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(ISC)² Is Pilot Testing Online Exam Proctoring for CISSP and Other Cybersecurity Certifications

Jan 11, 2021

Hands-laptop (ISC)² announced today that it will offer an online proctoring pilot test for its entire portfolio of cybersecurity certifications, including the renowned CISSP. Administered exclusively through Pearson VUE, this pilot program will assess the viability and future availability of online proctoring for (ISC)² certification examinations. 

According to Dr. Casey Marks, chief product officer and vice president: “In the wake of COVID-19, (ISC)² has spent considerable time and effort to ensure the integrity of our exam process while taking into consideration that many candidates are facing extraordinary uncertainty and restrictions due to the pandemic. Our pilot test program will enable us to gather the data we need to weigh the integrity and effectiveness of the exams while making them more easily accessible during these unprecedented times.” 

Read today’s press release with all the details here: https://www.isc2.org/News-and-Events/Press-Room?/  

An Online Exam Proctoring FAQ is also available at https://www.isc2.org/Exams/online-proctor-pilot-test-FAQ .