CISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
ISC²
Career Potential
Average Salary
$130,000 - $200,000/year
For certified professionals in the United States
Career Paths
- Security Architect
- CISO
- Security Manager
- Security Consultant
About This Certification
CISSP certifies you as an expert in cybersecurity leadership and management. You'll master how to design security programs, manage risk, and lead security teams across 8 critical domains. The exam adapts to your skill level (computer-adaptive) with 125-175 questions over 4 hours. Ideal for security professionals with 5+ years of experience aiming for leadership roles like CISO or Security Director.
📝 Sample Questions
Here are 3 sample questions from the CISSP exam. Test your knowledge!
💡 These 3 questions are just a preview. The full test contains 125 questions with detailed explanations.
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Personalized Study Plan
Structure your preparation for success
Week-by-Week Breakdown
Foundation
10h study time
Focus:
- Understand core concepts
- Review prerequisites
- Familiarize with exam format
Foundation
10h study time
Focus:
- Understand core concepts
- Review prerequisites
- Familiarize with exam format
Foundation
10h study time
Focus:
- Understand core concepts
- Review prerequisites
- Familiarize with exam format
Domains 1-1
10h study time
Focus:
- Security and Risk Management
Domains 2-2
10h study time
Focus:
- Asset Security
Domains 3-3
10h study time
Focus:
- Security Architecture and Engineering
Domains 4-4
10h study time
Focus:
- Communication and Network Security
Domains 5-5
10h study time
Focus:
- Identity and Access Management
Domains 6-6
10h study time
Focus:
- Security Assessment and Testing
Review & Practice
10h study time
Focus:
- Full-length practice tests
- Review weak areas
- Simulate exam conditions
Review & Practice
10h study time
Focus:
- Full-length practice tests
- Review weak areas
- Simulate exam conditions
Review & Practice
10h study time
Focus:
- Full-length practice tests
- Review weak areas
- Simulate exam conditions
💡 Tips for Success
- • Study consistently – short daily sessions are more effective than long marathon sessions
- • Take practice tests regularly to identify knowledge gaps
- • Focus on understanding concepts, not just memorizing
- • Join study communities to share knowledge and stay motivated
- • Adjust the plan based on your progress and personal constraints
Prerequisites
Five years of cumulative paid work experience in two or more of the eight domains
Exam Domains & Weights
Test Language
This test is available in English only.
Expert Preparation Tips
- Think like a manager, not a technician
- Understand the "why" behind security concepts
- Study all 8 domains equally
- Practice adaptive testing format
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the CISSP certification?
CISSP certifies you as an expert in cybersecurity leadership and management. You'll master how to design security programs, manage risk, and lead security teams across 8 critical domains. The exam adapts to your skill level (computer-adaptive) with 125-175 questions over 4 hours. Ideal for security professionals with 5+ years of experience aiming for leadership roles like CISO or Security Director.
Q2.How many questions are on the CISSP exam?
The CISSP exam contains 125 questions and must be completed within 240 minutes. The passing score is 700.
Q3.What are the prerequisites for CISSP?
Five years of cumulative paid work experience in two or more of the eight domains
Q4.How much does the CISSP exam cost?
The official CISSP exam costs $749 USD. However, you can practice with our free practice test with 125 realistic questions.
Q5.What salary can I expect with CISSP certification?
Professionals with CISSP certification typically earn $130,000 - $200,000/year per year in the United States. Common job titles include: Security Architect, CISO, Security Manager, Security Consultant.
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Exam Information
- Exam Code
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Provider
- ISC²
- Level
- Professional
- Category
- Security
- Exam Price
- $749 USD
- Practice Test
- FREE