Associate of (ISC)² & CISSP

ddzc

Hi all,

I have plans on writing my CISSP while working in the security field and I'm trying to plan it out and gather all of my study material. I'm not yet at 5 years, but would still like to earn the CISSP certification in the interim.

If you don't have the experience, you earn the Associate of ISC2. Is the exam different in order to obtain this as opposed to the actual CISSP exam if you had the 5 years experience? If so, what study material and topics differ?

Thanks

zxbane

ddzc,

The exam is identical to my knowledge and the only thing different is the title you are designated upon passing/endorsement. So I would stick with whatever study materials you originally intended to use for the CISSP because the test will be no different.

emerald_octane

There is absolutely no difference in the exam content because the Associate status eventually leads to full CISSP status provided the candidate has the required experience. The only difference is that you have six years from the passing date to get the experience, and you pay reduced AMF fees.

ddzc

Thanks a lot guys. Do you receive a paper cert for the ISC2?

emerald_octane

For associate status? Nope.

ddzc

Thank you sir.