Build Your Security Knowledge. Improve Your Exam Judgement.
Learn how to connect security concepts, assess risk and choose the most appropriate action—not just memorise definitions.
EduDelphi’s CISSP course combines 40+ live faculty-led hours with an AI-powered learning portal, 3,000+ practice questions, multiple mocks and personal feedback. Choose Singapore classroom, live online, private or corporate training, with supported self-paced and revision options too.
What is CISSP?
CISSP stands for Certified Information Systems Security Professional. It is a cybersecurity certification administered by ISC2, covering eight areas of technical and management knowledge. EduDelphi provides the training and support; ISC2 manages the exam and certification.
This course suits security engineers, architects, consultants, IT risk and assurance professionals, and people moving into broader security responsibilities. If you are still building experience, we can help you understand the Associate of ISC2 route.
What You Get with Your CISSP Training
Experienced teaching, useful resources and continued support—all in one organised study plan.
Live Teaching & Recordings
Work through all eight domains with faculty. Revisit recorded explanations when a topic needs another look.
A Resource-Rich LMS
Study with notes, mind maps, infographics, topic summaries, glossaries, reference sheets, study planners and much more.
3,000+ Practice Questions
Build your knowledge with topic questions and mixed scenarios. Explanations help you understand the answer and the alternatives.
Multiple Mocks & Feedback
Practise under time pressure, review your mistakes with faculty and focus your revision where it matters most.
Live Help & Revision
Ask questions, attend doubt-clearing and get support during revision. Repeat live sessions and later revision batches are included.
AI Study Support
Use the LMS study assistant to clarify concepts and find learning resources between classes. Faculty help remains part of the course.
Recordings, practice, revision resources and trainer support help you keep moving through the course. You also receive an EduDelphi Certificate of Training.
Learn, Practise and Improve
A large resource library should make studying easier—not leave you wondering what to do next.
Learn
Follow a study plan with live teaching, recordings and clear explanations. Use notes and visual summaries to connect the concepts.
Practise
Start with topic questions, then work through mixed scenarios and timed mocks. Learn to read the requirement and weigh close answer choices.
Improve
Review mistakes, bring questions to faculty and strengthen weaker areas. Use focused revision to improve knowledge, interpretation and timing.
The 40+ live hours are part of your preparation—not the whole commitment. Allow time for reading, question practice, revision and mocks alongside teaching.
Choose Your CISSP Study Option
Singapore classroom and live online training, with flexible routes for individuals and teams.
Singapore Classroom
Learn directly with faculty, discuss scenarios and practise with other professionals. Classroom and private arrangements are available across Singapore.
Live Online
Join interactive faculty-led sessions, ask questions and continue your study through recordings and the LMS.
Private & Corporate
Choose 1:1 tuition or a private team cohort, with classroom, onsite or online delivery and a tailored schedule.
Supported self-paced, intensive and revision options
Supported self-paced: study through recordings and the LMS, with faculty help and revision support.
Intensive preparation: a more concentrated teaching route for candidates who can commit additional study time.
Focused revision: question clinics, mock review and targeted help for candidates who have already studied the syllabus.
We help you choose a route around your starting knowledge, work commitments and exam target.
CISSP Syllabus and Exam Weights
Build technical understanding and the judgement to apply it across security decisions.
Current exam outline: effective since 15 April 2024. The weights below are ISC2’s current average examination weights.
| CISSP domain | Weight | What you study |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Security and Risk Management | 16% | Governance, risk, ethics, legal responsibilities, security policy and business continuity. |
| 2. Asset Security | 10% | Ownership, classification, information handling, retention and data protection. |
| 3. Security Architecture and Engineering | 13% | Secure design, security models, cryptography, cloud and enterprise architecture. |
| 4. Communication and Network Security | 13% | Network design, secure communications, segmentation and protection of data flows. |
| 5. Identity and Access Management | 13% | Identity lifecycle, authentication, authorisation and access-control decisions. |
| 6. Security Assessment and Testing | 12% | Assessment methods, testing, evidence, reporting and assurance. |
| 7. Security Operations | 13% | Monitoring, incident response, investigations, resilience, recovery and operational controls. |
| 8. Software Development Security | 10% | Secure development, testing, change, application risk and software supply chains. |
Cases connect the domains. For example, a cloud-service decision can involve information ownership, architecture, identity, third-party risk and operational responsibilities.
