{"id":20119,"date":"2018-06-12T14:33:25","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T19:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=20119"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:41:59","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:41:59","slug":"what-is-the-cissp-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/cybersecurity\/what-is-the-cissp-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the CISSP Certification?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CISSP, which stands for Certified Information Systems Security Professional, is a certification\u00a0offered through <a title=\"(ISC)2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isc2.org\/About\">(ISC)2<\/a> (The International Information System Security Certification Consortium), an international nonprofit dedicated to\u00a0improving information security worldwide.<strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Why Become a CISSP?<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In contrast with the <a title=\"CISM certification\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/cybersecurity\/what-is-the-cism-certification\/\">CISM certification<\/a>, which is more focused on the managerial aspects of information security within a company, the CISSP is more technically-focused. It\u00a0equips you to deal with real cybersecurity risks in the workplace and, in the end, indicates that an\u00a0you\u00a0<\/span>can design, implement, and maintain an information security program in a business.<br \/>\nThe CISSP Certification is especially designed for those working in the following job fields, among others:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Security Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Security Consultant<\/li>\n<li>IT Director<\/li>\n<li>Network Architect<\/li>\n<li>Security Systems Engineer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While\u00a0there are many benefits to becoming a CISSP,\u00a0one of the top reasons to consider this certification involves upward mobility and visibility in your career. And according to ISC(2), the CISSP certification can &#8220;improve your job security, create new opportunities for you or even increase your salary.&#8221;<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How do You Become a CISSP?<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nThe path to becoming a CISSP is fairly straightforward, but it is a multi-step process. In order to be certified you must pass an exam, have the requisite work experience, and have your application endorsed.<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4    avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_promobox  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The CISSP Exam<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybervista.net\/certify\/cissp\/?utm_source=kaptest&amp;utm_medium=web\">The CISSP exam<\/a> is a multiple-choice CAT exam offered at Pearson VUE Testing Centers. It\u00a0covers eight fundamental domains of information security, listed and weighted approximately on the exam as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Domain 1: Security and Risk Management (15%)<\/li>\n<li>Domain 2: Asset Security (10%)<\/li>\n<li>Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering (13%)<\/li>\n<li>Domain 4: Communication and Network Security (14%)<\/li>\n<li>Domain 5: Identity and Access Management (13%)<\/li>\n<li>Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing (12%)<\/li>\n<li>Domain 7: Security Operations (13%)<\/li>\n<li>Domain 8: Software Development Security (10%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click here for more info <a title=\"CISSP exam\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/cybersecurity\/whats-on-the-cissp-exam\/\">about the CISSP exam<\/a> and <a title=\"CISSP test prep options\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cybervista.net\/certify\/cissp\/?utm_source=kaptest&amp;utm_medium=web\">test prep options<\/a>.<br \/>\n\t<div   class='av_promobox  avia-button-yes   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\nTo learn more about the anatomy of the\u00a0CISSP exam, download this comprehensive guide to the exam. It includes info about the exam structure, content, application process, and general reasons as to why you should consider getting this in-demand certification.<\/p>\n<\/div><div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-right ' ><a href='https:\/\/start.cybervista.net\/cissp-anatomy-guide-download?utm_source=kaptest&amp;utm_medium=web'  class='avia-button  avia-color-theme-color   avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-right '   ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Free Guide<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4    avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_promobox  el_before_av_heading  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Work Experience<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nIn order to get your CISSP certification, you must have at least 5 years of full-time work experience in at least two of the eight CISSP domains&#8211;which, you&#8217;ll recognize, are the same domains as those tested on the CISSP exam:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Domain 1: Security and Risk Management<\/li>\n<li>Domain 2: Asset Security<\/li>\n<li>Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Domain 4: Communication and Network Security<\/li>\n<li>Domain 5: Identity and Access Management<\/li>\n<li>Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing<\/li>\n<li>Domain 7: Security Operations<\/li>\n<li>Domain 8: Software Development Security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have the required work experience\u00a0<em>before<\/em> you take the CISSP exam, there&#8217;s still an option for you&#8211; anyone who takes the CISSP exam without having the work experience beforehand becomes an Associate of ISC(2). That gives you six years to complete the requisite five years of work experience.<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4    avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >(ISC)2 Code of Ethics and Endorsement<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nOnce you pass the exam, assuming you have already completed the requisite work experience, you have nine months to complete your CISSP certification. This means that you need to agree to follow <a title=\"code of ethics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isc2.org\/ethics\">ISC(2)&#8217;s code of ethics<\/a>\u00a0and have your (ISC)2 application endorsed by an (ISC)2 member who is a certified professional. This endorsement means that your work experience is considered satisfactory.<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Maintaining Your CISSP Certification<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\nAfter you&#8217;ve completed your CISSP certification and are operating as a full CISSP, you need to maintain your certification. This means re-certifying every three years, which requires three things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Following the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics<\/li>\n<li>Paying the annual $85 maintenance fee<\/li>\n<li>Earning and submitting 40 continuing professional education hours each year, for a total of 120 hours over the three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These continuing education hours can come from a variety of sources, including (ISC)2-sponsored live worldwide and online seminars.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CISSP, which stands for Certified Information Systems Security Professional, is a certification\u00a0offered through (ISC)2 (The International Information System Security Certification Consortium), an international nonprofit dedicated to\u00a0improving information security worldwide.\u00a0 &nbsp; In contrast with the CISM certification, which is more focused on the managerial aspects of information security within a company, the CISSP is more technically-focused. 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