topic Re: Certifications Chart in Exams

Certifications Chart

gidyn — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:17:30 GMT

It would be nice to see a chart showing all the ISC2 certifications and how they relate to each other, perhaps along the lines of https://pauljerimy.com/security-certification-roadmap/. There is the certifications overview page and Pathfinder, but other than CISSP concentrations, it doesn't show clearly how the different certifications overlap and differentiate, or the difficulty levels.

Re: Certifications Chart

gidyn — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:36:31 GMT

As a concrete example, I wanted to know whether CSSLP would be the next step for me after passing CISSP-ISSAP. Looking at the exam outline, it seems to be a small subset of CISSP, which is the general perception amongst those who've heard of it. However, people who've actually taken the exam describe it as very narrow and deep, with little CISSP overlap.

Re: Certifications Chart

nkeaton — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:55:10 GMT

The old expression It depends really applies here. The path will differ depending on the experience of the individual. For instance I hold four (ISC)2 certifications and could probably pass the HCISPP, but I can't qualify because I do not have actual healthcare experience and never will. So you need to look at experience requirements and chart your own path.

Re: Certifications Chart

TrickyDicky — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 20:32:13 GMT

There used be a graphic that displayed the certification pathway (along management / practitioner / specialist lines). It was produced in a booklet that (ISC)2 used to target HR departments (in the hope that they would look for appropriate certifications in their job specs). I remember it from about 10 years ago. It would appear that this chart hasn't been maintained.
Someone from (ISC)2 might be able to comment on your query @AndreaMoore

Re: Certifications Chart

Kaity — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:37:30 GMT

I didn't know the doc you were referring to @TrickyDicky, but a colleague of mine did! She said it only had SSCP, CISSP and the concentrations on it, so it doesn't really do enough to compare overlaps, etc. for the current certifications.

But, we do have this document that puts the information from the various cert web pages into one place, plus explains benefit to the organization by having staffers who hold each.

I hope this helps!

Re: Certifications Chart

malangeg — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:26:41 GMT

Good Day

please help, I want to write CISSP online but i don't see option where can charge on PearsonVUE site

Re: Certifications Chart

Kaity — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:11:47 GMT

Hi all,

ISC2 exams are not available to take online, only in Pearson VUE test centers.

Re: Certifications Chart

malangeg — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 13:26:52 GMT

How many questions for exams?

Re: Certifications Chart

JMExamTeam — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:57:42 GMT

Hello @malangeg,

Thank you for reaching out to ISC2 through the Community Boards.

The number of questions depends on which exam you are wanting to take. You may find out more on all the exams ISC2 has to offer from our website here. In each exam there is an Outline that gives this information as well as the number of questions and length of time each exam is.

For any questions on ISC2 exams that the Ouline does not answer, please reach out to the Exam Team at examadministration@isc2.org, and will be assisted further.

Regards,

JMExamTeam