CISSP-ISSMP (Information Systems Security Management Professional)
The CISSP-ISSMP is a concentration credential for CISSP holders who specialize in security management. It validates the ability to establish and manage a comprehensive security program, lead security teams, and align security strategy with business objectives at the executive level.
What is the CISSP-ISSMP Course?
The CISSP-ISSMP is a concentration credential for CISSP holders who specialize in security management. It validates the ability to establish and manage a comprehensive security program, lead security teams, and align security strategy with business objectives at the executive level.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Active CISSP holders in security leadership roles
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
- Security program managers and directors
- IT managers responsible for security strategy
- Professionals moving into senior security management
- Security consultants advising on program development
What You Will Learn in the CISSP-ISSMP Course
A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.
Domain 1: Leadership and Business Management
Aligning security programs with business strategy and managing security as a business function.
- Security program strategy and planning
- Security budget and resource management
- Executive communication and reporting
- Security metrics and KPIs
Domain 2: Systems Lifecycle Management
- Security within the system development lifecycle
- Secure acquisition and procurement
- Configuration and change management
- End-of-life and decommissioning
Domain 3: Risk Management
- Enterprise risk management frameworks
- Risk identification and analysis
- Risk treatment strategies
- Third-party and supply chain risk
Domain 4: Threat Intelligence and Incident Management
- Threat intelligence programs
- Incident response management
- Crisis communications and escalation
- Forensics and post-incident review
Domain 5: Contingency Management
- Business continuity program management
- Disaster recovery planning oversight
- Crisis management frameworks
- Testing and exercising BC/DR plans
Domain 6: Law, Ethics and Security Compliance Management
- Legal and regulatory compliance management
- Security audit and assessment oversight
- Ethics and professional conduct
- Cross-border data and privacy compliance
Course Prerequisites
Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport
- Active CISSP certification in good standing (required)
- 2 years of cumulative paid work experience in 1+ of the 6 ISSMP domains
- Endorsement by an ISC2 member within 9 months of passing
- Agreement to the ISC2 Code of Ethics
Exam Information
Everything you need to know about the CISSP-ISSMP certification exam.
| Exam Component | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | CISSP-ISSMP |
Exam Code | CISSP-ISSMP |
Exam Type | Multiple choice |
Total Questions | 125 |
Passing Score | 700 (out of 1000) |
Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
Language | English |
Exam Provider | Pearson VUE (in-person or online proctored) |
Exam Focus | Security program leadership and management across 6 concentration domains |
Exam Registration | Pearson VUE via ISC2.org |
Retake Policy | 30-day wait after 1st/2nd fail; 90-day wait after 3rd; max 3 attempts per year |
Certification Validity | 3 years — renewal tied to CISSP renewal (120 CPE credits) |
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