CISSP - Application/Experience Requirement Time Limit

[Carnol]

Hello,

I am interested in pursuing the CISSP certification.

I am wondering how long do you have to submit the application after completing the exam? At this time I do not have the necessary 4/5 years of work experience necessary, but according to this site, you have up to 2 years to gain the experience. https://www.test-king.com/guide-what-is-the-endorsement-process-in-cissp-exam.htm at which point you can then submit an application along with your test results. This is consistent with the CISA exam which I have also passed.

However, I noticed on the ISC website it lists the below:

All candidates who pass an (ISC)² credential examination must complete the certification application process within nine months of their exam date.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

[weodeo]

In short, don't wait before applying! Within nine months of passing the CISSP exam, you must apply for certification even if you don't fully qualify and have yet to have 4/5 years of experience. You will have the Associate of ISC(2) certification until the day you have enough experience for the CISSP certification -- you will then have to apply for the CISSP, be endorsed by a fellow CISSP member, provide your job history etc. The only cost for the "upgrade" is a higher annual fee, 125 USD instead of 50 USD.

That's what I did and it worked fine. I passed the CISSP exam in April 2021, was Associate until last month and I've now got my CISSP certification.