Become A CSSLP – Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
Earning The Globally Recognized CSSLP Secure Software Development Certification Is A Proven Way To Build Your Career And Better Incorporate Security Practices Into Each Phase Of The Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
CSSLP Certification Recognizes Leading Application Security Skills. It Shows Employers And Peers You Have The Advanced Technical Skills And Knowledge Necessary For Authentication, Authorization And Auditing Throughout The SDLC Using Best Practices, Policies And Procedures Established By The Cybersecurity Experts At ISC2.
Prove Your Skills, Advance Your Career, And Gain Support From A Community Of Cybersecurity Peers Who Will Help You Throughout Your Professional Journey.
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CSSLP Quick Glance
SECURE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Shows Software Development And Security Professionals Have The Expertise To Apply Best Practices Throughout The Secure Software Development Lifecycle.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE CSSLP EXAM
- Domain 1. Secure Software Concepts
- Domain 2. Secure Software Lifecycle Management
- Domain 3. Secure Software Requirements
- Domain 4. Secure Software Architecture And Design
- Domain 5. Secure Software Implementation
- Domain 6. Secure Software Testing
- Domain 7. Secure Software Deployment, Operations, Maintenance
- Domain 8. Secure Software Supply Chain
Who Earns The CSSLP?
The CSSLP Is Ideal For Software Development And Security Professionals Responsible For Applying Best Practices To Each Phase Of The SDLC – From Software Design And Implementation To Testing And Deployment – Including Those In The Following Positions:
- Software Architect
- Software Engineer
- Software Developer
- Application Security Specialist
- Software Program Manager
- Quality Assurance Tester
- Penetration Tester
- Software Procurement Analyst
- Project Manager
- Security Manager
- IT Director/Manager
WHAT TO EXPECT
- The CSSLP Exam Evaluates Your Expertise Across Eight Security Domains. Think Of The Domains As Topics You Need To Master Based On Your Professional Experience And Education.
NECESSARY WORK EXPERIENCE
To Qualify For This Certification, You Must Pass The Exam And Have At Least Four Years Of Cumulative, Paid Work Experience As A Software Development Lifecycle Professional In One Or More Of The Eight Domains Of The ISC2 CSSLP Exam Outline.
Learn More About CSSLP Experience Requirements And How A Relevant Four-Year Degree Can Satisfy One Year Of Required Experience.
Don't Have Enough Experience Yet? You Can Still Pass The CSSLP Exam And Become An Associate Of ISC2 While You Earn The Required Work Experience.
ACCREDITATION
CSSLP Meets The Stringent Requirements Of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024.
JOB TASK ANALYSIS (JTA)
ISC2 Has An Obligation To Its Membership To Maintain The Relevancy Of The CSSLP, Conducted At Regular Intervals. The Job Task Analysis (JTA) Is A Methodical And Critical Process Of Determining The Tasks That Are Performed By CSSLP Credential Holders. The Results Of The JTA Are Used To Update The Examination. This Process Ensures That Candidates Are Tested On The Topic Areas Relevant To The Roles And Responsibilities Of Today's Practicing Information Security Professionals.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A Candidate Is Required To Have A Minimum Of Four Years Of Cumulative Paid Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Professional Work Experience In One Or More Of The Eight Domains Of The ISC2 CSSLP CBK, Or Three Years Of Cumulative Paid SDLC Professional Work Experience In One Or More Of The Eight Domains Of The CSSLP CBK With A Four-Year Degree Leading To A Baccalaureate, Or Regional Equivalent In Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) Or Related Fields.
If You Don't Have The Required Experience To Become A CSSLP, You May Become An Associate Of ISC2 By Successfully Passing The CSSLP Examination. You Will Then Have Five Years To Earn The Four Years Required Experience. You Can Learn More About CSSLP Experience Requirements And How To Account For Part-Time Work And Internships At Www.Isc2.Org/Certifications/CSSLP/CSSLP-Experience-Requirements.
CSSLP EXAMINATION INFORMATION
GET CSSLP TRAINING THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU
With Self-Paced Or Online Instructor-Led And Classroom Training, ISC2 Has A Training Option To Fit Your Schedule And Learning Style. Trainings, Seminars, Courseware And Self-Study Aids From ISC2 Or One Of Our Many Official Training Providers Help You Get Ready For The Rigorous CSSLP Exam By Reviewing Relevant Domains And Topics.
ISC2 SELF-STUDY TOOLS KEEP YOUR SKILLS SHARP
Studying On Your Own Or Looking For A Supplement To Your Seminar Courseware? Check Out Our Official Self-Study Tools:
- Official Textbooks: What You Need To Know To Be Successful And Review Relevant Domains.
- Official Study Guides: Strengthen Your Knowledge In A Specific Domain And Get In More Exam Practice Time.
- Official Practice Tests: Take Full Practice Tests.
CSSLP EXAMINATION WEIGHTS
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COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATION APPLICATION PROCESS
Once You Receive Notification That You Have Successfully Passed The Exam, You Can Start The Online Certification Application Process. This Process Attests That Your Assertions Regarding Professional Experience Are True, That You Are In Good Standing Within The Cybersecurity Industry. It Also Contains The Agreements To Abide By The ISC2 Code Of Ethics And Privacy Policy.
Agree To The ISC2 Code Of Ethics
All Information Security Professionals Who Are Certified By ISC2 Recognize That Such Certification Is A Privilege That Must Be Both Earned And Maintained. All ISC2 Members Are Required To Commit To Fully Support ISC2 Code Of Ethics Canons:
- Protect Society, The Common Good, Necessary Public Trust And Confidence, And The Infrastructure.
- Act Honorably, Honestly, Justly, Responsibly, And Legally.
- Provide Diligent And Competent Service To Principles.
- Advance And Protect The Profession.
HOW TO ENROLL
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