ISSMP — Information Systems Security Management Professional
ISC2's security management concentration covering security leadership, program management, compliance, business continuity governance, and personnel security management. As of October 2023, the exam can be taken without active CISSP, but the ISSMP concentration designation still requires CISSP. DoD 8140 approved. Sits at the intersection of technical security knowledge and management competency — most relevant for senior security managers and CISOs who want to validate their program management and leadership skills with a recognized credential. Requires CISSP as the foundational technical credential, making this part of a comprehensive senior security leadership stack.
| Issuer | ISC2 |
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| Level | expert |
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| Domains | Oversight & Leadership, Security Architecture & Engineering |
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| Practical weight | 0% |
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| Cost (USD) | 599 |
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| Renewal | 3 years |
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| DoD 8140 | Yes |
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| Skills | security_leadership, security_program_management, security_compliance_management, business_continuity_governance, law_ethics_management, personnel_security_management |
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