(ISC)² Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP)

Information Systems Security Management Professional

The Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP) is a CISSP who specializes in establishing, presenting and governing information security programs and demonstrates management and leadership skills. CISSP-ISSMPs direct the alignment of security programs with the organization’s mission, goals and strategies in order to meet enterprise financial and operational requirements in support of its desired risk position.

The broad spectrum of topics included in the CISSP-ISSMP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK®) ensure its relevancy across all disciplines in the field of information security management.

You are vital to your organization’s success. Prove your knowledge and leadership skills with the CISSP-ISSMP.

This cybersecurity management certification shows you excel at establishing, presenting and governing information security programs. You also demonstrate deep management and leadership skills whether you’re leading incident handling and/or a breach mitigation team.

Why Earn the CISSP-ISSMP

You’re on the leading edge of your craft. Here are just a few reasons to challenge yourself with this cybersecurity management certification:

• A demonstration of excellence. You want to stand out from your fellow CISSPs. This concentration proves you have an elite level of knowledge and expertise.
• New opportunities. The CISSP-ISSMP opens doors: from new career paths and jobs, to more exciting work.
• Growth and learning. This is an opportunity to dive deep and hone your craft. You’ll find new ways to grow and stay on the forefront of information security. And earning your concentration is a big challenge.
• Ease of continuing education and dues. As a CISSP, you already have a relationship with (ISC)². If you earn the CISSP-ISSMP, you only have to share your Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits with one organization. You may apply your CISSP-ISSMP CPE credits toward your CISSP requirement (as long as these credits are specific to security management). And your dues are a lot less than if you pursue an advanced certification with a separate organization. You’ll make great use of your time, energy and money.

Should You Pursue the CISSP-ISSMP?

The CISSP-ISSMP is an excellent way to hone your craft. But is it right for you?

You’re a great fit for this cybersecurity management certification if you:

• Are a life-long learner who craves a new challenge.
• Want to go beyond the CISSP. You have a competitive spirit and want to stand out from your peers.
• Want to be seen as a subject matter expert and prove your knowledge in a more focused area.
• Are looking ahead in your career. A CISSP concentration will help you achieve an even higher level of success.
• Need a CISSP Concentration to move into a specific job.

The CISSP-ISSMP is ideal for those working in roles such as:

• Chief information officer
• Chief information security officer
• Chief technology officer
• Senior security executive

.Experience Requirements

Candidates must be a CISSP in good standing and have two years cumulative paid work experience in one or more of the six domains of the CISSP-ISSMP CBK. You can learn more about CISSP-ISSMP experience requirements and how to account for part-time work and internships at www.isc2.org/Certifications/CISSP-Concentrations#steps-to-certification.

Accreditation

CISSP-ISSMP is in compliance with the stringent requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024.

What will You Need to Know to Pass the CISSP-ISSMP Exam?

The CISSP-ISSMP exam evaluates your expertise across six security management domains. Think of the domains as topics you need to master based on your professional experience and education.

• Domain 1. Leadership and Business Management
• Domain 2. Systems Lifecycle Management
• Domain 3. Risk Management
• Domain 4. Threat Intelligence and Incident Management
• Domain 5. Contingency Management
• Domain 6. Law, Ethics, and Security Compliance Management