topic Re: Worried about Delay in CISSP Certification in Exams

Worried about Delay in CISSP Certification

Ahuang1690 — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:37:35 GMT

Hello,

I passed my CISSP exam back on 7/25 and sent in my application on 7/28. I understand it takes 4-6 weeks to process but I'm worried that I may not get approved or it may get delayed since my background is a little more on the unique side.

I'm a licensed mechanical engineer with most of my experience managing ICS network, end point devices and servers for a utility plant with some experience in front end development. In my field, I don't have anyone that has a CISSP certificate that can validate for me and my previous supervisor had left the company.

I had provided a link to a conference database that showcased my teams work and I can provide references that can vouch for my work. Is there anything I can do to assist with the certification process?

Re: Worried about Delay in CISSP Certification

nkeaton — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:59:32 GMT

@Ahuang1690 that 4 - 6 weeks seems like forever. I am guessing that you are having ISC2 endorse you. I have not been through that process and guessing that takes longer. As long as you could relate your experience to at least 2 domains, you should be alright.

Re: Worried about Delay in CISSP Certification

Ahuang1690 — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:17:56 GMT

You're correct, I am requesting for ISC2 to endorse. I noted down the domains I've worked in. I worry that since I haven't personally seen any Mechanical engineer with cybersecurity experience, it's not typical and would be harder to get endorsed.

Re: Worried about Delay in CISSP Certification

Ahuang1690 — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:18:48 GMT

Re: Worried about Delay in CISSP Certification

DJExamTeam — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:49:52 GMT

Thank you for reaching out to ISC2 Community Board.

Typically, the endorsement review process runs around 4-6 weeks. Please note that there will be no interim status provided. If additional information is required or when endorsement team approved the application, you will receive an email notification from the team