Section A

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is one of the most globally recognized certifications in the cybersecurity industry. It validates the skills and knowledge of security professionals in designing, developing and managing a cybersecurity program.

The CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) includes a broad spectrum of topics that encapsulates all relevant disciplines in the field of cybersecurity. These disciplines are categorized into the following eight domains:

Domain 1: Security and risk management

Domain 2: Asset security

Domain 3: Security architecture and engineering

Domain 4: Communication and network security

Domain 5: Identity and access management (IAM)

Domain 6: Security assessment and testing

Domain 7: Security operations

Domain 8: Software development security

The CISSP exam assesses your knowledge, and even more importantly, your competence as a security professional. We will take a more in-depth look at these 8 domains in the CISSP study guide section below.


Section B

Domain 1: Security and risk management

Domain 2: Asset security

Domain 3: Security architecture and engineering

Domain 4: Communication and network security


Section C

Domain 1: Security and risk management

Domain 2: Asset security

Domain 3: Security architecture and engineering

Domain 4: Communication and network security


Section D

Domain 1: Security and risk management

Domain 2: Asset security

Domain 3: Security architecture and engineering

Domain 4: Communication and network security

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Step 1:

Security and risk management

This domain covers the fundamental concepts of information security including governance, compliance, regulations, and how to assess and manage risks. Domain 1 makes up 16% of the CISSP exam.

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