Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

The CISSP is the world's premier cybersecurity certification, awarded by ISC2. It validates deep technical and managerial knowledge across 8 security domains, making it the gold standard for security professionals. CISSP holders typically hold senior security leadership roles.

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What is the CISSP Course?

Who Should Take This Course?

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Security Managers and Directors
IT Auditors and Risk Managers
Security Architects and Engineers
Network Architects designing secure systems
Security Consultants advising enterprises
IT Directors and Managers with security responsibility

What You Will Learn in the CISSP Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

Foundational security concepts, governance, compliance, and professional ethics.

CIA triad and security principles
Risk management frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
Legal and regulatory requirements
Security governance and policies

Domain 2: Asset Security

Data classification and ownership
Privacy protection
Data lifecycle management
Retention and destruction standards

Domain 3: Security Architecture & Engineering

Security models and frameworks
Cryptography principles and PKI
Secure hardware and systems
Vulnerability and threat modeling

Domain 4: Communication & Network Security

Network architecture and protocols
Secure network components
Wireless network security
Third-party connectivity

Domains 5-6: Identity & Access Management / Security Assessment

IAM frameworks and MFA
Access provisioning lifecycle
Security assessments and audits
Penetration testing concepts

Domains 7-8: Security Operations & Software Development Security

Incident response and BCP/DR
Investigations and forensics
SDLC security integration
Secure coding principles

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

5 years of cumulative paid work experience in 2+ of the 8 CISSP domains
1 year waived with 4-year degree or approved credential
Endorsement by an ISC2 member within 9 months of passing
Commitment to the ISC2 Code of Ethics

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the CISSP certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Exam Code	CISSP
Exam Type	Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) — English; Linear Fixed Form — other languages
Total Questions	125–175 (CAT) / 250 (Linear)
Passing Score	700 (out of 1000)
Exam Duration	240 minutes (CAT) / 360 minutes (Linear)
Language	English, Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
Exam Provider	Pearson VUE (in-person or online proctored)
Exam Focus	Information security across 8 CISSP domains
Exam Registration	Pearson VUE via ISC2.org
Retake Policy	30-day wait after 1st/2nd fail; 90-day wait after 3rd; max 3 attempts per year
Certification Validity	3 years (120 CPE credits required for renewal)