topic Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona in Exams

Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Rebeka — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 06:55:38 GMT

Hello everyone,,

I just finished grad school with a major in information assurance and cybersecurity and i'm confused whether to take the CAP or CISSP. There is very little information on cap and a lot of information on SSCP and CISSP. I have 5 year of experience working in an IT field. Also there is a clause about an expert endorsing your after you've taking the exams. Can someone please help me?

Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona

AlecTrevelyan — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 11:39:59 GMT

CAP is aligned very tightly to the RMF which is mandated for use in US federal agencies:

https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CAP

CISSP is seen as the gold standard for Information Security professionals so has a much wider ranging appeal in terms of job roles for which it may be required / desired:

https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CISSP

Choose which one fits with your aspirations if you only want to earn one - there's nothing stopping you from earning both!

The endorsement process requires that an existing ISC2 member vouches for your experience. If you don't know any ISC2 members then ISC2 themselves can act as your endorser:

https://www.isc2.org/Endorsement

Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona

Jasperuk — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:23:06 GMT

If you are fairly new to the infosec world you might want to consider the SSCP, as you do mention it. Some of the guys who work with me are taking this route as they are just starting out on their careers. The SSCP gives them a great foundation and is an achievable certification for both job satisfaction and professional development while they are building up those required 5 years needed for CISSP certification.

To me all the certifications have their own value. As someone who has interviewed a lot of job applicants over the years, seeing you holding any certification tells me you are serious about investing time in your personal development but I always ask what your motivation was for a certification as well. Interview candidates who are successful articulate they did it to improve themselves and learn, those that did it to improve their job chances typically fail the interview.

Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona

sandra854 — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:53:44 GMT

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Hello everyone,,

I just finished grad school with a major in information assurance and cybersecurity and i'm confused whether to take the CAP or CISSP. There is very little information on cap and a lot of information on SSCP and CISSP. I have 5 year of experience working in an IT field. Also there is a clause about an expert endorsing your after you've taking the exams. Can someone please help me?
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CAP and CISSP certification revolve around different themes: CAP focuses on security audits and compliance, while CISSP is completely related to network security. Compared with the five years required by CISSP, CAP certification candidates only need two years of experience.

Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona

rslade — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:39:03 GMT

> sandra854 (Viewer) edited a reply in Exams on 01-25-2021 02:53 PM in the (ISC)²

> I just
> finished grad school with a major in information assurance and cybersecurity and
> i'm confused whether to take the CAP or CISSP.

If you are specifically pursuing an infosec job with the US federal government, then you might want to sit the CAP, but you probably want to sit the CISSP first in any case.

Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona

LiteblueInsider — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:25:10 GMT

Hello everyone,

I've recently completed my graduate degree with a major in information assurance and cybersecurity, and I'm facing a dilemma regarding whether to pursue the CAP or CISSP certification. There seems to be a scarcity of information about CAP compared to the abundance of resources available for SSCP and CISSP. I currently have five years of experience in the IT field. Additionally, I've come across a clause mentioning the requirement of an expert endorsement after taking the exams. Can someone please provide some guidance or insights on this matter?

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Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona

CBMExamTeam — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:26:32 GMT

@Rebeka You can reach out to one of our Training Advisors here: https://cloud.connect.isc2.org/consult?utm_campaign=H-B2C-Consult&utm_source=isc2web&utm_medium=textlink&utm_content=megamenu

Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona

Early_Adopter — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:26:49 GMT

Sorry, what’s LiteBlue and how does it relate here.

CAP is now called CGRC btw so maybe you could search that(probably still quite thin):

https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cgrc

Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona

Johnflee — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:40:34 GMT

Hi all,

I recently finished my graduate studies in information assurance and cybersecurity but am uncertain about whether to pursue the CAP or CISSP certification. There's a noticeable lack of detailed information on CAP, especially compared to the wealth of resources for SSCP and CISSP. With five years of IT experience under my belt, I also noticed a stipulation about needing an expert endorsement post-exam. Could anyone offer some advice or perspectives on this?

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Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona

JoeMama — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:19:03 GMT

If you're new to the infosec field, consider the SSCP—it's a solid choice, especially for those starting their careers. Some of my colleagues are pursuing it for its foundational value and as a stepping stone toward the CISSP. Each certification holds its worth.
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From my experience interviewing candidates, holding any certification demonstrates a commitment to personal growth. However, I always inquire about their motivation. Those who articulate a desire for self-improvement tend to fare better than those focused solely on job prospects.

Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona

jonesdirect — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:01:02 GMT

Both the CAP (Certified Authorization Professional) and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certifications are valuable in the field of cybersecurity, but they serve different purposes and have slightly different focuses.

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Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona

JMExamTeam — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:31:17 GMT

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Re: Certified Authorisation Professional (CAP) OR Certified Information Systems Security Professiona

Pokrak — Sun, 04 May 2025 05:37:57 GMT

Great job on completing your grad school—congrats! 🎓

Since you already have 5 years of experience in IT and a degree in information assurance and cybersecurity, you’re in a solid position to pursue either the CISSP or the CAP, depending on your career goals.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

CISSP is broader and highly recognized across many industries. It covers a wide range of topics in cybersecurity and is ideal if you’re aiming for leadership roles like Security Manager, Architect, or Consultant. It’s great for people looking to validate deep knowledge across domains of security.
CAP is more specialized and focused on risk management, information systems authorization, and compliance—specifically following the RMF (Risk Management Framework). If you’re targeting a career in federal government, DoD, or compliance-heavy environments, CAP might be a better fit.

Regarding the endorsement—yes, after passing the exam, you’ll need to be endorsed by another ISC2-certified professional (anyone holding a valid ISC2 certification like CISSP, SSCP, etc.). This is mainly a formality to verify your experience; ISC2 also allows you to request endorsement directly from them if you don’t know someone personally.

Hope this helps! Best of luck whichever path you choose. 👍

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