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ISC2 (formerly (ISC)², International Information System Security Certification Consortium)

7 certifications
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About ISC2

(ISC)² is the gold standard for advanced cybersecurity certifications. CISSP is one of the most respected security certs worldwide. They focus on management-level security knowledge and require proven work experience.

What makes ISC2 stand out

  • Experience requirements ensure certified professionals are seasoned
  • Focus on management and strategic security thinking
  • CISSP is recognized globally as the top security certification
  • Strong ethical code and professional community

Who should consider ISC2?

Mid to senior-level security professionals with proven experience

Certifications from ISC2

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ISC2

Entry

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity

Proves you understand core security concepts with no work experience required, on an adaptive exam rewritten in September 2026 with AI topics

Exam
$199
Study
2-3 months

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ISC2

Intermediate

Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Proves a year of hands-on security administration, from access control to cryptography, on a two-hour adaptive exam across seven evenly weighted domains

Exam
$249
Study
3-6 months

ISC2

Intermediate

Associate of ISC2 (CISSP Pathway)

The designation ISC2 grants for passing the CISSP exam before you have five years of experience, with six years to qualify

Exam
$749
Study
4-8 months

Advanced3

ISC2

Advanced

Certified Cloud Security Professional

Vendor-neutral proof that you can secure cloud architecture, data and operations, and handle the legal and contract side of cloud services

Exam
$599
Study
4-8 months

ISC2

Advanced

Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance

ISC2's credential, called CAP until 2023, for taking an information system through control selection, assessment, authorization and monitoring

Exam
$599
Study
4-6 months

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