Question 1

Who administers the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)?

Accepted Answer

ISC2 — exam delivered by Pearson VUE. The current CISSP exam outline took effect on April 15, 2024. Its eight domains are weighted: Security and Risk Management 16%, Asset Security 10%, Security Architecture and Engineering 13%, Communication and Network Security 13%, Identity and Access Management (IAM) 13%, Security Assessment and Testing 12%, Security Operations 13%, Software Development Security 10%. The exam is taken at ISC2-authorized Pearson test centers.

Question 2

How many questions are on the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)?

Accepted Answer

100–150 questions. The CISSP uses Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), so the number of items a candidate sees varies within this range. Items are multiple choice and advanced item types.

Question 3

How long is the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)?

Accepted Answer

180 minutes

Question 4

What is the passing score for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)?

Accepted Answer

ISC2 points: 700 of 1,000 points. ISC2 states the passing grade in points, not as a percentage of questions answered correctly. Because the exam is adaptive, the pass/fail decision rests on the candidate's estimated ability against the passing standard.

Question 5

How much does the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) cost?

Accepted Answer

$749 — Standard registration (Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa) (ISC2, per attempt)

ISC2 prices the exam in euros for the EU region and in pounds for the United Kingdom, and says pricing and taxes depend on where the exam is taken.

Source: ISC2 — ISC2 Exam Pricing (2026-09-24)

Question 6

What languages is the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) offered in?

Accepted Answer

Chinese · English · German · Japanese · Spanish. ISC2 offers the Chinese-language CISSP only in select appointment windows: March, June, September and December.

Administering body	ISC2 — exam delivered by Pearson VUE The current CISSP exam outline took effect on April 15, 2024. Its eight domains are weighted: Security and Risk Management 16%, Asset Security 10%, Security Architecture and Engineering 13%, Communication and Network Security 13%, Identity and Access Management (IAM) 13%, Security Assessment and Testing 12%, Security Operations 13%, Software Development Security 10%. The exam is taken at ISC2-authorized Pearson test centers. Source: ISC2 — CISSP Certification Exam Outline (Effective Date: April 15, 2024) (2026-09-24)
Questions	100–150 questions The CISSP uses Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), so the number of items a candidate sees varies within this range. Items are multiple choice and advanced item types. Source: ISC2 — CISSP Certification Exam Outline (Effective Date: April 15, 2024) (2026-09-24)
Time limit	180 minutes Source: ISC2 — CISSP Certification Exam Outline (Effective Date: April 15, 2024) (2026-09-24)
Passing score	ISC2 points: 700 of 1,000 points ISC2 states the passing grade in points, not as a percentage of questions answered correctly. Because the exam is adaptive, the pass/fail decision rests on the candidate's estimated ability against the passing standard. Source: ISC2 — CISSP Certification Exam Outline (Effective Date: April 15, 2024) (2026-09-24)
Fees	$749 — Standard registration (Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa) (ISC2, per attempt) ISC2 prices the exam in euros for the EU region and in pounds for the United Kingdom, and says pricing and taxes depend on where the exam is taken. Source: ISC2 — ISC2 Exam Pricing (2026-09-24)
Languages offered	Chinese · English · German · Japanese · Spanish ISC2 offers the Chinese-language CISSP only in select appointment windows: March, June, September and December. Source: ISC2 — CISSP Certification Exam Outline (Effective Date: April 15, 2024) (2026-09-24)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — exam facts

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