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ISC2 ISSMP Self-Paced Training

Leading a security program — governance, risk, incident management, contingency planning and compliance. The ISC2 management concentration for CISSPs, on your own schedule.

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REF: ISSMP-2025 6
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Format Self-Paced, Adaptive Learning
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The ISSMP is Hard. We Know How to Pass It.

You don't need a classroom to pass the ISSMP—you need the right system. ISC2's adaptive learning platform uses AI to identify your knowledge gaps, adjust difficulty in real-time, and focus your study time where it matters most. With the official ISC2 eTextbook, interactive flash cards, domain quizzes, and 24/7 support, you'll build mastery at your own pace. When you're consistently scoring well on practice assessments, you'll know you're ready to pass.

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Official ISC2 eTextbookDigital textbook included—study on any device, interactive flash cards, domain quizzes, study sheets, and a complete glossary. Everything designed to work together.

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ISC2 eTextbook

Official digital textbook—read on any device, anywhere.

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Pre & Post Tests

Measure progress with course assessments and domain quizzes.

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Interactive cards and comprehensive glossary of terms.

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Domain-by-domain key points for quick review.

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Exam voucher includedYour ISSMP certification exam fee is included—schedule when ready.. 180 days to master the material at your own pace, then test when you're confident.

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Authorized ISC2 courseware for the current ISSMP exam, updated as the exam changes.

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180 Days of Access

Start the day you enroll and study on your own schedule for a full 180 days.

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ISSMP Exam Voucher Included

Your exam fee is covered. Book the ISSMP exam with the testing provider when you feel ready.

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Every Exam Domain Covered

All six ISSMP domains, from Leadership and Organizational Management to Law, Ethics and Security Compliance Management.

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Practice questions and review tools so you can measure readiness before booking the ISSMP exam.

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ISSMP is recognized under the DoD 8140 framework for qualifying cyber roles.

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    COURSE STRUCTURE

    What the ISSMP Exam
    Covers

    Every domain the exam tests, and what sits inside it.
    Work through them in any order, at whatever pace suits you.

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 8
    START HERE
    On the Exam

    Getting Started

    Activate ISC2 Adaptive Learning Platform Access and Profile
    L.prep.1
    Download the Official ISC2 ISSMP eTextbook and Flash Cards
    L.prep.2
    Review the ISSMP Exam Outline, Weights and Question Format
    L.prep.3
    Confirm Experience Requirements and Endorsement Process
    L.prep.4
    Complete the Baseline Knowledge Assessment Across All Domains
    L.prep.5
    Build a Weekly Study Planner for the 180-Day Window
    L.prep.6
    Set Up Domain Quizzes and Question Bank Review Habits
    L.prep.7
    Locate 24/7 Platform Support and Progress Dashboards
    L.prep.8
    Course Progress DOMAIN 1 OF 8
    Study On your schedule

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 15
    DOMAIN 1
    On the Exam

    Leadership and Organizational Management (21%)

    Establish Security’s Role in Organizational Culture, Vision and Mission
    L.01.1
    Align the Security Program With Enterprise Governance Structures
    L.01.2
    Define and Implement Information Security Strategy and Roadmaps
    L.01.3
    Define and Maintain the Security Policy Framework Hierarchy
    L.01.4
    Manage Security Requirements in Contracts, SLAs and Agreements
    L.01.5
    Manage Security Awareness and Role-Based Training Programs
    L.01.6
    Define, Measure and Report Security Metrics to Executives
    L.01.7
    Prepare, Obtain and Manage the Security Budget
    L.01.8
    Apply Product Development and Project Management Principles
    L.01.9
    Scenario Questions on Board Reporting and Business Alignment
    L.01.10
    Chapter 1 eTextbook Reading and Flash Card Drill
    L.01.11
    Domain 1 Adaptive Quiz and Gap Analysis
    L.01.12
    Review Personnel, Vendor and Outsourcing Management Terminology
    L.01.13
    Timed 30-Question Domain 1 Practice Set
    L.01.14
    Update Study Planner With Domain 1 Weak Areas
    L.01.15
    Course Progress DOMAIN 2 OF 8
    Study On your schedule

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 15
    DOMAIN 2
    On the Exam

    Systems Lifecycle Management (15%)

