Scheduling your (ISC)2 test is a crucial step in advancing your cybersecurity career and an investment in your professional development. Employing managers and your colleagues will view you as a security professional with knowledge when you hold an (ISC)2 certification. ISC)2 is authorized by its membership to preserve the currency of its credentials, therefore it must keep this up to date.
These improvements are the outcome of a meticulous procedure that (ISC)2 uses to regularly update its credential examinations. Through this procedure, it is made sure that the exams and ensuring continuing education obligations include the subject matter necessary for the tasks and responsibilities of today’s working professionals.
Upcoming (ISC)2 Exam Updates
Updates have been announced for the following exams:
– Changes in CCSP content, length, and languages
As of August 1, 2022, there are changes n CCSP exam content, length, and languages.
Latest Language Available:
- English
- Chinese
- German
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
Exam Latest Course Outline:
- Cloud Concepts, Architecture and Design 17%
- Cloud Data Security 20%
- Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security 17%
- Cloud Application Security 17%
- Cloud Security Operations 16%
- Legal, Risk and Compliance 13%
Updated Exam Format:
- Length of exam: 4 hours
- Number of items: 150
- Item format: Multiple choice
- Passing grade: 700 out of 1000 points
- Exam language availability: English, Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish
- Testing center: Pearson VUE Testing Center
– Changes in SSCP length and languages
The duration of the SSCP test will change as of November 1, 2022. The exam will include 150 items altogether, including 50 unscored pretest items and 25 extra pretest items. The maximum administration time will expand from three to four hours to provide test-takers extra time for these items.
Latest Languages:
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
- German
- Korean
- Spanish
Course Outline:
- Security Operations and Administration 16%
- Access Controls 15%
- Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis 15%
- Incident Response and Recovery 14%
- Cryptography 9%
- Network and Communications Security 16%
- Systems and Application Security 15%
– Changes in CISSP-ISSMP content
As of November 15, 2022, CISSP-ISSMP will have modifications in the exam content. Below are updated the domain weights:
| May 2018 | Nov. 15, 2022 | ||
| CISSP-ISSMP Domains | Weight | Weight | |
| 1 | Leadership and Business Management | 22% | 20% |
| 2 | Systems Lifecycle Management | 19% | 18% |
| 3 | Risk Management | 18% | 19% |
| 4 | Threat Intelligence and Incident Management | 17% | 17% |
| 5 | Contingency Management | 10% | 15% |
| 6 | Law, Ethics, and Security Compliance Management | 14% | 11% |
– CISSP Exam Length Change
The minimum and maximum number of items you will be required to answer to throughout your exam will increase from 100-150 to 125-175 starting on June 1, 2022, when the CISSP exam in the Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) format adds 50 pretests (unscored) items. The maximum exam administration duration will rise from three to four hours to accommodate these extra items.
The additional 25 pretest questions are assessed to see if they should be operational (scored) questions on future tests, but because they are identical to operational (scored) questions, you should carefully study each question and choose the best response. Your score and the pass/fail outcome on your exam are unaffected by how you answered the pretest questions. Check more
List of (ISC)2 Available Exams
1. CC
Certified in Cybersecurity
Show potential employers that you have the fundamental know-how, competencies, and aptitudes required for an entry- or junior-level cybersecurity position, along with an understanding of best practices, guidelines, and guidelines.
2. CISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Information security executives who are knowledgeable about cybersecurity strategy and practical implementation are acknowledged. This demonstrates that experts have the skills and expertise necessary to plan, create, and manage an organization’s complete security posture.
3. CISSP Concentrations
Advanced Specialties
This adds to the CISSP by giving one more credence for their knowledge of cybersecurity architecture, engineering, or management. This covers three credentials:
- CISSP-ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional)
- CISSP-ISSEP (Information Systems Security Engineering Professional)
- CISSP-ISSMP (Information Systems Security Management Professional)
4. SSCP
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Professionals can use information security policies and procedures to implement, manage, and operate IT/ICT infrastructure.
5. CCSP
Certified Cloud Security Professional
Professionals can build, manage, and protect data, apps, and infrastructure in the cloud because they have the sophisticated technical skills and expertise needed.
6. CAP
Certified Authorization Professional
This demonstrates well-developed technical abilities and expertise to safeguard, approve, and keep up information systems using distinct risk frameworks.
7. CSSLP
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
This commends exceptional application security abilities. demonstrates the capacity to integrate security measures, such as auditing, authentication, and authorization, into every stage of the software development lifecycle.
8. HCISPP
HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner
This demonstrates the capacity to develop, administer, or evaluate the security and privacy protections for patient and healthcare data.
