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CISSP Practice Tests

Master cybersecurity with our comprehensive CISSP practice tests. Get exam-ready with realistic questions covering all 8 security domains and AI-powered feedback.

Duration

3 hours

Questions

100-150 questions (adaptive)

Cost

$749 USD

Certification Overview

Everything you need to know about this certification exam

📋 Exam Details

Duration:

3 hours

Questions:

100-150 questions (adaptive)

Format:

Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)

Passing Score:

700/1000

Cost:

$749 USD

Validity:

3 years (120 CPE credits required)

Languages:

English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, German, Spanish

✅ Prerequisites
  • 5 years of cumulative, paid, full-time work experience in 2+ of the 8 CISSP domains

  • OR 4 years experience + college degree or approved credential

  • Must be endorsed by an (ISC)² certified professional

  • Must agree to (ISC)² Code of Ethics

  • Background check required

Exam Domains & Weightings

Breakdown of exam topics and their relative importance

Domain 1: Security and Risk Management
15% of exam

  • Governance and compliance

  • Risk management concepts

  • Security policies and procedures

  • Business continuity planning

Domain 2: Asset Security
10% of exam

  • Information and asset classification

  • Data handling requirements

  • Data retention policies

  • Asset security controls

Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
13% of exam

  • Secure design principles

  • Security models and architectures

  • Security capabilities of systems

  • Vulnerabilities in systems

Domain 4: Communication and Network Security
13% of exam

  • Network protocols and services

  • Network attacks and countermeasures

  • Secure network components

  • Network access control

Domain 5: Identity and Access Management
13% of exam

  • Identity and access provisioning

  • Authentication and authorization

  • Identity as a service

  • Third-party identity services

Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing
12% of exam

  • Security assessment strategies

  • Security testing techniques

  • Vulnerability assessments

  • Penetration testing

Domain 7: Security Operations
13% of exam

  • Security operations concepts

  • Incident response

  • Logging and monitoring

  • Recovery strategies

Domain 8: Software Development Security
11% of exam

  • Secure software development

  • Application security controls

  • Software security testing

  • Secure coding practices

Study Tips for Success

Proven strategies to help you pass on your first attempt

📚 Preparation Strategy
  • Study all 8 domains thoroughly

  • Focus on management and risk concepts

  • Understand security from a managerial perspective

  • Practice with scenario-based questions

  • Join CISSP study groups

  • Use multiple study resources

  • Take practice exams regularly

🎯 Exam Day Tips
  • Think like a security manager, not a technician

  • Choose the "best" answer, not just a correct one

  • Consider business impact in your answers

  • Eliminate obviously wrong answers first

  • Don't overthink questions

  • Manage your time effectively

  • Stay calm and confident

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