CISSP — (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional

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Experience: 5 yrs in 2+ of 8 domains (degree/approved cert waives 1). Renewal: 120 CPE per 3 yrs (40/yr min); ISC2 AMF US$135/yr (covers all ISC2 certs).

Issuer: ISC2
Industry: Cybersecurity
Domain: Security & Risk Management
Level: Expert
Exam fee: $749 — verified 2026-09-24

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: 5 yrs across 2+ of the 8 domains (a degree or approved cert waives 1 yr). Pass without it and you become an Associate of ISC2 until you have the experience.

Endorsement by an ISC2 certified member within 9 months of passing; without experience you become an Associate of ISC2

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 3 years, 120 CPE credits per cycle, $135/yr maintenance fee. Renew by cpe.

One AMF of $135 covers all ISC2 certifications you hold. CPEs are submitted in the ISC2 portal.

Related certifications

AAIR ISACA Advanced in AI Risk
AAISM ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management
CCISO EC Council Certified Information Security Officer
CISM ISACA Certified Information Security Manager
CISSP Concentrations (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Concentrations
CMMC CCA CMMC Certified Assessor

Career paths that include CISSP

Security Architect — Advanced phase
GRC / Risk & Compliance — Mastery phase
Healthcare Privacy & Compliance — Mastery phase
Identity & Access Management — Mastery phase
ICS / OT Security — Mastery phase
Security Leadership / CISO — Advanced phase
Privacy & Data Protection — Mastery phase
Quantum-Safe Security (PQC) — Advanced phase

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