ISC2 Certifications
ISC2 Certifications
The world’s leading cybersecurity professional organization. 4 certifications from entry-level Certified in Cybersecurity to the industry-defining CISSP, covering security operations, cloud security, and information security leadership.
ISC2 Certification Portfolio
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Flagship
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Cloud Security
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Practitioner
ISC2 Certification Pathway
ISC2 Certification Salaries
Median US salaries by certification. All figures from third-party salary surveys — not TechJacks estimates.
Which ISC2 Certification Is Right for You?
Free Study Guides
Scenario-driven study guides with interactive lessons, diagnostic quizzes, glossaries, and exam-aligned practice. Domain 1 is free for every certification.
Recertification & Renewal
ISC2 certifications require annual maintenance fees ($50 for CC, $125 for SSCP/CCSP/CISSP) and continuing professional education (CPE) credits. CISSP requires 40 CPE credits per year (120 per 3-year cycle). Credits can be earned through training, conferences, self-study, and professional contributions. Failure to pay AMF or earn CPEs results in certification suspension.
Frequently Asked Questions
CISSP is the flagship ISC2 certification, held by over 160,000 professionals worldwide. It’s the most requested security certification in job postings and is often a requirement for senior security and CISO roles.
CC (Certified in Cybersecurity) has no experience requirement. SSCP requires 1 year. CCSP and CISSP both require 5 years, though education and other certs can substitute for up to 1-2 years.
Exam fee is $749. Annual maintenance is $125/year. Over a 3-year cycle, total cost is approximately $1,124 ($749 + $375 AMF). Add $500-1,500 for study materials.
Significantly. CISSP is a 3-hour adaptive exam covering 8 domains at a managerial/architectural level. Security+ is a 90-minute exam covering operational security fundamentals. CISSP requires 5 years experience; Security+ requires none.
Yes, all ISC2 exams are available through Pearson VUE both at testing centers and via online proctoring. The CISSP CAT (Computer Adaptive Testing) format is available in both settings.