ISSEP Certification – New Training Experience, New Exam Outline

[mariatirado]

ISSEP has officially been upgraded. The revised exam outline reflects the latest Job Task Analysis, and the new adaptive training is built to support systems security engineers with targeted, personalized instruction.

The platform adapts to your pace and confidence level, offering immediate feedback and dynamic content. Updated learning materials - including a revised eTextbook and study questions eBook - are now available to support your preparation.

If you specialize in systems security engineering, this is your opportunity to validate your expertise with a credential built for today’s challenges.

Learn more about the ISSEP updates: https://www.isc2.org/insights/2025/08/next-level-certifications-for-cissp 

[mangopudding]

@ervinfrenzel  / @nkeaton - I'm heading in on 12/31 morning to write my EP.  Thank-you for all the discussions and insights the past few months.  Will update you after.  

[ervinfrenzel]

@mangopudding go kick some butt tomorrow, you should do well.  I took it the third time but still had an issue with it - that is mine as I discovered I am overthinking it now.  The first one kinda blew me out of the water (which oddly I didn't do too bad for doing so horribly - passed a domain or two).  Haven't done that well since.  The others were significantly less technical, but I have done worse - so definitely overthinking it.  

Good luck, do well.

[nkeaton]

@mangopudding Best wishes.

[mangopudding]

Well... that EP exam kicked me.  😓

But heck - 2026 is only 11 hours away - New Year to prepare and re-write it to pass.  😊

Happy New Year!

[nkeaton]

@mangopudding  I am sorry to hear that.  At least you have a positive outlook over it.  Definitely the hardest practice test will ever take.  I know that I think that the CGRC and familiarity with the NIST documents were what got me through.  Just relax, and do what think is best in 30 days.  Best wishes.