About This Certification

The CISSP is the gold-standard information security certification for experienced practitioners. Awarded by ISC², it demonstrates mastery across eight domains of cybersecurity knowledge and the ability to design, implement, and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program. CISSP credential holders are in global demand across all industries.

Exam Overview

The CISSP CAT exam (for English speakers) contains 125–175 questions with a 4-hour time limit using adaptive testing. The linear exam (non-English) contains 250 questions over 6 hours. A minimum scaled score of 700/1000 is required. Administered at Pearson VUE centers.

Exam Domains & Weighting

Domain	Description	Weight
Security & Risk Management	Security governance, compliance, professional ethics, risk management, threat modeling, and BCP	16.0%
Asset Security	Asset classification, data handling requirements, privacy protection, and retention policies	10.0%
Security Architecture & Engineering	Security models, cryptography, secure design principles, vulnerabilities in systems, and cryptanalysis	13.0%
Communication & Network Security	OSI model, network protocols, network attacks, VPN, firewall architectures, and wireless security	13.0%
Identity & Access Management (IAM)	Authentication, authorization, MFA, identity federation, access control models, and provisioning	13.0%
Security Assessment & Testing	Audit strategies, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security control testing	12.0%
Security Operations	Incident management, digital forensics, BCP/DRP implementation, physical security, and monitoring	13.0%
Software Development Security	Secure SDLC, software vulnerabilities, code review, application testing, and DevSecOps	10.0%

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