    Manage Integration of Security Throughout the System Lifecycle
    L.02.1
    Security Requirements in Acquisition, Development and Procurement
    L.02.2
    Integrate Organizational Initiatives Into the Security Architecture
    L.02.3
    Evaluate Emerging Technologies: Cloud, AI, IoT and Zero Trust
    L.02.4
    Define and Manage a Comprehensive Vulnerability Management Program
    L.02.5
    Manage Security Aspects of Change and Configuration Control
    L.02.6
    Secure Baselines, Release Management and Deployment Approval
    L.02.7
    Decommissioning, Data Disposal and Lifecycle Exit Criteria
    L.02.8
    Scenario Questions on Prioritizing Vulnerability Remediation
    L.02.9
    Review an Emergency Change Request From the CISO Perspective
    L.02.10
    Chapter 2 eTextbook Reading and Flash Card Drill
    L.02.11
    Domain 2 Adaptive Quiz and Gap Analysis
    L.02.12
    Review SDLC, Change Advisory Board and Baseline Terminology
    L.02.13
    Timed 25-Question Domain 2 Practice Set
    L.02.14
    Update Study Planner With Domain 2 Weak Areas
    L.02.15
    Course Progress DOMAIN 3 OF 8
    Study On your schedule

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 15
    DOMAIN 3
    On the Exam

    Risk Management (20%)

    Develop and Manage an Enterprise Risk Management Program
    L.03.1
    Risk Frameworks: NIST RMF, ISO 31000 and ISO/IEC 27005
    L.03.2
    Risk Appetite, Tolerance and Risk Register Ownership
    L.03.3
    Manage Security Risks Within the Supply Chain and Third Parties
    L.03.4
    Conduct Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessments
    L.03.5
    Risk Treatment Options: Mitigate, Transfer, Accept, Avoid
    L.03.6
    Manage Risk Controls and Monitor Control Effectiveness
    L.03.7
    Report Risk Posture to Executives and the Board
    L.03.8
    Calculate ALE, SLE and ARO in Sample Scenarios
    L.03.9
    Scenario Questions on Supplier Risk and Contract Clauses
    L.03.10
    Chapter 3 eTextbook Reading and Flash Card Drill
    L.03.11
    Domain 3 Adaptive Quiz and Gap Analysis
    L.03.12
    Review Residual, Inherent and Aggregate Risk Terminology
    L.03.13
    Timed 30-Question Domain 3 Practice Set
    L.03.14
    Update Study Planner With Domain 3 Weak Areas
    L.03.15
    Course Progress DOMAIN 4 OF 8
    Study On your schedule

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 15
    DOMAIN 4
    On the Exam

    Security Operations (18%)

    Establish and Maintain a Security Operations Center
    L.04.1
    SOC Staffing Models, Shift Coverage and Managed Services
    L.04.2
    Establish and Maintain a Threat Intelligence Program
    L.04.3
    Intelligence Sources, Sharing Communities and ISACs
    L.04.4
    Establish and Maintain an Incident Management Program
    L.04.5
    Incident Classification, Escalation and Communication Plans
    L.04.6
    Coordinating Forensics, Legal Hold and Law Enforcement
    L.04.7
    Post-Incident Review, Metrics and Program Improvement
    L.04.8
    Scenario Questions on Executive Decisions During an Incident
    L.04.9
    Tabletop Walkthrough of a Ransomware Incident Timeline
    L.04.10
    Chapter 4 eTextbook Reading and Flash Card Drill
    L.04.11
    Domain 4 Adaptive Quiz and Gap Analysis
    L.04.12
    Review MTTD, MTTR and SOC Performance Metrics
    L.04.13
    Timed 25-Question Domain 4 Practice Set
    L.04.14
    Update Study Planner With Domain 4 Weak Areas
    L.04.15
    Course Progress DOMAIN 5 OF 8
    Study On your schedule

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 15
    DOMAIN 5
    On the Exam

    Contingency Management (12%)