Source: ISC2 CISSP exam outline.
Your CISSP Trainers
Enterprise-security teaching supported by an assurance and investigations perspective.
Kashif Akhtar
Qualified Engineer | CSCP | PMP | CISA | CISM | CISSP | CRISC | CDPSE
CISSP & Cybersecurity Faculty
30+ Years in Technology, Security, Risk & Enterprise Systems
13+ Years in Professional Training
Kashif connects the eight domains with security decisions across banking, fintech, technology, telecom, data centres and regional organisations in Singapore.
His sessions use architecture cases, incident scenarios and intensive practice to develop the CISSP mindset: assess risk, understand the role and choose the best action—not simply the most technical answer.
More about Kashif’s teaching
His practical experience spans cybersecurity, enterprise technology, IT risk, governance and large-scale systems. Learners work through governance, asset security, architecture, networks, IAM, assessment, operations and software security.
Kashif helps candidates recognise BEST, FIRST and MOST appropriate questions, compare plausible responses and learn from mock analysis.
Tanvi P.
CISA | CIA | CFE | CAMS
20+ Years in Security Assurance, Investigations, Risk & Control Environments
Former Regional Financial Crime Risk – Standard Chartered · Former Vice President, Citi Global Investigations Unit · Former KPMG Forensic Services Manager
Tanvi brings an assurance and investigations perspective to governance, access risk, insider threats, monitoring, evidence and third-party controls.
Her cases show what happens when a control fails: how the issue is detected, what evidence matters, who owns the response and when escalation is needed.
More about Tanvi’s teaching
Her international experience across major financial institutions connects cybersecurity concepts with regulated banks, fintech businesses and multinational organisations.
She uses breach scenarios, access-control failures, investigations and third-party incidents to help learners assess control effectiveness and work through difficult judgement questions.
CISSP Exam Format and Mock Practice
Prepare for the way questions are presented—not just the topics they cover.
| Exam fact | Current format |
|---|---|
| Format | Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) |
| Number of items | 100–150 |
| Maximum time | 3 hours |
| Question types | Multiple-choice and advanced item types |
| Passing standard | 700 out of 1,000 scaled points—not a raw 70% score |
| Testing | Authorised Pearson VUE test locations |
How CISSP CAT Works
CISSP is adaptive: your exam will not look exactly like someone else’s. The system uses your responses to select subsequent questions, while following the official domain weights.
You cannot go back. Once you submit an answer, you cannot review or change it. Practise reading carefully, choosing the best response and moving forward.
CAT questions and results: what should I expect?
- 100–150 items: the total varies according to the adaptive examination rules.
- Stopping at 100 does not reveal your result: candidates can pass or fail at the minimum length. Reaching 150 does not, by itself, tell you the outcome either.
- No numeric score on the normal report: you receive a pass/fail result rather than a numerical score.
- Feedback after an unsuccessful attempt: ISC2 provides domain-level proficiency information to help guide further preparation.
Your test centre provides a provisional result; ISC2 confirms the official result and next steps.
How EduDelphi Mocks Prepare You
Our multiple mocks build mixed-domain reasoning, pacing, concentration and the discipline of answering without going back. Faculty feedback helps you understand mistakes and focus your revision.
EduDelphi mocks do not replicate ISC2’s proprietary CAT algorithm. They are practice assessments, and a mock percentage does not convert into an official CISSP score.
How do I choose an exam appointment?
Use the official ISC2 registration process to choose an available authorised Pearson VUE appointment. Check the current registration and scheduling terms before fixing your exam date.
Sources: ISC2 exam outline, CAT guidance and exam results guidance.
Can You Take CISSP Without Five Years of Experience?
Yes. You can take the exam before completing the experience needed for full CISSP certification. If you pass first, you can apply to become an Associate of ISC2 while gaining the required experience.
