Certification Profile
DifficultyExpert
Cost$749
Study Duration24 Weeks~250 total hours
Pass Rate40%
Exam Format
Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), 125–175 questions
Worth It Rating
9.4 / 10
Skills Taught
Primary Focus
security architecturerisk managementgovernance
Additional Skills
cryptographynetwork securityidentity managementcompliancecloud security
Prerequisites
- 5 years paid work experience in 2+ of the 8 CISSP domains
Career & Market Value
Salary Increase+$15,000 – $35,000
Active Job Postings demanding this cert42,000 jobs
Target Career Paths
Chief Information Security OfficerSecurity ManagerIT DirectorSecurity ArchitectSenior Security EngineerSecurity Consultant
What certifications should you take after CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)?
After obtaining this certification, consider pursuing the following to advance your credentials:
#1CISM
#2SABSA
#3CCSP