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ISC CISSP Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ISC2 |
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| Exam Name: | Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) |
| Exam Number: | CISSP |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100-150 |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, Spanish, German, Chinese, English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | 700 out of 1000 |
| Related Certifications: | ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) |
| Exam Price: | USD $749 |
| Exam Format: | Advanced Innovative Questions, Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), Multiple Choice |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE testing centers with Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) |
| Pre Condition: | Minimum 5 years cumulative paid work experience in two or more CISSP domains. A relevant four-year degree or approved credential may substitute for one year of experience. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-certification-exam-outline |
ISC CISSP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Software Development Security | 11% | - Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
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| Topic 2: Security Architecture and Engineering | 13% | - Understand security capabilities of systems
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| Topic 3: Security and Risk Management | 15% | - Understand legal and regulatory issues
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| Topic 4: Communication and Network Security | 13% | - Implement secure communication channels
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| Topic 5: Identity and Access Management | 13% | - Integrate identity as a service
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| Topic 6: Asset Security | 10% | - Manage data lifecycle
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| Topic 7: Security Operations | 13% | - Implement incident management
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| Topic 8: Security Assessment and Testing | 12% | - Collect and analyze test outputs
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Everything You Want to Know About the ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (CISSP) Exam
The CISSP exam, officially titled Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), is the ISC exam you pass to earn the ISC Certification certification, a credential at the Expert level. Passing it confirms the skills defined in the official exam outline, and it is associated with related credentials such as ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).
The CISSP exam includes 100-150 questions and gives you 180 minutes to finish them. That is a tight pace per question, so get used to reading each stem once, flagging anything uncertain, and moving on rather than getting stuck. Running timed practice tests in the LatestCram desktop or online test engine is the most reliable way to build that rhythm before exam day.
The passing score for the CISSP exam is 700 out of 1000, and the official registration fee is USD $749. Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying USD $749 again in full to retake it, so book your slot only when your scores on LatestCram practice tests sit consistently above the passing line.
ISC lists the following prerequisites or eligibility notes for the CISSP exam: Minimum 5 years cumulative paid work experience in two or more CISSP domains. A relevant four-year degree or approved credential may substitute for one year of experience.. Requirements can change over time, so confirm the details on the official exam page at ISC's official site before you register.
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The CISSP exam blueprint is divided into 8 domains, starting with Security Operations (13%); Security Assessment and Testing (12%); Software Development Security (11%). For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — it lists every topic the current outline covers.
ISC Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Sample Questions:
Drag and Drop Question
Rank the Hypertext Transfer protocol (HTTP) authentication types shows below in order of relative strength. Drag the authentication type on the correct positions on the right according to strength from weakest to strongest.
Correct Answer:

Which of the following is used to support the concept of defense in depth during the development phase of a software product?
- A. Maintenance hooks
- B. Known vulnerability list
- C. Polyinstiation
- D. Security auditing
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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A hospital enforces the Code of Fair Information Practices. What practice applies to a patient requesting their medical records from a web portal?
- A. Collection limitation
- B. Individual participation
- C. Purpose specification
- D. Use limitation
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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At which phase of the software assurance life cycle should risks associated with software acquisition strategies be identified?
- A. Planning phase
- B. Contracting phase
- C. Monitoring and acceptance phase
- D. Follow-on phase
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Which of the following will accomplish Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
- A. Issuing a smart card with a user-selected Personal Identification Number (PIN)
- B. Performing a palm and retinal scan
- C. Issuing a smart card and a One Time Password (OTP) token
- D. Requiring users to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and a password
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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