Description of the Path to Certification

The CISSP examination process is distinct from the CISSP certification process. You must pass the exam to obtain the certification, but passing the exam is no guarantee that you will achieve certification.

To sit the exam you must do the following:

  • Pay the fee

  • Assert that you have the years of experience required (until Jan. 1, 2003, it's three years, and after that date it's four years or three years of experience plus a college degree)

  • Complete a candidate agreement that includes a legal obligation to adhere to the code of ethics and asserts the truth of the experience statement given

  • Answer questions regarding criminal history and background

To obtain the certification you must do the following:

  • Pass the ...

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