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ISC Certification Pathway

A clear progression from beginner to expert.

Entry

No experience required

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

CC
Entry-level; CAT format since Oct 2025; free training & exam available

Practitioner

1-4 years experience

SSCP

SSCP
Systems Security Certified Practitioner; CAT format since Oct 2025

CGRC

CGRC
Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance; exam outline updated Jun 2024

CSSLP

CSSLP
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional; 4 years SDLC experience required

Professional

5+ years experience

CISSP

CISSP
Gold standard in cybersecurity; CAT format; exam outline updated Apr 2024

CCSP

CCSP
Certified Cloud Security Professional; CAT format since Oct 2025

Advanced / Concentrations

CISSP + 2 years specialized experience

ISSAP

CISSP-ISSAP
Security Architecture; exam outline updated Aug 2025

ISSEP

CISSP-ISSEP
Security Engineering; exam outline updated Aug 2025

ISSMP

CISSP-ISSMP
Security Management; exam outline updated Aug 2025

Retired

Inactive credentials

HCISPP

HCISPP
Retired
Last exam Dec 2023; credential inactive Dec 2026

Recent Changes

October 2022
CC (Certified in Cybersecurity) launched
February 15, 2023
CAP renamed to CGRC
October 2023
ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP no longer require CISSP (standalone certs)
December 1, 2023
HCISPP final exam date (sunset)
August 1, 2025
New exam outlines for ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP
October 2025
CC moves to CAT (Computerized Adaptive Testing)
April 1, 2026
CISSP waiver list reduced
April 2, 2026
ISC2 publishes portfolio-wide AI exam guidance
August 1, 2026
CCSP 2026 outline is now effective
August 1, 2026
CCSP outline update
September 1, 2026
CC 2026 outline is now effective
September 1, 2026
CC outline update
September 1, 2026
ISC2 AI guidance update adds CC mapping
December 1, 2026
HCISPP credential becomes fully inactive

ISC2 Certification Framework

flowchart TB %% ISC2 Certification Framework subgraph ENTRY["Entry-level (No Experience Required)"] CC["CC<br/>Certified in Cybersecurity"] end subgraph PRACT["Practitioner (1 year)"] SSCP["SSCP<br/>Systems Security Certified Practitioner"] end subgraph PROF["Professional (2-5 years)"] direction LR CGRC["CGRC<br/>GRC (2yr)"] CSSLP["CSSLP<br/>Software (4yr)"] CCSP["CCSP<br/>Cloud (5yr)"] CISSP["CISSP<br/>Core (5yr)"] end subgraph ADV["Advanced (CISSP + 2yr OR 7yr standalone)"] direction LR ISSAP["ISSAP<br/>Architecture"] ISSEP["ISSEP<br/>Engineering"] ISSMP["ISSMP<br/>Management"] end subgraph LEG["Legacy / Sunset"] direction LR CAP["CAP"] HCISPP["HCISPP"] end CC --> SSCP SSCP --> CGRC SSCP --> CSSLP SSCP --> CCSP SSCP --> CISSP CISSP --> ISSAP CISSP --> ISSEP CISSP --> ISSMP CAP -. renamed to .-> CGRC NOTE["Oct 2023: ISSAP / ISSEP / ISSMP no longer require CISSP"]:::note NOTE -.-> ISSAP classDef note fill:#ffffff,stroke:#9ca3af,stroke-dasharray: 3 3,color:#374151

The perfect Fit for all professionals

Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals

Career changers and recent graduates entering cybersecurity through the free CC certification program, building foundational security knowledge with no prior experience required.

Security Engineers & Architects

Experienced technical professionals pursuing CISSP, SSCP, ISSAP, or ISSEP to validate deep expertise in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security architectures and systems.

Cloud Security Specialists

Cloud architects and security engineers earning the CCSP to demonstrate expertise in cloud data security, platform infrastructure, application security, and cloud compliance frameworks.

Security Managers & GRC Professionals

Security leaders and governance professionals pursuing CISSP, ISSMP, or CGRC to validate capabilities in security program management, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and organizational security strategy.

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ISC FAQs

What is the difference between CISSP CAT and linear exam formats?
CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, and CC use Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), which dynamically adjusts question difficulty based on your responses. The exam ends when your ability is estimated with 95% confidence, so question count varies (e.g., 100-150 for CISSP). Other ISC2 exams like CGRC, CSSLP, and the CISSP concentrations (ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP) use a fixed linear format with exactly 125 questions.
How much does the CISSP exam cost?
The CISSP exam costs $749 USD. Other ISC2 exams such as CCSP, CGRC, CSSLP, and the concentrations (ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP) cost $599 USD each. The SSCP costs $249 USD. The CC exam is available for free through ISC2's One Million Certified in Cybersecurity program, or $199 USD otherwise. All certified members pay an Annual Maintenance Fee of $135 (or $50 for CC-only holders).
What experience is required for CISSP certification?
CISSP requires five years of cumulative, paid, full-time work experience in two or more of the eight CISSP domains. A four-year college degree or an approved credential from ISC2's list can substitute for one year of experience. Candidates who pass the exam but lack the full experience can become Associates of ISC2 and have up to six years to earn the required experience.
What happened to the HCISPP certification?
ISC2 determined that HCISPP no longer met the criteria to remain a certification program. The last exam date was December 1, 2023, and the credential will be designated inactive on December 1, 2026. ISC2 recommends the CC certification or Healthcare Certificates as alternatives for healthcare security professionals.
How do I maintain my ISC2 certification?
ISC2 certifications require earning Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits annually and paying the Annual Maintenance Fee ($135/year, or $50/year for CC-only). CISSP holders must earn 40 CPEs per year (120 over three years). SSCP and CC holders need 20 CPEs per year (60 over three years). CPE credits can be earned through training, conferences, publications, and volunteer work.

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