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SECO · expert
S-ISMESECO Information Security Management Expert
SECO Information Security Management Expert
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SECOS-ISME
› Cost
Exam fee
S-ISME$295
Exam fee
$295
Annual maintenance fee
S-ISME—
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
S-ISME$295
3-year cost of ownership
$295
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
S-ISME—
Pass mark
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Retake policy
S-ISME—
Retake policy
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Study time
S-ISME80–160 hrs
Study time
80–160 hrs
Validity
S-ISME—
Validity
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CPE / yr
S-ISME—
CPE / yr
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Delivery
S-ISME—
Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
S-ISME—
Range
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Median
S-ISME—
Median
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Premium %
S-ISME—
Premium %
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Role context
S-ISME—
Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
S-ISME7.0
Schema quality
7.0
Practice evidence
S-ISME4.5
Practice evidence
4.5
Maintenance
S-ISME7.0
Maintenance
7.0
Market recognition
S-ISME4.5
Market recognition
4.5
Average
S-ISME5.8
Average
5.8
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
S-ISMEGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
S-ISME—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
S-ISME—
DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
S-ISME—
Holders worldwide
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Current version
S-ISME—
Current version
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› Domain coverage
A1Governance, Risk & Compliance
S-ISME● core
A1Governance, Risk & Compliance
● core
A18Security Leadership
S-ISME● core
A18Security Leadership
● core
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