established by comparable evidence
Renewal requirements: Not verified in this audit; confirm with issuer.
Difficulty: Not rated

Domains covered

Systems security engineering foundations (24%)
Risk management (20%)
Security planning and engineering (22%)
Implementation, verification and validation (20%)
Secure operations, change management and disposal (14%)

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Recent catalog changes

ISC2domain change2026-10-29
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional: skills gained. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
Before
** Execute system security engineering processes · Technical procurement and management · Security risk management and operations · Security planning and engineering · Security design and systems requirement setting · Security solutions · operations and management · Incorporating security into projects · Incorporating security into applications · Incorporating security into business processes · Incorporating security into information systems
After
Systems security engineering foundations (24%) · Risk management (20%) · Security planning and engineering (22%) · Implementation, verification and validation (20%) · Secure operations, change management and disposal (14%)
Review source
ISC2updated2026-10-29
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional: abbreviation. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
Before
CISSP-ISSEP
After
ISSEP
Review source
ISC2updated2026-10-29
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional: renewal cost. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
Before
$135.00 annually
After
Not verified
ISC2updated2026-10-29
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional: prerequisites. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
Before
| Must be a CISSP in good standing and have two years’ cumulative, full-time experience in one or more of the five domains of the current ISSEP outline. OR a minimum of seven years’ cumulative, full-time experience in two or more of the domains of the current ISSEP Exam Outline. A post-secondary degree in computer science, IT or related fields or an additional credential from the ISC2 approved list may satisfy one year of the required experience (only one year can be waived). Part-time work and internships may also count towards the experience requirement. | | Renewal Period | Every 3 years | | Renewal Fee | $135.00 annually | | CPE Requirements | 20 Group A CPEs within the 120 CPEs required for CISSP every three years | | Study Hours | 40-120 hours | |
After
Active CISSP plus 2 years relevant experience, or 7 years relevant experience in at least two domains; eligible degree or credential may waive one year on the latter route.
Review source
ISC2updated2026-10-29
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional: renewal period years. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
Before
3
After
Not verified
ISC2updated2026-10-29
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional: salary premium high. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
Before
25
After
Not verified
Review source
ISC2updated2026-10-29
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional: salary premium low. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
Before
25
After
Not verified
Review source
ISC2exam update2026-10-29
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional: exam delivery. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.
What changed
Before
In-person at Pearson VUE Testing Centers
After
In person at authorized Pearson testing centers.
Review source
ISC2updated2026-10-29
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering 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/issep/issep-certification-exam-outline
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ISC2updated2026-10-29
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering 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/issep
After
https://www.isc2.org/certifications/issep/issep-certification-exam-outline
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https://www.isc2.org/certifications/issep/issep-certification-exam-outline