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[PASSED] Officially CISSP! Timeline and Endorsement experience

Aykar — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:37:35 GMT

Finally, the "Congratulation" email arrived! I am thrilled to share that my CISSP application has been approved. This journey was intense, but reaching the finish line feels incredible. I wanted to share my timeline and some details about the endorsement process to help those currently waiting.

Gratitude

First, a huge thank you to this community. The resources, the I passed posts, and the technical deep dives shared here were instrumental in keeping me focused. Also, thanks to my study groups and mentors who helped me bridge the gap between thinking like a manager and the technical domains.

The Endorsement Timeline

For those checking their email every 5 minutes (we've all been there), here was my experience:

Provisionally Passed: JAN / 27
Submission Date: JAN / 29
Endorsement Method: CISSP Budy
Approval Received: Today! (3 weeks total).

The Endorsement Process & Topics

The application was straightforward but required precision. I focused my experience description on:

Mapping to Domains: I ensured my job descriptions clearly used the terminology from the 8 domains (e.g., Identity and Access Management, Security Risk Management).
The Managerial Lens: Even for technical roles, I highlighted my involvement in policy, risk assessment, and decision-making processes.
Evidence: I had my documentation ready, though the process was smooth as my endorser was also a CISSP in good standing.

Re: [PASSED] Officially CISSP! Timeline and Endorsement experience

nkeaton — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:38:43 GMT

@Aykar Congratulations. Don’t forget to celebrate.

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Blue_bird — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:16:45 GMT

Huge Congratulations..!🎉🎈 @Aykar

Re: [PASSED] Officially CISSP! Timeline and Endorsement experience

Aykar — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:10:08 GMT

Thanks you. Appreciate.

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Aykar — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:11:10 GMT

Thanks.

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akkem — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:39:08 GMT

Congratulations @Aykar

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ericgeater — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:34:02 GMT

You made it! Congratulations.

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Aykar — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:39:53 GMT

Thanks so much.

Re: [PASSED] Officially CISSP! Timeline and Endorsement experience

cr54678 — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:01:30 GMT

Congratulations!
a question other recent alumnus, is this timeline altered by not having a ISC2 buddy ?