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The ISSMP certification, created ISC2, certifies that IT professionals excels at connecting the security program with organizational governance, and prioritize security requirements in support of business initiatives to obtain support for the security program. Recommending documented security programs that includes security awareness, training, and a process for analyzing, managing and enforcing security requirements for contracts and agreements. Appling metrics, budgeting, project management and management of security team and cross-functional and stakeholder associations to achieve a security program. Recognize laws, regulations, and supporting policies that must be maintained to ensure the appropriate protective controls and ethics are employed, audited, and validated to safeguard sensitive information and systems.

Yes, the ISSMP is an advanced level certification.

You must be a certified CISSP professional in good standing with ISC2 and successfully take the ISSMP exam.

Having the ISSMP certification will set you apart from your CISSP colleagues and show potential employers that you specialize in project management, risk management, creating and delivering secure awareness programs.

Yes, the CAP certification is issued by ISC2, a globally recognized non-profit organization and accredited by ANSI and the DoD.

Yes, you must be a certified CISSP certified professional in good standing with ISC2 and successfully take the ISSMP exam.

The salary for a ISSMP certified professional is $140,340.

Yes, the ISSMP certification is globally recognized.

Yes, you must be a Certified CISSP professional in good standing with ISC2.

There are 125 questions on the ISSMP exam.

You will have 3 hours to complete your ISSEP exam.

The price of the ISSMP exam is $599.

No, you do not have to be a member of the ISC2 to take the exam.

The Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), only for English CISSP exams worldwide, is an exam that will gradually reduce the number of questions needed to complete the exam based on the candidate’s ability to consistently answer difficult questions correctly.

No, the ISSMP exam will not have CAT testing.

You can take the ISSEP exam at a local Pearson Professional Center.

No, ISC2 exams can only be taken in person at a local Pearson Professional Center.

A Pearson Professional Center is a testing center fully owned and operated by Pearson VUE.

Yes, but there is a $50 fee to reschedule and $100 fee to cancel your exam appointment.

An organization that awards its credentials to professionals who have proved their specialized skills and knowledge to protect critical assets.

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