CISSP endorsement delays

tbd

Hello everyone!

I submitted CISSP endorsement application on Dec 28th 2024. 5+ weeks later, there's still no update on the portal. The application appears to be stuck in the 'Received' stage. Has the average processing time increased from 4–6 weeks? @Kaity

nkeaton

That is not unusual. Most of my endorsements, even the ones that only needed to accept the code of ethics took around 4 weeks. I am sure that they are probably catching up from holidays and have had some really bad weather there. I know that it seems like forever. Unfortunately your certificate will be March 1 instead of February 1 now. Congratulations on your exam. It is a big deal, and ISC2 tries to keep the integrity of the exams.

dcontesti

@nkeaton @tbd

Kaity (one of the system Administrators) just posted that endorsements are taking a full 4 - 6 weeks presently.

I would wait until the 6 week level after which I would reach out to customer Service (https://isc2.og/contact-us) to see if they can assist you.

Regards

nkeaton

Thank you for sharing that. With the time of year and the weather this January, I am not surprised. ISC2’s move saved them from hurricanes but not the bitter cold.

Rooks

@tbd wrote:
Hello everyone!
I submitted CISSP endorsement application on Dec 28th 2024. 5+ weeks later, there's still no update on the portal. The application appears to be stuck in the 'Received' stage. Has the average processing time increased from 4–6 weeks? @Kaity

ISC2 takes notoriously long time for process anything, saying this from personal experience. It took for me over 6 weeks for the application approved from ISC2. ISC2 seriously needs to improve this process.

Hope you get yours approved soon.

Cheers

Rooks

dcontesti

When did ISC2 move its operations. I know their corporate Head Office is in the DC are but thought that operations were still in Florida?

tbd

@Rooks How long did it take for you to get the approval?

I agree, ISC2 should plan something to speed up the process. I believe many people will be happy to volunteer if needed.

ascharf

It takes them a ridiculously long time! I am at the 6 week mark today. For other certifications I've earned, it was literally just a few days! I mean....this is slower than the DMV....

Rooks

@tbd wrote:
@Rooks How long did it take for you to get the approval?
I agree, ISC2 should plan something to speed up the process. I believe many people will be happy to volunteer if needed.

It took well over 6 weeks after my endorsement confirmed. It's literally ridiculous amount of time for this. They need to improve this as asap.

dcontesti

@Rooks,

Hmmmm, 4 -6+ is an average and depending on circumstances which can very. End of Year, lots of folks jumping on the band wagon to get the certs (spending last year's budget, holidays (remember all Endorsements, etc. are handled out of the Florida office (so skeleton staff for Christmas and New Year)), weather (yes hurricanes happen), staff sick, etc.

If you check with other certification bodies, they also post a 4 - 6 week window for this process.

d