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ISSEPInformation Systems Security Engineering Professional

ISC2Personnel certification (ISO 17024)Architecture / Engineering
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Created per CertMap methodology · Updated 12 May 2026 · About the editorial team

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Overview

What is ISSEP?

ISC2 specialization for security engineering, developed in cooperation with NSA. Focus on Systems Security Engineering, Risk Management, and Security Planning. Particularly relevant in US Government/Defense context.

Suitable for

Senior Systems Engineers
Information Assurance Engineers
Security Analysts (Government)

Quick facts

AccreditationISO/IEC 17024 by ANAB
Languagesen
RecognitionGlobal
TagsISC2 · Engineering · Government · NSA

Key details

Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal

Cost over 5 years

Exam fee (acquisition)€551
AMF (5 years)€621
CPE time value (5 years)€8,000
5-year total€9,172
CPE effort: 20 h per year · 100 h over 5 years · Valued at 80 €/h.
How is TCO calculated?

Classification

CertMap score and matching roles

Rating

Market recognition
1/3
Scheme quality
3/3
Practice evidence
2/3
Maintenance
3/3

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Design and DevelopTechnology Research and Development
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Implement and OperateData Analysis
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