 Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Exam Details:Questions: 250
Time: 360 Minutes
Passing Score: 700 out of 1000
Format: Multiple Choice
Cost: $599 ($499 Early)
Other Requirements: 3 Yrs Experience & degree (4 years w/ no degree), Endorsement Form from current CISSP, Subscribe to (ISC)² Code of Ethics
Renewal: $85 annual maint. fee, 120 CPEs every 3 years. Membership to CSP Online Mag qualifies for CPEs. For more on CPE, click here. Editors' Quick ThoughtsNow you're in the big leagues heading towards upper management or even a C-level position. CISSP is the gold standard for security management certifications. This credential is widely known by both techs and non-techs. It is always near the top of Salary Surveys. Keep a close eye on business cards... if you only have space for 1 or 2 certs, this one always makes the cut. It takes a lot for that prestige - long, difficult exam & numerous requirements before and after the test - but it's worth it for the serious security professional career. From the Horse's Mouth ((ISC)² Web Site Content):As the first ANSI ISO accredited credential in the field of information security, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSPreg;) certification provides information security professionals with not only an objective measure of competence but a globally recognized standard of achievement. The CISSP credential demonstrates competence in the 10 domains of the (ISC)² CISSP® CBK®.
The CISSP credential is ideal for mid- and senior-level managers who are working toward or have already attained positions as CISOs, CSOs or Senior Security Engineers.
As a CISSP, you gain access to (ISC)² services and programs which support and enhance your growth throughout your information security career. These services and programs include: - ongoing education
- peer networking
- forums
- events
- job postings
- industry communications
- concentrations for proven subject matter expertise
- speaking and volunteer opportunities
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