CISSP® - Certified Information Systems Security Professional For the Next Generation of Information Security Leaders The vendor-neutral CISSP certification is the ideal credential for those with proven deep technical and managerial competence, skills, experience, and credibility to design, engineer, implement, and manage their overall information security program to protect organizations from growing sophisticated attacks. Backed by (ISC)², the globally recognized, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the information security field, the CISSP was the first credential in the field of information security to meet the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17024. Not only is the CISSP an objective measure of excellence, but also a globally recognized standard of achievement. Who should obtain the CISSP certification? The CISSP is ideal for those working in positions such as, but not limited to: Security Consultant Security Manager IT Director/Manager Security Auditor Security Architect Security Analyst Security Systems Engineer Chief Information Security Officer Director of Security Network Architect Globally Recognized Standard in Information Security The CISSP draws from a comprehensive, up-to-date, global common body of knowledge that ensures security leaders have a deep knowledge and understanding of new threats, technologies, regulations, standards, and practices. The CISSP exam tests one's competence in the 8 domains of the CISSP CBK, which cover: Security and Risk Management Asset Security Security Engineering Communications and Network Security Identity and Access Management Security Assessment and Testing Security Operations Software Development Security CISSP Exam Information Length of exam 6 hours Number of questions 250 Question format Multiple choice and advanced innovative questions Passing grade 700 out of 1000 points Exam availability English, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Visually impaired Testing center Pearson Vue Testing Center Study tools Official (ISC)² Guide to the CISSP CBK Textbook Official (ISC)² CISSP Study Guide CISSP for Dummies CISSP Practice Tests Official Study App Exam Outline Official (ISC)² Training Interactive Flashcards For more information on the CISSP credential, download the CISSP Brochure . All (ISC)² certifications, except CCFP, are accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to be in compliance with the International Organization for Standardization and International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17024 Standards. Why is accreditation important when choosing a certification program? Visit the Institute for Credentialing Excellence website.