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Number of Questions: 125 - 175
Test Duration: 4 Hours
Test Format: Multiple Choice
Test Delivery: (ISC)² Authorized PPC and PVTC Select Pearson VUE Testing Centers
Passing Score: 70%As per the latest 2021 CBK Guidelines, the exam is focused on the following domains along with the mentioned weightage:
Security and Risk Management- 15%
Asset Security- 10%
Security Architecture and Engineering- 13%
Communications and Network Security- 13%
Identity and Access Management (IAM)- 13%
Security Assessment and Testing- 12%
Security Operations- 13%
Software Development Security- 11%
Filling out and submitting the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) application form online is a straightforward process.
Go to the official (ISC)² website.
Create an account by providing necessary personal information like your name, email address, and creating a password.
Once logged in, navigate to the certification section and select the CISSP application.
Fill in your personal details, including contact information.
Detail your professional experience, ensuring it aligns with the CISSP domains. Be specific about your roles, responsibilities, and duration of employment.
Enter your educational qualifications and any other certifications you hold.
You will need to pay the examination fee as part of the application process. This can usually be done using a credit card or other online payment methods.
Once your application and payment are processed, you’ll be able to schedule your exam. (ISC)² uses Pearson VUE testing centers, and you can choose a location and time that’s convenient for you.
After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation email from (ISC)².
The (ISC)² team will review your application. If additional information is needed, they will contact you.
Remember, after passing the exam, you will need to complete the endorsement process within six months.
It will take 4-8 weeks for your CISSP certificate to arrive after you pass the exam and submit the endorsement. It may be a little longer if there are any issues with your application or any validation is required. The status of the certification is always available on ISC2’s profile section.
CISSP exam governing body allows candidates to reappear for CISSP exam after 30 test-free days after their first attempt. Failing your second attempt means you’ll have 60 more test-free days to reappear for the 3rd attempt. If you fail again in the third attempt, you get 90 more test-free days to retake the CISSP exam. For the fourth attempt, a candidate has to wait for 180 test-free days. The total number of attempts during these 12 months is 4 times.
No, marking re-evaluation is not allowed if you fail the CISSP exam.
You have six months from the date of passing the CISSP exam to find an endorser. Your endorser should be an (ISC)² certified professional who is active and in good standing. (ISC)² will act as an endorser for you in case you don’t find an endorser. You need to submit the completed endorsement application through the (ISC)² website. You need to fill details about your professional experience, education, and any other certifications you may hold in the application. Once your application is approved, you will be notified and officially awarded the CISSP certification.
To unlock your CISSP certification, you must clear the following criteria first.
Experience and requirement waivers related to work experience in any two CISSP domains
Pass the CISSP examination and get endorsed
Annual certification renewal and retesting to maintain the CISSP certification
Yes, the training materials provided by Edureka are effective for preparing for the CISSP exam. Edureka is known for its comprehensive and well-structured courses, which are designed to cater to a wide range of learning styles. Here are a few pointers:
While Edureka does not provide direct job placement assistance, it offers resources such as mock interview tests, interview question modules (from beginner to advanced levels), and a resume builder tool in it’s learning management system.
The passing score for CISSP certification exam is 7000 out of 1000 points, which is 70% of the full mark. The questions will mainly be scenario bases long form questions or multiple choice questions.
It will take up to 6 or 8 weeks to get the result of your CISSP certification exam. Depending on the outcome, you may have to retake the exam or start preparing for the CISSP endorsement process.
The CISSP certification is valid for only three years before its renewal is due. To renew the CISSP certificate, holders have to renew their certification either by retaking the certification exam or by submitting 120 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credits, which is 40 CPE credits per year.
To retake the CISSP re-examination, you have to buy a CISSP Exam Peace of Mind voucher to retake the examination after 30 days of your first exam attempt.. CISSP allows multiple exam retakes within a year, allowing up to a maximum of four attempts within one year of your first exam. Once you obtain the passing scoe, you won’t be able to retake the exam.
The first CISSP exam reattempt: After 30 days of test-free days.
Second CISSP exam reattempt: After 60 test-free days
Third CISSP exam reattempt: After 90 test-free days.
Fourth CISSP exam reattempt: After 180 test-free days.
If you do not pass the CISSP exam on your fourth attempt, the reattempt dates will reset and it will be the same as before.