CISSP vs CCSP
The published facts of both certifications side by side. Which one fits depends on your role, experience and goals; the Plan Advisor and Role readiness weigh them against your own profile.
| CISSP ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional |
CCSP ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | ISC2 | ISC2 |
| Level | Expert | Intermediate |
| Domain | Security & Risk Management | Security Architecture & Engineering |
| Exam fee | $749 | $599 |
| Experience required | 5 years | 5 years |
| Prerequisite certifications | None | None |
| Exam | CAT, 100-150 questions, 3 hours | CAT (since Oct 2025), 100-150 questions, 3 hours |
| Passing score | 700/1000 | 700/1000 |
| Renewal | Every 3 years · 120 CPE per cycle | Every 3 years · 90 CPE per cycle |
| Annual fee | $135 | $135 |
| Career tracks that use it | 5 | 2 |
Official relation
- Holding this credential satisfies one year of the five years of cumulative paid experience required for CISSP (maximum one year waived in total). Source: ISC2
- An active CISSP may be substituted for the entire CCSP experience requirement. Source: ISC2
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