Live Online CISSP Exam Preparation for Working Cybersecurity Professionals
Prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credential with 40+ hours of live guided training, recordings, 3,000+ practice and revision resources, CAT-style mock exams, practical security scenarios and an AI-powered LMS. EduDelphi supports your preparation; ISC2 controls the official examination, experience review, endorsement and credential maintenance.
Understand the credential route before you plan your CISSP course
CISSP is a senior-level cybersecurity credential covering governance, risk, architecture, networks, identity, testing, operations and software security. Passing the exam is one stage in the separate ISC2 certification pathway.
| Credential | CISSP |
|---|---|
| Official body | ISC2 |
| EduDelphi role | Live online CISSP preparation and study support |
| Delivery | Live classes, recordings and flexible reinforcement |
| Current exam | Computerized Adaptive Testing; 100-150 items; 3 hours |
| Official fee reference | US$749 in many global regions, subject to current ISC2 regional pricing and taxes |
Choose CISSP when you need to connect the whole security picture
This route is best aligned to professionals who are already working across cybersecurity, IT, controls, architecture, risk or operations and now need broader judgement across an organisation’s security posture.
Security architecture & engineering
For professionals shaping secure designs, cryptography, cloud choices, resilience and technical control patterns.
GRC, risk & assurance
For people connecting security risk, governance, audit evidence, compliance and business accountability.
Security operations & IAM
For leaders working with monitoring, incident response, privileged access, recovery and operational controls.
Security leadership path
For experienced practitioners preparing to contribute to wider security programmes and senior decisions.
When another route may fit better: CISA is more IT-audit-led, CISM is security-management-led, CRISC centres on IT risk and controls, and CCSP is cloud-security specific.
What Is Included in the EduDelphi Online CISSP Course?
A structured course system for working professionals who need live explanation, practical context, disciplined practice and a flexible way to revisit difficult domains.
Live teaching
40+ guided hours
Faculty-led domain teaching, scenario discussions, question debriefs and a practical revision plan.
Practice
3,000+ resources
Practice questions, CAT-style mocks, revision drills and focused work on weaker domain areas.
LMS support
Study between sessions
Recordings, notes, mind maps, infographics, podcasts and AI-powered study support.
Applied learning
Practical security cases
Connect governance, architecture, identity, operations and controls to the choices security teams make.
Flexible reinforcement
Live, recorded or self-paced
Use recordings and self-paced support when fixed class timings do not fit your professional schedule.
Additional routes
One-to-one & corporate
Discuss targeted support or private cohorts for individual needs and global security teams.
CISSP Syllabus: Eight Security Domains & Exam Weightings
The official CISSP exam outline is organised across eight weighted domains. EduDelphi’s separate mock strategy helps candidates practise the judgement required by CAT-style questions.
1. Security and Risk Management – 16%
- Security ethics, governance, policy, legal and regulatory context.
- Risk management, threat modelling, supply-chain risk and business continuity.
- Security awareness and security strategy aligned to business objectives.
2. Asset Security – 10%
- Data and asset classification, ownership and secure handling.
- Data lifecycle, retention, destruction and protection requirements.
- Security controls for data at rest, in use and in transit.
3. Security Architecture and Engineering – 13%
- Secure design principles, models, cryptography and solution vulnerabilities.
- Cloud, distributed, IoT, container and system-architecture security.
- Physical security, resilience and the system lifecycle.
4. Communication and Network Security – 13%
- Secure network design, segmentation, protocols and components.
- Remote access, wireless, third-party connectivity and network monitoring.
- Architecture decisions for secure communications.
5. Identity and Access Management (IAM) – 13%
- Identification, authentication, federation and access-control models.
- Authorisation, provisioning, privileged access and identity lifecycle decisions.
- Physical and logical access to organisational assets.
6. Security Assessment and Testing – 12%
- Assessment strategies, control testing, audit approaches and evidence.
- Vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, reviews and reporting.
- Analysis of output, remediation and ethical disclosure.
7. Security Operations – 13%
- Monitoring, logging, incident management, recovery and resilience.
- Vulnerability, configuration, change and physical-security operations.
- Investigations, evidence handling, business continuity and disaster recovery.
8. Software Development Security – 10%
- Security in the software-development lifecycle and delivery ecosystem.
- Application-security controls, testing, acquired software and secure coding.
- Risk analysis and software-security effectiveness.
EduDelphi CAT Strategy & Mock Rehearsal
Learn through practical security decision scenarios
CISSP preparation is more useful when candidates can connect a technical warning sign to the risk, control, owner and escalation decision it creates.
- Separate a security symptom from the underlying business-risk decision.
- Identify the accountable owner, relevant controls and evidence needed.
- Decide what should be contained, escalated, tested and monitored next.
Who Can Take CISSP? Experience Requirements & the Associate Route
CISSP exam preparation and full credential eligibility are not the same. ISC2 makes the official experience and endorsement determination.
Can I sit the CISSP exam before I have five years of experience?
Yes. Candidates may take the exam before meeting the full experience requirement. If you pass first, the Associate of ISC2 route allows time to gain the required qualifying experience before seeking the CISSP credential.
The waiver rules are specific: a qualifying degree or one ISC2-approved credential may satisfy up to one year only. Check the current ISC2 CISSP experience requirements.
