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The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is a globally recognized certification offered by ISC² for professionals in information security. Here's an overview of the CISSP exam details:Exam StructureFormat: Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) for English, German, Spanish-Modern, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.Duration: Up to 3 hours.Questions: 100-150 multiple-choice and advanced innovative questions.Passing Score: 700 out of 1000 points.Exam Domains & Weights (Effective April 15, 2024)The CISSP exam covers eight domains from the (ISC)² Common Body of Knowledge (CBK):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%These percentages reflect the weight of each domain in the exam.Eligibility RequirementsWork Experience: Minimum of five years cumulative, paid, full-time work experience in two or more of the eight domains.Experience Waiver: Earning a post-secondary degree (bachelor's or master's) in computer science, information technology, or related fields, or holding an additional credential from the ISC² approved list, may satisfy up to one year of the required experience.Associate of (ISC)²: Candidates without the required experience can become an Associate of (ISC)² after passing the exam and gain the necessary experience within six years.Certification MaintenanceValidity: The CISSP certification is valid for three years.Continuing Professional Education (CPE): Certified professionals must earn and submit 120 CPE credits every three years to maintain the certification.

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