Additional Non-CISSP Path to ISSAP, ISSEP and ISSMP Certification

By admin / October 23, 2023

nEffective October 23, 2023, ISC2 has introduced an additional path tonearning thennISSAP,nnISSEPnnandnnISSMPnncertifications. This new path removes the CISSP as a requirement, while recognizing seven years of relevant experience as a qualifying factor in earning the ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP.n

n”This change makes the ISSAP, ISSEP and ISSMP accessible to morenprofessionals who are interested in earning a certification thatnspecifically demonstrates their advanced knowledge, skills and abilitiesnin the fields of security architecture, security engineering andnsecurity management respectively.” said ISC2 Chief QualificationsnOfficer, Casey Marks, PhD. “The CISSP path still exists, and this newnpath recognizes the value of significant experience in the field.”

It is important to note that the new, non-CISSP path to the ISSAP, ISSEP and ISSMP certifications increases the opportunities for those information technology/cybersecurity professionals with significant experience to earn these advanced certifications without pursuing the CISSP certification first.

nHow to earn and maintain the ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP

There are two ways to earn and maintain these specialized, role-basedncertifications.n

nIf you have a CISSP certification:

You must have at least two years of experience in two orn more of the domains of the ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP.
Pass your exam and submit your certification application.
To maintain your ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP, you will need ton earn 60 CPE credits in each 3-year term.
There is no additional AMF for earning and maintainingn ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP.

nIf you do not have a CISSP certification:

You must have at least seven years of experience in two orn more of the domains of the ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP.
Pass your exam and submit your certification application.
To maintain your ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP, you will need ton earn 140 CPE credits in each 3-year term.
If you already hold the CC, your AMF will increase by U.S.n $75.
If this is your first ISC2 certification, your AMF will ben U.S. $125.

nWhat this means for those with ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP

nIf you’ve already earned the ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP, there is a minornchange to how you will present your certifications. Keeping in linenwith the ISC2 policy of listing certifications in order ofnmost-to-least experience required, these certifications will nowncome first after your name.n

nFor example: Daniella Vega, CISSP-ISSAP becomes Daniella Vega, ISSAP,nCISSP.

nWho should earn the ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP?n

nThese specialized, role-based certifications are ideal for securitynprofessionals looking to demonstrate advanced knowledge and experiencenin particular areas of cybersecurity.n

nThe ISSAP – Information Systems Security Architecture Professional –nis ideal for individuals focused on security architecture, includingnroles like:

Systems or network architect
System and network designer
Business analyst

nThe ISSEP – Information Systems Security Engineering Professional –nis suited for professionals who are working primarily as securitynengineers, with titles including:

Senior systems engineer
Information assurance systems engineer
Information assurance officer or analyst

nAnd finally, ISSMP – Information Systems Security ManagementnProfessional – would be a certification to pursue for those workingnin a senior leadership role, such as:

Chief information officer (CIO)
Chief information security officer (CISO)
Chief technology officer (CTO)

nIf you’re interested in pursuing your ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP, join annStudy Groupnnon our online Community.n

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nHow to earn and maintain the ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP

nWhat this means for those with ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP

nWho should earn the ISSAP, ISSEP or ISSMP?n

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