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CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Listed as one of multiple security certifications from CompTIA, the CISSP is possibly the most singular desired certification as far as cyber security goes. There are many paths of certifications depending on the specific area of cyber security one can follow.

List of CompTIA Security Certifications

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The (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is one of the best cybersecurity certifications an IT professional can hold. Those who earn CISSP prove to employers that they can design, implement, and manage an effective cybersecurity program.

The CISSP exam covers eight domains:

• Security and risk management

• Asset security

• Security architecture and engineering

• Communication and network security

• Identity and access management (IAM)

• Security assessment and testing

• Security operations

• Software development security

• Prerequisites: At least five years of experience in at least two of the eight CISSP domains.

Exam details

The six-hour exam includes 250 multiple-choice questions and advanced innovative items. The minimum passing score is 700 out of 1,000.

CISSP can help IT professionals work in the following job roles:

• Chief information security officer

• Security administrator

• Security architect