ISSEP — ISC2 Information Systems Security Engineering Professional

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CISSP concentration (systems security engineering, developed with the NSA). Requires an active CISSP + 2 yrs in the concentration's domains (ISC2 page also lists '7 years cumulative'). Renewal: 20 of the CISSP's 120 CPEs per 3-yr cycle must be in the concentration; ISC2 AMF US$135/yr (covers all ISC2 certs). Same prerequisite structure confirmed as ISSAP/ISSMP. Fee/format/renewal not shown on this landing page.

Issuer
ISC2
Industry
Cybersecurity
Domain
Security Architecture & Engineering
Level
Expert
Exam fee
$599 — July 2024 roadmap snapshot, unverified

Prerequisites & eligibility

Requires holding: CISSP.

Experience: CISSP + 2 years relevant experience, OR 7 years cumulative experience without CISSP

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.

Recognition

Standard for US federal/DoD systems security engineers; DoD 8140 recognised

Related certifications

Plan ISSEP in CertAscent → Official ISC2 page →