CISSP-ISSEP Certified Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Prove you know how to incorporate security into all facets of business operations by getting the CISSP-ISSEP certification
(ISC)² offers a number of additional certifications known as CISSP concentrations that build on the CISSP Certification. These are optional certifications for CISSPs who wish to improve their subject matter mastery. The CISSP Concentrations recognize your evolving expertise in information security architecture, engineering or management.
The CISSP-ISSMP security certification recognizes your keen ability to practically apply systems engineering principles and processes to develop secure systems. You have the knowledge and skills to incorporate security into projects, applications, business processes and all information systems.
About the exam
An ISSEP analyzes organizational needs, defines security requirements, designs security architectures, develops secure designs, implements system security, and supports system security assessment and authorization for government and industry.
The exam is an MCQ with 150 questions based on the following 5 areas of skills:
- Security Engineering Principles (22%)
- Risk Management (24%)
- Security Planning, Design, and Implementation (22%)
- Secure Operations, Maintenance, and Disposal (21%)
- Systems Engineering Technical Management (11%)
Candidates have 3 hours to take this exam in a Pearson Vue testing center.
(ISC)² recommends that candidates review their exam policies and procedures prior to registering for the examination.
Prerequisites
Candidates must be a CISSP in good standing and have 2 years cumulative paid full-time work experience in 1 or more of the 5 domains of the CISSP-ISSEP CBK.
Recommended Training
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Recertification
Once you have passed your CISSP-ISSEP exam and are certified, you need to recertify every three years, by:
- Earning 20 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits each year. (You may apply these 20 credits toward your CISSP CPE requirement as long as these credits are specific to security management.)
- Paying an Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF), in addition to the fee required for the CISSP.
