How much does ISC2 CISSP cost?
The CISSP voucher is $749, and a retake is another $749. Every figure on this page links to the vendor page it came from.
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Practise CISSP questions in the meantimeRealistic total
$749 to $2398
The low figure is one voucher with free study material. The high figure allows for paid study material and one retake.
Voucher price from ISC2, CISSP exam pricing ↗. Prices are the published US list price and change; the link is there so you can check.
Cost breakdown
| Item | Cost | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Exam voucher | $749 | The published US list price for one attempt at CISSP. |
| Retake | $749 | A second attempt costs the same as the first. |
| Annual maintenance fee | $135 | Charged every year you hold CISSP. |
| Official training | Varies | Optional and expensive. Most passing candidates use a book plus practice questions. |
Exam pricing from ISC2, CISSP exam pricing ↗.
Ways to bring the cost down
Associate of ISC2
If you pass without the five years of experience, you become an Associate at a lower annual maintenance fee while you accrue it.
Military and veteran funding
CISSP is covered under DoD COOL for eligible service members.
What a retake costs
A retake costs another $749, the same as the first attempt. That single line is larger than every other avoidable cost on this page combined, which is why practising until your mock scores clear the pass line is the cheapest thing you can do.
Check ISC2's current retake policy for the waiting period between attempts before you rebook.
Retake pricing from ISC2, CISSP exam pricing ↗.
What renewal costs across the full cycle
CISSP runs on a three-year cycle needing 120 CPE credits, at least 40 per year, plus the annual maintenance fee each year.
Typical preparation budget
Preparation runs $60 to $900 for most candidates.
Our questions, explanations, and cheat sheets are free, and the explanation is never paywalled. That is the part of a paid practice set you are actually buying, so it is the part we do not charge for.
The cheapest way to avoid the $749 line on this page is to be ready before you book. Free CISSP practice questions with a full explanation on every answer.
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