HCISPP: (ISC)² HCISPP
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About the HCISPP Exam
Healthcare information security and privacy
The (ISC)² HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner certification validates expertise in implementing, managing, and assessing security and privacy controls to protect healthcare organisations — bridging HIPAA compliance, patient privacy, clinical risk management, and third-party governance.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The HCISPP is designed for professionals specialising in a focused domain. Prior certification or equivalent experience recommended.
Typical study time: 6-10 weeks of focused study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | HCISPP |
| Title | (ISC)² HCISPP |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Questions | 125 |
| Pass Score | 700 / 1000 |
| Cost | $599 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Validity | 3 years (CPE required) |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Advanced innovative |
Exam Domains & Weights
The HCISPP exam covers 7 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Industry | 12% | 24 |
| Information Governance in Healthcare | 5% | 10 |
| Information Technologies in Healthcare | 8% | 16 |
| Regulatory and Standards Environment | 15% | 30 |
| Privacy and Security in Healthcare | 25% | 50 |
| Risk Management and Risk Assessment | 20% | 40 |
| Third-Party Risk Management | 15% | 30 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Privacy and Security in Healthcare carries the most weight (25%) — start there. Information Governance in Healthcare has the least (5%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the HCISPP with our 200-question practice exam covering all 7 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 HCISPP, 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