CISSP: (ISC)² CISSP
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About the CISSP Exam
The gold standard in information security management
The (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification validates expertise in designing, implementing, and managing a best-in-class cybersecurity programme across eight domains of security knowledge.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The CISSP is designed for experienced professionals seeking advanced validation. 2+ years of hands-on experience recommended.
Prerequisites: 5 years security experience (or 4 + degree)
Typical study time: 8-12 weeks of intensive study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | CISSP |
| Title | (ISC)² CISSP |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Questions | 100–150 (CAT) |
| Pass Score | 700 / 1000 |
| Cost | $749 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Validity | 3 years (CPE required) |
| Prerequisites | 5 years security experience (or 4 + degree) |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Advanced innovative |
| Official Page | View on ISC² → |
Exam Domains & Weights
The CISSP exam covers 8 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Risk Management | 16% | 32 |
| Asset Security | 10% | 20 |
| Security Architecture and Engineering | 13% | 26 |
| Communication and Network Security | 13% | 26 |
| Identity and Access Management (IAM) | 13% | 26 |
| Security Assessment and Testing | 12% | 24 |
| Security Operations | 13% | 26 |
| Software Development Security | 10% | 20 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Security and Risk Management carries the most weight (16%) — start there. Asset Security has the least (10%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the CISSP with our 200-question practice exam covering all 8 exam domains. Every question includes detailed explanations and maps to official exam objectives.
What you get:
- ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
- ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
- ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✅ Progress tracking across domains
- ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed
ISC² Certification Path
Start with CC (Certified in Cybersecurity) for entry-level, then SSCP for technical security, then CISSP for management. CISSP concentrations (ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP) come after CISSP.
Related ISC² Certifications
If you’re studying for the CISSP, you might also be interested in these ISC² certifications:
- CC: (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity — 200 practice questions
- CCSP: (ISC)² CCSP — 200 practice questions
- CGRC: (ISC)² CGRC — 200 practice questions
- CISSP-ISSAP: (ISC)² CISSP-ISSAP — 200 practice questions
- CISSP-ISSEP: (ISC)² CISSP-ISSEP — 200 practice questions
Study Tips
- Start with the heaviest domain — focus your time where the exam focuses its questions
- Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
- Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct
- Simulate exam conditions — use the timed exam mode to practice under pressure
- Check the official page — official exam details always have the latest objectives