For a limited time – February 22-28, 2021 – (ISC)² is pilot testing the option to take the CISSP online exam from home. Last year, as the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, we accelerated our exploration of enabling candidates to take the CISSP exam online. While all (ISC)² exams are, and will remain, available to be taken in person at test centers with health and safety measures in place , we are happy to be able to offer an alternative in the course of this pilot test.

When is the CISSP Online Exam Available?

You can take your CISSP exam online next week in the linear exam format. Each test will contain 250 items and has a time limit of six hours. The exam is offered in English and only available to U.S.-based candidates. Security measures are in place to maintain the integrity of the exam process and all CISSP candidates will be permitted one 10-minute break approximately halfway through the exam.

Results from this online CISSP exam are subject to the same statistical and psychometric analysist as the test-center based exams. All successful results will be valid toward pursuing your (ISC)² membership, as with in-person exams.

If you have questions about taking the online CISSP exam, check out our Online Proctor Pilot Test FAQ page, or contact membersupport@isc2.org.

How can I take the online CISSP Exam?

Online CISSP exam availability is first-come, first-served and less than 1,000 seats are available. Be sure to choose an exam with “OP” in the name when registering. At checkout, you’ll need to provide the promotion/voucher code “ISC2ONLINE.” Register for your online CISSP exam here: https://home.pearsonvue.com/isc2/onvue