experience_req
5 yrs paid work in 2+ domains (1-yr waiver w/ degree)
exam_format
CAT, 100–150 questions
exam_length
3 hours
exam_fee
$749
renewal
Every 3 yrs · 120 CPEs + $135/yr AMF
Issuers change fees and exam details, so confirm current requirements with ISC2.
Who it's for
Experienced practitioners moving into security leadership, architecture or governance roles. It is often listed as a requirement for senior positions and for government and defense work.
Security ArchitectSecurity ManagerCISOSecurity Consultant
The eight exam domains
- 01Security and Risk Management
- 02Asset Security
- 03Security Architecture and Engineering
- 04Communication and Network Security
- 05Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- 06Security Assessment and Testing
- 07Security Operations
- 08Software Development Security
Where it sits in the cert path
- Security+Entry
- CySA+Intermediate
- CISSPAdvanced
Ways to prepare
Exam prep courses, plus programs whose curriculum is aligned to the CISSP objectives.
Maryville University · degree · CISSP-alignedSPONSORED
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Maryville University’s online cybersecurity master’s program can help prepare you for the changing role of cybersecurity professionals by equipping you with the hard and soft skills that employers desire.
- 100% online, with no campus visits required
- Graduate in as few as 12 months
- Business/Leadership or Technical focus area, with certification prep built into courses