ISC2 Certification Exams

CISSP is the gold standard in cybersecurity. It covers 8 domains including security management, architecture, network security, IAM, and operations. Required or preferred for most senior security roles.

CCSP validates cloud security expertise — architecture, data protection, platform security, application security, operations, and compliance in cloud environments.

CISSP costs $749 USD. It uses CAT format with 125-175 questions in 4 hours. ExamCert practice exams are free with premium for $4.99.

Get CISSP first — it's broader and more recognized. CCSP is a great add-on for cloud security specialists. CISSP holders get experience waivers for CCSP.