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The CISSP exam is a widely recognized cybersecurity certification covering eight domains—ranging from security and risk management to software development security. It validates a professional’s depth and breadth of knowledge in protecting organizations against complex threats, and achieving it signals strong expertise in best practices and comprehensive cybersecurity program management. Because of its scope and rigor, CISSP is considered challenging and can help professionals advance to higher-level roles like Security Manager or Chief Information Security Officer.

The latest ISC2 CCSP exam is a 3-hour adaptive test with 100-150 items across six cloud-security domains, assessing expertise in cloud architecture, data protection, operations, compliance, governance and risk.

The ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) exam tests foundational cybersecurity knowledge, covering topics like security principles, access controls, incident response, and operations. It is designed for those new to cybersecurity and helps build essential skills for entry-level roles.

The ISC2 CSSLP exam validates expertise in integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle. It covers topics like secure software concepts, architecture, coding, testing, and acquisition. Ideal for professionals focused on application security.

The ISC2 Governance, Risk and Compliance Certification (CGRC) exam validates expertise in authorization and assurance processes for systems. It covers security risk management, governance, and compliance, focusing on the RMF processes to ensure secure and compliant systems.

The (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) is a global certification for IT professionals in hands-on operational security roles. The exam validates technical skills to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices. It covers seven domains, including access controls, network security, and incident response. The latest update to the exam content was on September 15, 2024.