Information Systems Security Engineering Professional

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Information Systems Security Engineering Professional is a designation awarded by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2.

For experienced information security professionals with an International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium ((ISC)²) credential in good standing, the (ISC)² ISSEP Concentration demonstrates acquired rigorous knowledge of select Common Body of Knowledge(CBK) domains in Security Engineering.

The major domains of the CBK covered by ISSEP certification are:

  • Systems Security Engineering
  • Certification and Accreditation
  • Technical Management
  • U.S. Government Information Assurance Regulations

Passing a concentration examination demonstrates proven capabilities and subject-matter expertise beyond that required for the CISSP or SSCP credentials. Current Concentrations for CISSPs and SSCPs include the:

ISSAP, Concentration in Architecture

ISSEP, Concentration in Engineering

ISSMP, Concentration in Management

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