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CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security

ISC² CISSP — 125–175Q adaptive exam prep

180
Minutes
20
Questions
19,800
Learners
52%
Pass mark
★ Start here · Official guidance

From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
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Verify experience
5 cumulative years of paid work experience across 2+ of the 8 CISSP domains. One year may be waived with a degree.
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Study the CBK
Official (ISC)² CISSP CBK reference. 8 domains: Security & Risk, Asset Security, etc.
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Schedule via Pearson VUE
$749 USD globally. Adaptive exam (CAT) — between 100 and 150 questions.
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Pass the exam
Up to 4 hours, computer-adaptive. Pass mark: 700/1000.
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Get endorsed
After passing, get endorsed by an existing (ISC)² certified professional within 9 months.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 questions
01Security & risk management
30%6 questions
02Security architecture
20%4 questions
03Identity & access
20%4 questions
04Asset security
15%3 questions
05Software development security
15%3 questions
The experience

What to expect on test day

Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare

Certification study playbook

Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.

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Start with the official exam blueprint — it tells you exactly what each domain carries.
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Hands-on practice is irreplaceable for technical certifications — labs over reading.
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Understand why answers are correct, not just memorise them — the real exam paraphrases.
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Book your exam before you feel 100% ready. A fixed date forces real discipline.