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ISC CISSP Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	ISC2
Exam Name:	Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Exam Number:	CISSP
Exam Price:	USD $749
Available Languages:	Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese, English
Passing Score:	700 out of 1000
Real Exam Qty:	100-150
Related Certifications:	ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years
Exam Duration:	180 minutes
Exam Format:	Advanced Innovative Questions, Multiple Choice, Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT)
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Pearson VUE testing centers with Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT)
Pre Condition:	Minimum 5 years cumulative paid work experience in two or more CISSP domains. A relevant four-year degree or approved credential may substitute for one year of experience.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-certification-exam-outline

ISC CISSP Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Communication and Network Security	13%	- Implement secure design principles in networks 1. Network architecture 2. Segmentation - Secure network components 1. Firewalls 2. Routers and switches - Implement secure communication channels 1. Secure protocols 2. VPN
Topic 2: Asset Security	10%	- Manage data lifecycle 1. Data sharing 2. Data storage - Identify and classify information and assets 1. Data classification 2. Asset ownership - Provision resources securely 1. Media handling 2. Asset lifecycle management - Establish information handling requirements 1. Secure disposal 2. Data retention
Topic 3: Security and Risk Management	15%	- Understand legal and regulatory issues 1. Cyber crimes and data breaches 2. Licensing and intellectual property - Identify and analyze threats and vulnerabilities 1. Risk analysis methodologies 2. Threat modeling - Apply risk management concepts 1. Risk monitoring 2. Risk assessment 3. Risk treatment - Apply supply chain risk management concepts 1. Third-party governance 2. Vendor assessments - Develop and manage security policies 1. Policy lifecycle 2. Standards and guidelines - Evaluate and apply security governance principles 1. Security policies and procedures 2. Roles and responsibilities 3. Organizational processes - Establish and manage security awareness training 1. Awareness programs 2. Training effectiveness - Determine compliance requirements 1. Legal and regulatory requirements 2. Privacy requirements - Understand and apply security concepts 1. Security governance principles 2. Confidentiality, integrity and availability 3. Due care and due diligence - Understand requirements for investigation types 1. Administrative investigations 2. Criminal investigations - Understand and apply threat modeling concepts 1. Attack surfaces 2. Threat actors
Topic 4: Security Architecture and Engineering	13%	- Assess vulnerabilities of architectures 1. Embedded systems 2. Cloud-based systems - Apply cryptography 1. Encryption methods 2. PKI - Research and implement security models 1. Trusted computing base 2. Security frameworks - Understand security capabilities of systems 1. Hardware security 2. Virtualization - Select controls based on security requirements 1. Detective controls 2. Preventive controls
Topic 5: Security Operations	13%	- Operate and maintain preventive measures 1. Patch management 2. Backup operations - Implement incident management 1. Incident response 2. Recovery procedures - Conduct logging and monitoring activities 1. SIEM 2. Continuous monitoring - Understand and support investigations 1. Digital forensics 2. Evidence handling - Implement disaster recovery processes 1. Business continuity 2. Recovery testing
Topic 6: Software Development Security	11%	- Assess software security effectiveness 1. Security metrics 2. Application testing - Understand software development lifecycle security 1. Secure SDLC 2. DevSecOps - Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities 1. Static and dynamic testing 2. Code review
Topic 7: Identity and Access Management	13%	- Integrate identity as a service 1. SSO 2. Cloud identity - Manage identification and authentication 1. MFA 2. Federated identity - Control physical and logical access 1. Identity lifecycle 2. Access provisioning
Topic 8: Security Assessment and Testing	12%	- Design and validate assessment strategies 1. Audit strategies 2. Security testing - Conduct security control testing 1. Penetration testing 2. Vulnerability assessments - Collect and analyze test outputs 1. Reporting 2. Log reviews

ISC CISSP Exam: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam?

The ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam is the official ISC2 test registered under exam code CISSP. Passing it earns you the ISC Certification certification, a credential at the Expert level. It is also linked to the related certifications: ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC). ISC2 exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.

How many questions are on the CISSP exam, and how long does it last?

The ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam includes 100-150 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.

What is the passing score for the CISSP exam, and what does it cost?

To pass the ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam you need 700 out of 1000, and the official registration fee is USD $749. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full USD $749 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.

Are there any prerequisites for taking the CISSP exam?

Minimum 5 years cumulative paid work experience in two or more CISSP domains. A relevant four-year degree or approved credential may substitute for one year of experience.

Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.

Can I try the CISSP practice questions before I buy?

Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.

What happens if I fail the CISSP exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, ActualCollection backs you with a 100% money-back guarantee. The claim must match the exam your product covers: attempts taken within 3 days of purchase are not eligible (that is too little preparation time), and neither are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, or expired orders. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Prefer not to refund? You can swap instead and receive two other exam products of equal value for free while keeping the update service on your original purchase.

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What topics are covered in the CISSP exam?

The official ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) syllabus is organized into 8 domains. Key areas include Security Operations (13%), Asset Security (10%), and Communication and Network Security (13%). 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 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Sample Questions:

Question #1

What would be the BEST action to take in a situation where collected evidence was left unattended overnight in an unlocked vehicle?

A. Re-inventory the evidence and provide it to the evidence custodian.
B. Report the matter to the local police authorities.
C. Immediately report the matter to the case supervisor.
D. Move evidence to a climate-controlled environment.

Reveal Solution Discussion 0

Correct Answer: C 🗳️