{"id":20145,"date":"2018-06-12T16:32:11","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T21:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=20145"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:41:59","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:41:59","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-the-cissp-and-the-cism-certifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/cybersecurity\/whats-the-difference-between-the-cissp-and-the-cism-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"What's the Difference Between the CISSP and the CISM Certifications?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Both the CISSP and CISM certifications are designed to improve the information security of businesses. Both require passing an exam, completing at least 5 years of work experience, agreeing to a code of ethics, and completing a requisite number of continuing education hours upon receiving certification. Both are also valuable certifications in the information security sector that\u00a0can advance your career in one way or another. That being said, there are some key differences to consider when deciding which certification is right for you.<\/span>
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The CISSP Certification<\/h3>
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\nCISSP, which stands for “Certified Information Security Systems Professional,” is a certification offered by (ISC)2 that indicates an individual’s ability to deal with the tactical side of information security systems in a business. This means that they’re able to implement and maintain an information security system. The domains covered by the CISSP certification<\/a> are as follows:<\/p>\n