CISSP

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 Preparation
The CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professionals) Exam Preparation Boot Camp is designed to fully prepare you to become a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

Examination
To sit for the CISSP examination, a candidate must:

• Submit the examination
• 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 see below to learn about the Associate CISSP.
• 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.
• Successfully answer four questions regarding criminal history and related background.

Certification
To be issued a certificate, a candidate must:

• Pass the CISSP exam with a scaled score of 700 points or greater.
• Submit a properly completed and executed Endorsement Form.
• 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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