    Facilitate Development of Contingency Plans Across Business Units
    L.05.1
    Business Impact Analysis, RTO, RPO and MTD Definitions
    L.05.2
    Develop Recovery Strategies for Sites, Systems and People
    L.05.3
    Maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
    L.05.4
    Maintain Resiliency Plans and Crisis Communication Plans
    L.05.5
    Testing: Tabletop, Walkthrough, Parallel and Full Interruption
    L.05.6
    Manage Disaster Response and Recovery Process Activation
    L.05.7
    Lessons Learned, Plan Updates and Executive Reporting
    L.05.8
    Scenario Questions on Choosing Recovery Site Strategies
    L.05.9
    Map Sample Business Processes to RTO and RPO Targets
    L.05.10
    Chapter 5 eTextbook Reading and Flash Card Drill
    L.05.11
    Domain 5 Adaptive Quiz and Gap Analysis
    L.05.12
    Review Plan Maintenance and Exercise Terminology
    L.05.13
    Timed 20-Question Domain 5 Practice Set
    L.05.14
    Update Study Planner With Domain 5 Weak Areas
    L.05.15
    Course Progress DOMAIN 6 OF 8
    Study On your schedule

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 15
    DOMAIN 6
    On the Exam

    Law, Ethics and Security Compliance Management (14%)

    Identify Laws and Regulations Affecting Information Security
    L.06.1
    Privacy Regulations: GDPR, HIPAA and Cross-Border Data Transfer
    L.06.2
    Understand, Adhere to and Promote the ISC2 Code of Ethics
    L.06.3
    Validate Compliance With Laws, Regulations and Industry Standards
    L.06.4
    Compliance Frameworks: ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, SOC 2
    L.06.5
    Coordinate With Auditors and Regulators on Internal and External Audits
    L.06.6
    Document and Manage Compliance Exceptions and Risk Acceptance
    L.06.7
    Intellectual Property, Licensing and Breach Notification Duties
    L.06.8
    Scenario Questions on Ethical Conflicts for Security Leaders
    L.06.9
    Prepare a Sample Audit Response and Remediation Plan
    L.06.10
    Chapter 6 eTextbook Reading and Flash Card Drill
    L.06.11
    Domain 6 Adaptive Quiz and Gap Analysis
    L.06.12
    Review Due Care, Due Diligence and Liability Terminology
    L.06.13
    Timed 25-Question Domain 6 Practice Set
    L.06.14
    Update Study Planner With Domain 6 Weak Areas
    L.06.15
    Course Progress DOMAIN 7 OF 8
    Study On your schedule

    EXAM DOMAIN

    Self-Paced Topics: 8
    START HERE
    On the Exam

    Exam Prep

    Full-Length Timed ISSMP Practice Exam Under Exam Conditions
    L.prep.1
    Analyze Readiness Scores by Domain and Rank Weak Areas
    L.prep.2
    Targeted Re-Study of Lowest-Scoring Domains and Flash Cards
    L.prep.3
    Second Full-Length Practice Exam and Review of Missed Items
    L.prep.4
    Practice Answering From the Manager and Risk-Owner Perspective
    L.prep.5
    Schedule the Exam at a Pearson VUE Test Center With Your Voucher
    L.prep.6
    Exam-Day Logistics, Identification Rules and Time Management
    L.prep.7
    Exam: ISSMP
    L.prep.8
    Course Progress DOMAIN 8 OF 8
    Study On your schedule
    COURSE PROGRESS Domain 0 of 7
    Frequently Asked Questions

    ISSMP Self-Paced
    Questions, Answered

    Real questions from real professionals who passed.
    Here's how we answer them.

    Official ISC2 courseware, on-demand video instruction, practice questions and your ISSMP exam voucher, with 180 days of access from enrollment. Everything is online, so you start the day you enroll.

    180 days from the date you enroll. There is no fixed schedule and no cohort to keep up with — you work through the material at whatever pace fits around your job.

    Yes. Your ISSMP exam voucher is included in the price, so there is nothing further to buy before you sit the exam. You book it with the testing provider once you are ready.

    ISSMP has six exam domains: Leadership and Organizational Management, Systems Lifecycle Management, Risk Management, Security Operations, Contingency Management and Law, Ethics and Security Compliance Management. The course is organized the same way, so each section maps to the domain it prepares you for.

    Yes. Training Camp is an authorized ISC2 training partner and this course uses official ISC2 ISSMP courseware, kept aligned to the current exam version.

    It suits CISSPs moving into security leadership, program management and crisis response. ISSMP is also approved under DoD 8140 for qualifying roles.

    Yes. Our Success Guarantee lets you apply 100% of your self-paced course investment toward any of our live ISSMP training classes within 30 days of your initial purchase. Contact the enrollment team and they will handle the transfer and help you pick a class date. Self-paced itself does not include an exam retake.

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