ISSMP – Information Systems Security Management Professiona
ISC2
This cybersecurity management certification shows that you excel at establishing, presenting and governing information security programs. You also demonstrate deep management and leadership skills across critical security functions like incident response and recovery.
Cost
ISSMP Exam: $599.00Show moreShow less
Format
Hybrid
Skills developed through this program
- Establish security’s role in organizational culture, vision, and mission
- Align security program with organizational governance
- Define and implement information security strategies
- Define and maintain security policy framework
- Manage security requirements in contracts and agreements
- Manage security awareness and training programs
Occupations this program prepares you for
Credentials this program stacks toward
No program pathways.
Detailed information about this program
About ISSMP The Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP) is a security leader who specializes in establishing, presenting and governing information security programs and demonstrates management and leadership skills. ISSMPs direct the alignment of security programs with the organization’s mission, goals and strategies in order to meet enterprise financial and operational requirements in support of its desired risk position. The broad spectrum of topics included in the ISSMP Exam Outline ensure its relevancy across all disciplines in the field of information security management. Successful candidates are competent in the following six domains: - Leadership and Organizational Management - Systems Lifecycle Management - Risk Management - Security Operations - Contingency Management - Law, Ethics and Security Compliance Management Experience Requirements Candidates must be a CISSP in good standing and have two years cumulative, full-time experience in one or more of the six domains of the current ISSMP outline. Or Candidates must have a minimum of seven years cumulative, full-time experience in two or more of the domains of the current ISSMP outline. Earning a post-secondary degree (bachelors or masters) in computer science, information technology (IT) or related fields or an additional credential from the ISC2 approved list may satisfy one year of the required experience. Only one year of experience can be waived. Part-time work and internships may also count towards the experience requirement. Accreditation The ISSMP is in compliance with the stringent requirements of the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) ISO/IEC Standard 17024. Job Task Analysis (JTA) ISC2 has an obligation to its membership to maintain the relevancy of the ISSMP. Conducted at regular intervals, the Job Task Analysis (JTA) is a methodical and critical process of determining the tasks that are performed by ISSMP credential holders. The results of the JTA are used to update the examination. This process ensures that candidates are tested on the topic areas relevant to the roles and responsibilities of today’s practicing information security professionals. ISSMP Examination Information Length of exam: 3 hours Number of items: 125 Item format: Multiple choice and advanced item types Passing grade: 700 out of 1000 points Exam language availability: English Testing center: Pearson VUE Testing Center
What you need to earn this credential
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Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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