Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP)

Issued by ISC2

The vendor-neutral ISSMP credential confirms specialized knowledge and experience in establishing, presenting, and governing information security programs and demonstrate management and leadership skills.

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Obtain the required experience
There are two paths to obtain the ISSMP. One option is they must be a CISSP in good standing with two years cumulative, full-time experience in one or more of the six domains of the current ISSMP Exam Outline, or the second option is that they must have a minimum of seven years cumulative, full-time experience in two or more of the domains of the current the ISSMP Exam Outline.
Achieve a passing score on the ISSMP exam
Obtain an endorsement from an existing ISC2 member
Subscribe to the Code of Ethics
Complete continuing professional education requirements

Standards

ISO/IEC 17024:2012

ISO/IEC 17024:2012 contains principles and requirements for a body certifying persons against specific requirements, and includes the development and maintenance of a certification scheme for persons.