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CISSP-ISSMP

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

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  • 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 ComponentDetails
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)

Exam Topics

Leadership & Business Management (22%)
Systems Lifecycle Management (19%)
Risk Management (20%)
Threat Intelligence & Incident Management (16%)
Contingency Management (13%)
Law, Ethics & Compliance (10%)

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