How the CISSP CAT Exam Actually Works
The CISSP examination is adaptive: each response helps determine the next item. Preparing for the format means planning your time, reading each scenario closely and committing to the best available response.
| Official current reference | What candidates should plan for |
|---|---|
| Exam format | Computerized Adaptive Testing with multiple-choice and advanced item types. |
| Questions | 100-150 exam items. Each minimum-length CAT exam includes 25 unscored pretest items; candidates cannot distinguish them from scored items. |
| Duration | 3 hours. Breaks are permitted, but all break time counts toward the maximum administration time. |
| Answer review | Once an answer is finalised, it cannot be reviewed or changed. |
| Passing score | 700 out of 1,000 points; this is a scaled score, not 70% correct. |
| Results | Pass/fail results are issued immediately after CAT completion. ISC2 does not provide a numerical score; eligible unsuccessful candidates receive domain diagnostic feedback. |
| Testing | ISC2-authorized Pearson VUE test centres, subject to current rules and availability. |
| Languages | English, Chinese, German, Japanese and Spanish under the current outline. |
Adaptive format
No backtracking
Read before finalising: CAT uses your earlier responses to select the next item, so ISC2 does not allow item review.
Time control
Breaks use exam time
Plan food, water and pacing around the three-hour clock rather than assuming an optional break pauses it.
Retake policy
30 / 60 / 90 days
ISC2 currently permits up to four attempts in 12 months, with longer test-free waits after subsequent unsuccessful attempts.
What Happens After You Pass the CISSP Exam?
A CISSP pass is followed by a separate ISC2 certification application. Passing candidates should plan the experience and endorsement steps promptly rather than treating the exam result as the final step.
A CISSP Study Plan That Can Work Around a Demanding Role
The course includes 40+ guided hours, with live sessions, recordings and self-paced reinforcement. The right total preparation period depends on your existing domain experience, weekly capacity and intended exam date.
- Live faculty teaching for domain understanding and question debriefs.
- Recordings and LMS resources for revision around travel, work and time zones.
- One-to-one support where a more targeted study route is required.
- Corporate options for teams that need planned, coordinated preparation.
Online CISSP Course Fees & Official ISC2 Cost Planning
EduDelphi training
Course fee on request
Live, self-paced, one-to-one and corporate routes can differ by learning mode, cohort structure and support level. We will share the current written training fee and package inclusions before enrolment.
Separate official costs
US$749 ISC2 exam reference
ISC2 currently lists US$749 for the CISSP exam in many global regions. EMEA and UK pricing can differ. CISSP holders also currently pay a US$135 annual maintenance fee and complete CPE requirements. Taxes, region, resits and other official policies can affect the final total.
Where Can CISSP Support Your Cybersecurity Career?
CISSP preparation develops the broad security vocabulary used across governance, risk, design, networks, identity, assessment and operations. It can support a stronger narrative for senior cybersecurity responsibility; outcomes still depend on experience, role scope and employer needs.
CISSP vs CISA vs CISM vs CRISC vs CCSP
| Route | Primary focus | Best fit when |
|---|---|---|
| CISSP | Broad security architecture, engineering, operations, governance and risk. | You need wider senior cybersecurity breadth. |
| CISA | IT audit, assurance, controls and governance. | Audit and assurance are the main responsibility. |
| CISM | Information-security governance, programme, risk and incident management. | You are progressing toward security-management responsibility. |
| CRISC | IT risk identification, assessment and control. | Risk and control design are central to the role. |
| CCSP | Cloud security architecture, governance and operations. | Cloud-security responsibility is your specialist focus. |
Preparation Led by Practical Security and Controls Expertise
CISSP-qualified faculty
Kashif Akhtar
Qualified Engineer, CISSP, CSCP, PMP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE
Kashif uses an exam-focused, management-aware approach to connect governance, risk, controls, architecture, identity and security operations to the decisions experienced professionals make at work.
Corporate CISSP Training for Global Cybersecurity, Risk & Technology Teams
A private cohort can create a shared preparation route for security, IT, audit, GRC and technology-risk teams without losing the operating context that makes the qualification relevant.
1. Needs mapping
Start with the team context
Discuss roles, existing security exposure, target certification routes and the organisation’s audit, risk or control environment.
2. Cohort design
Plan practical delivery
Set time-zone-aware sessions, pacing, recordings where agreed, study support and relevant practical scenarios.
3. Practice & visibility
Keep preparation organised
Use CAT-style mock planning, question checkpoints and agreed attendance or progress visibility for the cohort.
How Do You Maintain CISSP After Passing?
The CISSP credential continues beyond the exam. ISC2 currently requires 120 CPE credits over each three-year cycle, including 40 CPE credits each year, and lists a US$135 annual maintenance fee. ISC2 controls the current maintenance policy and should be checked before you plan renewal.
Common Questions from Global CISSP Candidates
What does CISSP stand for?
Who can take the CISSP exam?
What is the Associate of ISC2 route?
How does the CISSP experience waiver work?
How many questions are on the CISSP exam?
Can I go back and change an answer on the CISSP CAT exam?
How long is the CISSP exam?
What score is needed to pass CISSP?
When do I receive my CISSP CAT result?
What happens if I fail the CISSP exam?
Can I take the CISSP exam from home?
How long is a CISSP exam purchase valid?
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Is the course live or self-paced?
CISSP vs CISA vs CISM: which should I choose?
Can companies arrange corporate CISSP training?
How do I maintain CISSP?
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CISSP and Certified Information Systems Security Professional are registered marks of ISC2. EduDelphi provides CISSP exam preparation and does not award the credential.
