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CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Offered by ISC2

The gold-standard security certification covering 8 domains including risk management, cryptography, and security architecture. Required or preferred for most senior security roles.

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