Duration
Questions
Cost
Everything you need to know about this certification exam
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
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
Breakdown of exam topics and their relative importance
Governance and compliance
Risk management concepts
Security policies and procedures
Business continuity planning
Information and asset classification
Data handling requirements
Data retention policies
Asset security controls
Secure design principles
Security models and architectures
Security capabilities of systems
Vulnerabilities in systems
Network protocols and services
Network attacks and countermeasures
Secure network components
Network access control
Identity and access provisioning
Authentication and authorization
Identity as a service
Third-party identity services
Security assessment strategies
Security testing techniques
Vulnerability assessments
Penetration testing
Security operations concepts
Incident response
Logging and monitoring
Recovery strategies
Secure software development
Application security controls
Software security testing
Secure coding practices
Proven strategies to help you pass on your first attempt
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
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