CISSP Experience Requirements at a Glance
| Requirement | Current position |
|---|---|
| Normal CISSP experience | 5 cumulative years of qualifying work experience |
| Domains required | Experience across 2 or more of the 8 domains |
| Degree or approved credential waiver | Maximum 1 year in total—waivers cannot be added together |
| Remaining experience with the full one-year waiver | 4 years of qualifying experience |
| Part-time work and internships | May count under ISC2’s rules and documentation requirements |
| Pass before meeting the experience requirement | Apply for Associate of ISC2 status |
| Associate experience window | Up to 6 years to gain the required experience |
| Post-exam application | Complete the certification or Associate application process within 9 months of passing |
Which degrees and credentials can provide a waiver?
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, IT or a related field may satisfy up to one year of experience. A credential on ISC2’s approved list may also qualify. Holding both does not provide a two-year waiver: the total reduction is limited to one year.
Use the current approved list, not an older eligibility guide. ISC2 makes the final decision on your experience and supporting evidence.
What happens after I pass?
For full certification, complete experience verification and endorsement. If you do not know an eligible endorser, ISC2 can act as your endorser. Candidates without the required experience can use the Associate route instead.
Passing the exam alone does not give you the CISSP designation. Associate of ISC2 status is different from CISSP certification.
We help you understand the process and organise your next steps. Read our CISSP eligibility and experience guide.
Sources: ISC2 experience requirements and endorsement and Associate application guidance.
CISSP Course Fees in Singapore
Request your SGD tuition and instalment options for the study route you prefer.
We will explain the teaching, LMS resources, practice, mocks and faculty support included in your enrolment. You can discuss the complete course, supported self-paced study, focused revision or a private programme.
EduDelphi tuition and the official ISC2 examination fee are separate. You do not need to buy a second training course simply because you choose EduDelphi.
| Cost | Reference |
|---|---|
| EduDelphi training | SGD quotation; instalments available |
| Official CISSP exam | US$749 Asia-Pacific reference, paid separately to ISC2 |
| Maintenance after certification | Current CISSP annual fee: US$135 |
Official fees checked October 2026. Confirm taxes and terms at purchase. ISC2 examination pricing. Read our CISSP cost and retake guide for further detail.
Corporate CISSP Training in Singapore
Build a shared understanding of security risk while preparing your team for CISSP.
- Private company cohorts and tailored schedules.
- Onsite, classroom, live online or blended delivery.
- Team study plans, LMS resources and recordings.
- Relevant enterprise-security cases and question clinics.
- Multiple mocks, individual feedback and revision support.
Teams can also add practical workshops on security architecture, incident response, third-party risk and AI-security governance. These are separately scoped workplace workshops alongside certification preparation.
Where CISSP Fits in Singapore Security Roles
Connect the curriculum with the environments where security decisions have business consequences.
| Work environment | CISSP connection |
|---|---|
| Banking, fintech and regulated institutions | Risk ownership, governance, identity, third-party assurance and evidence. |
| Regional headquarters and multinational teams | Information ownership, access lifecycle, cross-border services and security responsibilities. |
| Telecom, technology and data centres | Architecture, network protection, resilience, incident response and recovery. |
| Security architecture and consulting | Trade-offs across design, software, networks, controls and business requirements. |
Singapore security-architecture and cyber-audit vacancies mention CISSP alongside relevant experience and other credentials. The qualification can support a professional direction; it does not guarantee a role, promotion or salary increase.
Career examples: Singtel security architecture and Standard Chartered cyber-security audit. Vacancy availability can change.
Try a CISSP-Style Practice Question
Original practice example—not an ISC2 exam question.
A Singapore regional business wants to use a new cloud analytics service. Before approving the design, the security team finds that information ownership, classification and third-party responsibilities have not been established.
What is the most appropriate next step?
- Select an encryption product immediately.
- Approve the service because it meets the availability target.
- Clarify ownership, data requirements and risks with the responsible stakeholders before agreeing controls.
