The standard CISSP exam registration is $749 in the Americas. After passing, you pay an annual maintenance fee (AMF) of $135 and earn 120 CPE credits every 3 years. Budget separately for books, courses and practice exams, and for retakes if needed.
USA CISSP Exam: Quick Facts
- Offered by
- ISC2
- Format
- CAT, 100–150 questions
- Time
- 3 hours
- Passing
- 700 / 1000
- Exam cost
- $749
- Experience
- 5 years (4 with a degree or approved cert)
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