About This Programme

The ISSMP (Information Systems Security Management Professional) is a prestigious CISSP concentration certification from (ISC)² for experienced security leaders who are responsible for establishing, presenting and governing information security programmes across an enterprise.

Vega Institute delivers the ISSMP programme as a corporate cohort, designed for CISOs, security directors, programme managers and senior practitioners who need to demonstrate their ability to align security strategy with business goals, manage risk, and lead complex security initiatives at the executive level.

Why Choose Vega Institute?

• Specialist executive-level delivery by senior security leadership practitioners
• Focuses on strategy, governance and programme management — not just technical skills
• Ideal for CISOs, security directors and senior programme managers
• CISSP concentration: enhances and extends your existing CISSP credential
• Flexible in-house, virtual or blended delivery for executive cohorts
• Industry-recognised Course Completion certificate upon training

Learning Objectives

• Establish and govern an enterprise information security programme
• Align security strategy with organisational risk appetite and business objectives
• Lead risk management processes and oversee security compliance programmes
• Manage security teams, resources and budgets at executive level
• Present security posture and programme outcomes to boards and senior stakeholders
• Integrate business continuity and crisis management into security governance

Exam Format

Exam Name	Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP)
Exam Cost	(ISC)² Members: USD 549 | Non-Members: USD 699
Exam Format	Multiple Choice
Total Questions	125 Questions
Passing Score	700 out of 1000
Exam Duration	3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Languages	English
Testing Center	Pearson VUE (online or in-centre)
Prerequisites	Active CISSP certification required

Course Domains