ISC2 CISSP (CISSP) Practice Questions & Study Guide
Certified Information Systems Security Professional — the flagship senior security certification across eight domains. Requires five years of paid experience in two or more domains.
What's included
Every CISSP question includes a worked explanation and hints. Question formats mirror the real exam: multiple choice, multiple select, short answer and drag-and-drop matching. A full timed final exam reports per-domain analytics so you know exactly where you stand before test day.
A sample CISSP lesson
Welcome to CISSP
The ISC2 Certified Information Systems Professional (CISSP) is a globally recognized credential for experienced security practitioners that validates the breadth of knowledge needed to design, engineer, and manage an enterprise security program. This introduction explains what the certification is, who it is for, how the exam works, and how to approach studying the eight domains.
What CISSP Is and Who It Is For
The CISSP is issued by ISC2 and is widely regarded as one of the most respected credentials in information security. Rather than focusing on a single product or technology, it certifies broad managerial and technical competence across eight domains drawn from the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). The credential is aimed at experienced professionals such as security managers, security architects, security analysts, and consultants who are responsible for defining and overseeing an organization's security posture rather than only operating individual tools.
Because the exam emphasizes managerial judgment, candidates are expected to think like a risk-aware decision maker. Many questions ask for the best or first action among several defensible choices, testing the ability to prioritize people, process, and technology in that order. A recurring theme is that security exists to support the organization's mission, and that senior management holds ultimate accountability for risk decisions.
This is one of 32 concept lessons in the full CISSP track.
Exam facts
- Exam codeCISSP
- VendorISC2
- Format100–150 adaptive questions · up to 3 hours
- Passing score700 / 1000
- Exam cost$749 USD
- Renewal3 years (120 CPE credits)
Pricing
Your first foundational certification is free when you sign up — no card required.
CISSP FAQ
- How much does the ISC2 CISSP exam cost?
- The official ISC2 CISSP exam voucher is $749 USD. CyberStudy is separate, affordable practice and is not the exam voucher.
- How many questions are on the CISSP exam?
- The CISSP exam is 100–150 adaptive questions · up to 3 hours.
- What score do I need to pass CISSP?
- The passing score is 700 / 1000.
- How long is CISSP valid?
- ISC2 CISSP is valid for 3 years (120 cpe credits).
- How much CISSP practice does CyberStudy include?
- 110 exam-style practice questions across every domain plus a full 109-question timed mock exam with analytics, and 32 concept lessons.