Information Systems Security Management Professional

Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP, sometimes CISSP-ISSMP) is an advanced information security certification issued by (ISC)2[1] that focuses on the management aspects of information security.[2] In September 2014, Computerworld rated ISSMP one of the top ten most valuable certifications in all of tech.[3]

Requirements

To receive an ISSMP designation a person must:

1. Hold a valid CISSP certification

2. Have two or more years of professional experience in the area of security-related management.

3. Pass the ISSMP exam

Content

The ISSMP exam focuses on five areas of information security:

1. Security Leadership and Management

2. Security Lifecycle Management

3. Security Compliance Management

4. Contingency Management

5. Law, Ethics and Incident Management

References

  1. ↑ GCN: DOD approves new credentials for security professionals
  2. ↑ InfoSecurity Magazine (Sep 2009): Finding your way: An overview of information security industry qualifications and associations
  3. ↑ ComperWorld: IT skills that are in demand, and those that will be