> CISSP CERTIFICATION
About
As the first credential accredited by ANSI to ISO Standard 17024:2003 in
the field of information security, the Certified Information Systems
Security Professional (CISSP®) certification provides information
security professionals with not only an objective measure of competence
but a globally recognized standard of achievement. The CISSP credential
demonstrates competence in the 10 domains of the (ISC)² CISSP® CBK®.
Why Certify?
Technological solutions alone cannot protect an organization's critical
information assets. Employers demanding qualified information security
staff give their organizations a leading edge by providing the highest
standard of security for their customers', employees', stakeholders' and
organizational information assets. (ISC)², the only not-for-profit body
charged with maintaining, administering and certifying information
security professionals via the compendium of industry best practices,
the (ISC)² CBK®, is the premier resource for information security
professionals worldwide.
How to Certify?
To become a CISSP®, a candidate must successfully
complete two separate processes: Examination and Certification. The
eligibility requirements to sit for the CISSP examination are completely
separate from the eligibility requirements necessary to be certified.
Examination
To sit for the CISSP examination, a candidate must:
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Submit the examination
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Assert that he or she possesses a minimum of four
years of professional experience in the information security field or
three years plus a college degree. Additionally, a Master's Degree in
Information Security from a National Center of Excellence can substitute
for one year toward the four-year requirement.
If you don't have this experience
click here to learn about the Associate CISSP.
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Complete the Candidate Agreement, attesting to the
truth of his or her assertions regarding professional experience and
legally commit to adhere to the CISSP Code of Ethics.
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Successfully answer four questions regarding criminal
history and related background.
Certification
To be issued a certificate, a candidate must:
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Pass the CISSP exam with a scaled score of 700
points or greater.
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Submit a properly completed and executed Endorsement
Form.
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Successfully pass an audit of their assertions regarding
professional experience, if the candidate is selected for audit.
Endorsement
Once a candidate has been notified they have successfully passed the CISSP
examination, he or she will be required to have his or her application
endorsed by a CISSP before the credential can be awarded. If a CISSP is not
available, another qualified professional with knowledge of information
systems or an officer of the candidate's corporation can validate the
candidate's professional experience.
The endorser attests that the candidate's assertions regarding professional
experience are true to the best of their knowledge, and that the candidate
is in good standing within the information security industry.
Audit
A percentage of the candidates who pass the CISSP examination and submit
endorsements will be randomly subjected to audit and required to submit a
resume for formal review and investigation.
Associate CISSP
You don't have to wait until you've spent years in the
field to demonstrate your competence in information security. Become an
Associate of (ISC)² and earn recognition from employers and peers for the
industry knowledge you've already gained.
Participation Requirements
Associate of (ISC)² status is available to those who have gained competence
in key areas of industry knowledge and information security concepts and can
pass the CISSP® or examination, but lack the years of practical work
experience required for full accreditation. Associates of (ISC)² must also
subscribe to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics and maintain their status in good
standing with (ISC)².
Candidates who do not meet the CISSP® professional experience requirements
may become Associates of (ISC)². To become an Associate of (ISC)², you will
need to complete and submit the examination form and successfully pass
either exam.
After taking the CISSP examination, you will receive an email from (ISC)²
indicating whether you have passed the exam. Upon successfully passing the
exam, you become an Associate of (ISC)². The (ISC)² Associate for CISSP
designation is valid for a period of five (5) years from the date the "pass"
email is issued; the (ISC)² Associate has a maximum of five (5) years to
obtain the required experience and submit the required endorsement form for
certification as a CISSP.
Once you have achieved the professional experience requirements for CISSP
certification, you must notify (ISC)² Services to convert your status from
Associate of (ISC)² to CISSP status.
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