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ISSEP
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional

ISC2 specialization for security engineering, developed in cooperation with NSA. Focus on Systems Security Engineering, Risk Management, and Security Planning. Particularly relevant in US Government/Defense context.

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› Cost

Exam fee
ISSEP$599
Annual maintenance fee
ISSEP$125/yr
3-year cost of ownership
ISSEP$974

› Exam mechanics

Pass mark
ISSEP700/1000 (scaled)
Retake policy
ISSEP$599 fee · 30d wait · 4/yr cap
Study time
ISSEP150–300 hrs
Validity
ISSEP3 yrs
CPE / yr
ISSEP20 CPEs
Delivery
ISSEPtest center

› Salary signal (US base)

Range
ISSEP$145K – $215K
Median
ISSEP$175,000
Premium %
ISSEP—
Role context
ISSEPFederal / DoD security systems engineer, US, 7+ years. Requires active CISSP.

› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)

Schema quality
ISSEP8.0
Practice evidence
ISSEP1.5
Maintenance
ISSEP4.5
Market recognition
ISSEP4.5
Average
ISSEP4.6

› Recognition & lifecycle

Recognition
ISSEPGlobal
ISO 17024 accredited
ISSEP—
DoD 8140 baseline
ISSEP✓
Holders worldwide
ISSEP1,000
Current version
ISSEP2024 CBK refresh (2024-04)

› Domain coverage

A1Governance, Risk & Compliance
ISSEP● core
A18Security Leadership
ISSEP● core
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
ISSEP● core

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