- Delay all cloud projects indefinitely.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C. The missing requirements and accountable owners prevent a sound design decision. Encryption may be useful later, but choosing a product does not settle ownership and risk. Availability alone is insufficient, and a blanket ban does not assess this proposal.
The question is asking about the next decision in this situation—not the strongest technical tool in isolation.
A Simple Way to Work Through Scenarios
Faculty use cases and feedback to help you apply this reasoning. It is not a rule to choose a management answer every time: urgent incidents may call for immediate action.
CISSP vs CISM, CISA and CCSP
| Certification | Main focus | Choose it when… |
|---|---|---|
| CISSP | Broad technical and management security knowledge | You want experienced security-professional coverage across eight domains. |
| CISM | Security programme management and leadership | Your direction is managing security programmes and organisational risk. |
| CISA | IT audit, controls and assurance | Your role centres on evaluating systems and control effectiveness. |
| CCSP | Specialist cloud security | Your main direction is security in cloud environments. |
For deeper comparison, read CISA vs CISSP. You can also explore our Singapore cybersecurity courses or ISO 27001 implementation training if your goal is building an information-security management system.
For information and technology-risk decisions, explore our CRISC course in Singapore with classroom and online study, 3,000+ practice questions and individual revision support.
CISSP Course FAQs
Is classroom CISSP training available in Singapore?
Yes. EduDelphi offers Singapore classroom, live online, private and corporate training. Ask for the current delivery arrangements and venue for your selected programme.
Can I study at my own pace and still get faculty help?
Yes. Supported self-paced study combines recordings and LMS resources with faculty help, practice and revision support. You can also discuss focused revision if you have already studied the syllabus.
How much time should I allow for CISSP preparation?
The instructor-led course provides 40+ live faculty-led hours. Your wider preparation also includes reading, questions, revision and mocks. We help you choose a study plan around your starting knowledge, work commitments and exam target.
What does the CISSP LMS include?
Recordings, notes, mind maps, infographics, topic summaries, glossaries, reference sheets, planners, 3,000+ practice questions, multiple mocks, AI study support and more. Faculty feedback helps you understand mistakes and focus your revision.
Can I take the exam before I have five years of experience?
Yes. The experience requirement applies to full CISSP certification, not simply sitting the exam. Candidates who pass before meeting it can pursue Associate of ISC2 status while earning qualifying experience. ISC2 determines acceptance.
Can a degree or another certification reduce the experience requirement?
A currently qualifying computer-science, IT or related bachelor’s or master’s degree, or an approved credential, may provide a one-year waiver. The maximum waiver is one year. Check ISC2’s current requirements, particularly if you are relying on an older waiver list.
Is the official CISSP exam included in the tuition?
No. EduDelphi tuition covers training and support. The official examination is purchased separately through ISC2. We help you understand registration and scheduling.
Are the mocks the same as the real CAT examination?
No. Our mocks train mixed-domain reasoning, timing and no-backtracking habits. They do not reproduce ISC2’s proprietary adaptive scoring or convert practice percentages into official scores.
How do I maintain CISSP after certification?
Current ISC2 requirements include 120 continuing professional education credits over three years and the applicable annual maintenance fee. ISC2 recommends spreading learning across the cycle. Associate requirements differ. Check the current member policies.
What are the current retake rules?
ISC2’s current waiting periods are 30 days after the first unsuccessful attempt, 60 after the second, and 90 after the third and later attempts. A maximum of four attempts is permitted in a rolling 12-month period. Check the official purchase and examination policies before booking.
Is SkillsFuture Credit available for this course?
Eligible Singapore Citizens may be able to use their SkillsFuture Credit (Base Tier) for selected EduDelphi courses through an individual case-by-case assessment.
EduDelphi can provide the course invoice, syllabus, learning outcomes, enrolment documentation and other supporting documents required for the application. Approval follows the relevant SkillsFuture process.
Do you offer instalments and a training certificate?
Yes. Instalments are available, and you receive an EduDelphi Certificate of Training. This is separate from the professional CISSP certification administered by ISC2.
Qualification facts checked against ISC2 sources in October 2026. Check current official requirements when planning your exam and certification application.
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