Tech Glossary

What is CISSP?

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is a certification for security professionals working to protect corporate information. CISSP is one of the most reputable and sought-after certifications in IT security and is often required by employers. The CISSP certification is a technical competency certificate that demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to design, implement and manage an effective security infrastructure. CISSP is often compared with other certifications in IT security such as e.g. CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) and CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).