March 28, 2023
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CISSP stands for "Certified Information Systems Security Professional". In this article, we explain to you for whom the CISSP certification is interesting, which steps are necessary to obtain it and what is asked in the exam.
CISSP certification has been offered by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 since 1994. The certification is particularly widespread and recognized in the U.S., but has been gaining in popularity and reputation worldwide for years.
In Germany, too, this certification is regarded by employers and institutions as an important reference in the field of information security. This is not least due to the fact that obtaining the certificate requires a great deal of knowledge, which must be proven in an examination followed by an assessment. Therefore, we recommend not only acquiring the theoretical knowledge before participating in the certification, but also building up the relevant technical background in advance.
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The certification process with its requirements consists of the following steps:
First, formal requirements on educational background and professional experience must be met. To obtain the certificate in full, five years of professional experience in various domains of certification must be demonstrated. Study and training are partially credited in this process.
The necessary knowledge for the exam can be obtained in various ways, there are no formal requirements for this. However, there are a number of offers: These range from literature and documents for self-study to various online courses and classroom events, which can be attended as a block or over a longer period of time. For each offer there is a wide selection of providers. Thus, there is a suitable path for every type of learner.
Registration for the exam is done directly through (ISC)2. The test consists of 250 multiple-choice questions over a 6-hour period, with 700 points out of a possible 1,000.
Another mandatory requirement is the recommendation or assessment by a certified CISSP or a person appointed by (ISC)2. This can be done up to 9 months after passing the exam. Without this recommendation, the CISSP cannot be obtained Therefore, for your own interest, this should be done as early as possible.
Here's how to achieve CISSP certification in 5 steps:
The CISSP comprises 8 so-called domains. These are queried in the exam according to a predefined key.
The CISSP exam asks about the following 8 areas:
The course is designed for information security professionals and those interested in acquiring and demonstrating a comprehensive level of theoretical knowledge in this area.
The CISSP certification is particularly interesting for these professional groups:
Ultimately, CISSP certification is relevant and helpful in any position in the information security environment. However, it should be done at the right time and adequately complement the existing practical experience.
We also recommend that you check whether certification as a Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) is an option for you as a first step. For this, you only need one year of professional experience and the scope of the examination is limited to about half the effort of the CISSP.
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In doing so, we will provide you with time, financial and personal support to achieve your CISSP or SSCP certification.
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