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CISSP vs CCSP: Which Certification Should You Get?

CISSP is a foundational, broad information security management certification, while CCSP is a specialized certification focusing on cloud security. Both require significant professional experience, with CISSP often considered a prerequisite or strong foundation for pursuing the more specialized CCSP.

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CISSP is a foundational, broad information security management certification, while CCSP is a specialized certification focusing on cloud security. Both require significant professional experience, with CISSP often considered a prerequisite or strong foundation for pursuing the more specialized CCSP.

Best for Beginners:
Best Salary ROI: CCSP
Most In-Demand: CISSP
Category
CISSPCertified Information Systems Security Professional(ISC)²★ Most In-Demand
CCSPCertified Cloud Security Professional(ISC)²★ Best Salary ROI
Cost
Exam fee$749$599
Study materials$200-$1000$200-$800
Renewal cost$125$50
Total (year 1)$1074-$1874$849-$1449
Difficulty
Score
9/10
8/10
Study time3-6+ months2-4 months
Exam format100-150 questions, 3 hours, CAT (English); 250 questions, 6 hours (other languages)125 questions, 3 hours, multiple choice
Passing score700/1000700/1000
Prerequisites1 required1 required
Salary & Roles
Avg salary$120,000-$160,000/yr$130,000-$170,000/yr
Salary impact+$20,000-$40,000/yr+$15,000-$30,000/yr
Job demandExtremely HighVery High
Job postings150,000+ monthly (US)80,000+ monthly (US)
Ideal for
Security ConsultantSecurity ManagerCISOSecurity ArchitectIT DirectorAuditor
Cloud Security ArchitectCloud EngineerSecurity AdministratorEnterprise ArchitectSecurity ConsultantDevOps Engineer (Security Focus)
Top employers
IBMDeloitteAmazonMicrosoftBooz Allen Hamilton
AWSMicrosoftGoogleIBMAccenture
Renewal
Valid for3 years3 years
Method120 CEUs over 3 years + Annual Maintenance Fee30 CEUs over 3 years + Annual Maintenance Fee
CPE credits120 credits30 credits
Domains
Primary domainInformation Security ManagementCloud Security
Vendor neutral
RecognitionDoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III, IAM Level III, IASAE Level I/II/III. Gold standard in information security.DoD 8570/8140 CSSP-IS, CSSP-AU, CSSP-PM. Leading cloud security certification.
Topics covered
Security and Risk ManagementAsset SecuritySecurity Architecture and EngineeringCommunication and Network SecurityIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Security Assessment and TestingSecurity OperationsSoftware Development Security
Cloud Concepts, Architecture and DesignCloud Data SecurityCloud Platform and Infrastructure SecurityCloud Application SecurityCloud Security OperationsLegal, Risk and Compliance

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