ISC CISSP Exam : Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Exam Code: CISSP
Exam Name: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Updated: Sep 20, 2026
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ISC CISSP Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	ISC2
Exam Name:	Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Exam Number:	CISSP
Exam Price:	USD $749
Available Languages:	Chinese, German, Japanese, Spanish, English
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice, Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), Advanced Innovative Questions
Exam Duration:	180 minutes
Passing Score:	700 out of 1000
Related Certifications:	ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Real Exam Qty:	100-150
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Pearson VUE testing centers with Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT)
Pre Condition:	Minimum 5 years cumulative paid work experience in two or more CISSP domains. A relevant four-year degree or approved credential may substitute for one year of experience.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-certification-exam-outline

ISC CISSP Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Identity and Access Management	13%	- Control physical and logical access 1. Access provisioning 2. Identity lifecycle - Manage identification and authentication 1. MFA 2. Federated identity - Integrate identity as a service 1. SSO 2. Cloud identity
Topic 2: Asset Security	10%	- Establish information handling requirements 1. Data retention 2. Secure disposal - Identify and classify information and assets 1. Data classification 2. Asset ownership - Manage data lifecycle 1. Data sharing 2. Data storage - Provision resources securely 1. Asset lifecycle management 2. Media handling
Topic 3: Software Development Security	11%	- Assess software security effectiveness 1. Application testing 2. Security metrics - Understand software development lifecycle security 1. DevSecOps 2. Secure SDLC - Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities 1. Static and dynamic testing 2. Code review
Topic 4: Security and Risk Management	15%	- Understand requirements for investigation types 1. Criminal investigations 2. Administrative investigations - Apply risk management concepts 1. Risk monitoring 2. Risk treatment 3. Risk assessment - Apply supply chain risk management concepts 1. Third-party governance 2. Vendor assessments - Determine compliance requirements 1. Privacy requirements 2. Legal and regulatory requirements - Understand and apply security concepts 1. Security governance principles 2. Due care and due diligence 3. Confidentiality, integrity and availability - Identify and analyze threats and vulnerabilities 1. Threat modeling 2. Risk analysis methodologies - Evaluate and apply security governance principles 1. Security policies and procedures 2. Organizational processes 3. Roles and responsibilities - Understand legal and regulatory issues 1. Licensing and intellectual property 2. Cyber crimes and data breaches - Develop and manage security policies 1. Policy lifecycle 2. Standards and guidelines - Establish and manage security awareness training 1. Awareness programs 2. Training effectiveness - Understand and apply threat modeling concepts 1. Attack surfaces 2. Threat actors
Topic 5: Security Assessment and Testing	12%	- Collect and analyze test outputs 1. Reporting 2. Log reviews - Design and validate assessment strategies 1. Audit strategies 2. Security testing - Conduct security control testing 1. Vulnerability assessments 2. Penetration testing
Topic 6: Security Operations	13%	- Understand and support investigations 1. Digital forensics 2. Evidence handling - Operate and maintain preventive measures 1. Backup operations 2. Patch management - Conduct logging and monitoring activities 1. SIEM 2. Continuous monitoring - Implement incident management 1. Recovery procedures 2. Incident response - Implement disaster recovery processes 1. Business continuity 2. Recovery testing
Topic 7: Communication and Network Security	13%	- Implement secure design principles in networks 1. Network architecture 2. Segmentation - Implement secure communication channels 1. Secure protocols 2. VPN - Secure network components 1. Firewalls 2. Routers and switches
Topic 8: Security Architecture and Engineering	13%	- Understand security capabilities of systems 1. Virtualization 2. Hardware security - Select controls based on security requirements 1. Detective controls 2. Preventive controls - Research and implement security models 1. Trusted computing base 2. Security frameworks - Apply cryptography 1. PKI 2. Encryption methods - Assess vulnerabilities of architectures 1. Cloud-based systems 2. Embedded systems

ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Exam FAQ — Targeted Answers

How much is the CISSP exam fee, and what score do I need to pass?

USD $749 per attempt, 700 out of 1000 to pass. Retakes cost the full fee, so review targeted — mark your weak spots in the 1811 practice questions for the CISSP exam at VerifiedDumps.

What topics are tested in the CISSP exam?

The ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) blueprint spans 8 domains — including Communication and Network Security (13%), Security Architecture and Engineering (13%), Security Assessment and Testing (12%). The complete outline above lists every subtopic; our material includes the latest exam content for each.

Are there prerequisites for the CISSP exam?

Minimum 5 years cumulative paid work experience in two or more CISSP domains. A relevant four-year degree or approved credential may substitute for one year of experience. Eligibility rules change over time, so verify the current requirements on the official page (official CISSP exam page) before registering.

What is the CISSP exam, and why is it my shining point?

The ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is ISC's certification exam for ISC Certification, at the Expert level. The certificate is your shining point — an important element in how employers evaluate you. Related credentials include ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).

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Yes — download the free ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) demo and check the accuracy and clearness yourself. Purchases include 365 days of free updates by email; renew afterward at 50% off.

What if I fail, and when do I receive my files?

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How long is the CISSP exam, and how many questions does it include?

180 minutes for 100-150 questions. Build pacing in the VerifiedDumps SOFT or APP test engine — simulation makes the real clock familiar.

ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Sample Questions:

Question #1

A security professional has just completed their organization's Business Impact Analysis (BIA).
Following Business Continuity Plan/Disaster Recovery Plan (BCP/DRP) best practices, what would be the professional's NEXT step?

A. Prepare a plan to test the organization's ability to recover its operations.
B. Select members for the organization's recovery teams.
C. Present the findings to management for funding.
D. Identify and select recovery strategies.

Reveal Solution Discussion 0

Correct Answer: D 🗳️