Information Systems Security Management Professional

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

• Leadership and organizational management (21%)
• Systems lifecycle management (15%)
• Risk management (20%)
• Security operations (18%)
• Contingency management (12%)
• Law, ethics and compliance (14%)

Where this credential fits

MyCyberPath career mappings are planning guidance, not universal employer requirements.

• CISO/Board Advisor →

Recent catalog changes

1. ISC2exam update2026-10-29

   Information Systems Security Management Professional

   Information Systems Security Management Professional: exam format. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   125 questions, 3 hours, multiple choice and advanced item types, 700 out of 1000 points passing score

   After

   125 items; 180 minutes; multiple choice and advanced items; pass 700/1000.

   Review source
2. ISC2updated2026-10-29

   Information Systems Security Management Professional

   Information Systems Security Management Professional: abbreviation. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   CISSP-ISSMP

   After

   ISSMP

   Review source
3. ISC2domain change2026-10-29

   Information Systems Security Management Professional

   Information Systems Security Management Professional: skills gained. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   ** Information security program vision and mission definition · Organizational governance alignment · Information security strategy implementation · Security policy framework management · Contractual security requirements management · Security awareness and training program management · Security metrics definition and reporting · Security budget preparation and management · Security program management · Product development and project management principles application · Systems lifecycle security integration · Vulnerability management program definition · Change control security management · Risk management program development · Supply chain security risk management · Risk assessments · Risk controls management · Security operations center establishment · Threat intelligence program establishment · Incident management program establishment · Contingency plan development · Recovery strategies development · Contingency plan maintenance · Disaster response and recovery process management · Laws and regulations impact identification · Professional ethics adherence · Compliance validation · Auditor and regulator coordination · Compliance exceptions documentation

   After

   Leadership and organizational management (21%) · Systems lifecycle management (15%) · Risk management (20%) · Security operations (18%) · Contingency management (12%) · Law, ethics and compliance (14%)

   Review source
4. ISC2updated2026-10-29

   Information Systems Security Management Professional

   Information Systems Security Management 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

5. ISC2updated2026-10-29

   Information Systems Security Management Professional

   Information Systems Security Management 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/issmp

   After

   https://www.isc2.org/certifications/issmp/issmp-certification-exam-outline

   Review source
6. ISC2exam update2026-10-29

   Information Systems Security Management Professional

   Information Systems Security Management 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
7. ISC2updated2026-10-29

   Information Systems Security Management Professional

   Information Systems Security Management 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

8. ISC2price change2026-10-29

   Information Systems Security Management Professional

   Information Systems Security Management Professional: exam cost usd. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   599

   After

   Not verified

9. ISC2updated2026-10-29

   Information Systems Security Management Professional

   Information Systems Security Management 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/issmp/issmp-certification-exam-outline

   Review source
10. ISC2updated2026-10-29

    Information Systems Security Management Professional

    Information Systems Security Management Professional: salary premium high. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

    What changed

    Before

    15

    After

    Not verified

    Review source

Sources and verification

• https://www.isc2.org/certifications/issmp/issmp-certification-exam-outline