Short on time before your ISSAP exam date? The ISC Information Systems Security Architecture Professional question set from ActualCollection packs 240 practice questions into a format you can work through whenever a spare hour shows up. In 2026, plenty of busy professionals fit their prep into lunch breaks and commutes, and this material is built for exactly that.
ISC ISSAP Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | (ISC)² |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) Concentration Exam |
| Exam Number: | ISSAP |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 125 multiple-choice questions |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 (scaled score) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | CISSP |
| Exam Price: | USD 599 (may vary by region and tax) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Recommended Training: | ISC2 Official Training (ISSAP) |
| Exam Registration: | ISC2 Official Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered at authorized testing centers or online proctored (availability may vary by region) |
| Pre Condition: | CISSP certification is typically required plus relevant professional experience in information security architecture domains. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.isc2.org/certifications/issap |
ISC ISSAP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Security Governance, Risk and Compliance Architecture | - Security governance alignment
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| Topic 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architecture | - Identity lifecycle and access control design
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| Topic 3: Infrastructure Security Architecture | - Network and platform security design
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| Topic 4: Security Architecture Design | - Enterprise security architecture
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| Topic 5: Security Architecture Foundations | - Security architecture principles and concepts
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| Topic 6: Application Security Architecture | - Secure application design principles
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Answers Every ISSAP Candidate Should Read First
The ISC Information Systems Security Architecture Professional exam is the official (ISC)² test registered under exam code ISSAP. Passing it earns you the Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) certification, a credential at the Expert level. It is also linked to the related certification: CISSP. (ISC)² exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The ISC Information Systems Security Architecture Professional exam includes Approximately 125 multiple-choice questions questions to be completed within 180 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the ISC Information Systems Security Architecture Professional exam you need 700/1000 (scaled score), and the official registration fee is USD 599 (may vary by region and tax). A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full USD 599 (may vary by region and tax) again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
CISSP certification is typically required plus relevant professional experience in information security architecture domains.
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the ISC Information Systems Security Architecture Professional exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Computer-based exam delivered at authorized testing centers or online proctored (availability may vary by region).
(ISC)² points candidates toward the following training options for ISC Information Systems Security Architecture Professional.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 240 practice questions in the ActualCollection ISSAP package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
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The official ISC Information Systems Security Architecture Professional syllabus is organized into 6 domains. Key areas include Application Security Architecture, Security Governance, Risk and Compliance Architecture, and Security Architecture Design. The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
ISC Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Sample Questions:
Which of the following encryption methods does the SSL protocol use in order to provide communication
privacy, authentication, and message integrity? Each correct answer represents a part of the solution.
Choose two.
- A. IPsec
- B. Public key
- C. Symmetric
- D. MS-CHAP
Correct Answer: B,C 🗳️
You are the Network Administrator for a bank. In addition to the usual security issues, you are concerned that your customers could be the victim of phishing attacks that use fake bank Web sites. Which of the following would protect against this?
- A. Two factor authentication
- B. Mutual authentication
- C. Three factor authentication
- D. MAC
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
You want to implement a network topology that provides the best balance for regional topologies in terms of the number of virtual circuits, redundancy, and performance while establishing a WAN network. Which of the following network topologies will you use to accomplish the task?
- A. Star topology
- B. Bus topology
- C. Fully meshed topology
- D. Partially meshed topology
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Which of the following encryption modes has the property to allow many error correcting codes to function normally even when applied before encryption?
- A. PCBC mode
- B. CBC mode
- C. OFB mode
- D. CFB mode
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
You have been assigned the task of selecting a hash algorithm. The algorithm will be specifically used to ensure the integrity of certain sensitive files. It must use a 128 bit hash value. Which of the following should you use?
- A. SHA
- B. DES
- C. AES
- D. MD5
Correct Answer: D 🗳️






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