Issue with CISSP Application Experience Requirement

winkleri — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:56:44 GMT

Hello,

I am experiencing an issue with my CISSP application. After submitting my application, the system automatically displays the following message:

Please note, you have not met the minimum experience requirement within this application. Please see the ISC2 website for the requirements for the certification you are seeking.

Because of this, my endorser was not notified and cannot proceed with the endorsement.

I have four years of relevant professional experience, along with a relevant master’s degree, which should satisfy the experience requirements for CISSP certification.

Could you please help me review my application and resolve this issue?

Re: Issue with CISSP Application Experience Requirement

DJExamTeam — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:14:16 GMT

Thank you for contacting the ISC2 Community Board.

https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-experience-requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of five years cumulative, full-time experience in two or more of the eight domains of the current CISSP Exam Outline. Earning a post-secondary degree (bachelors or masters) in computer science, information technology (IT) or related fields may satisfy up to one year of the required experience or an additional credential from the ISC2 approved list may satisfy up to one year of the required experience. Part-time work and internships may also count towards the experience requirement.

Full-Time Experience: Your work experience is accrued monthly. Thus, you must have worked a minimum of 35 hours/week for four weeks in order to accrue one month of work experience.

Part-Time Experience: Your part-time experience cannot be less than 20 hours a week and no more than 34 hours a week.

1040 hours of part-time = 6 months of full time experience
2080 hours of part-time = 12 months of full time experience

Internship: Paid or unpaid internship is acceptable. You will need documentation on company/organization letterhead confirming your position as an intern. If you are interning at a school, the document can be on the registrar's stationery.

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