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ISC2 ISSMP Information Systems Security Management Mock Exam & Readiness Assessment
A free 30-question diagnostic for ISC2 ISSMP Information Systems Security Management. Answer at your own pace, then review a domain-by-domain readiness signal with fully explained reasoning for every question.
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- 30 Questions
- 30 Single-Answer / 0 Multi-Answer
- 6 Domains
- 43 minutes (~1.44 minutes per question based on the official exam)
Who This Diagnostic Is For
This assessment is for learners preparing for ISC2 ISSMP Information Systems Security Management who want an honest, evidence-based signal of where they stand today. Every question is original CertShield content, technically validated against current official documentation (Live version effective August 1, 2025) and peer-reviewed by subject-matter experts before publication.
What It Measures
| Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
| Contingency Management | 4 |
| Law, Ethics and Security Compliance Management | 4 |
| Leadership and Operational Management | 6 |
| Risk Management | 6 |
| Security Operations | 5 |
| Systems Lifecycle Management | 5 |
Limitations of this diagnostic: 30 questions cannot cover every exam objective with equal depth. Domains with fewer than three questions are labelled "Limited evidence" in your results and can never cause a readiness downgrade on their own. This is not an official exam, an accredited course, or a pass-rate prediction.
Technically validated: Completed September 10, 2026, against the ISC2 ISSMP Certification Exam Outline (effective August 1, 2025) and current NIST Special Publications, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2. See the assessment methodology for how scoring, confidence and readiness safeguards work.
About the Official ISSMP Information Systems Security Management Exam
Sourced directly from the official ISSMP Information Systems Security Management Exam Guide, published by ISC2 — Live version effective August 1, 2025.
- Questions
- 125 multiple-choice questions
- Time Limit
- 3 hours
- Passing Score
- 700 out of 1000 points (scaled score; raw item weighting is not disclosed)
- Registration Fee
- $599 (Americas/APAC pricing; regional pricing varies, e.g., UK £485.19, EMEA €575.04)
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE — onsite-proctored at an authorized test center (not currently offered via OnVUE online proctoring)
- Validity
- 3-year certification cycle. Candidates who hold an active CISSP must earn 120 CPE credits across the shared CISSP cycle, of which 20 Group A credits must be ISSMP-specific (these are automatically counted toward the CISSP requirement, not earned separately); a single $135 annual maintenance fee covers any combination of ISC2 certifications held, including ISSMP, regardless of how many are held simultaneously
Official exam domains this diagnostic mirrors:
- Leadership and Organizational Management ~21%
- Systems Lifecycle Management ~15%
- Risk Management ~20%
- Security Operations ~18%
- Contingency Management ~12%
- Law, Ethics, and Security Compliance Management ~14%
Who this certification is for:
ISC2 describes the ISSMP as a security leader who specializes in establishing, presenting, and governing information security programs and who demonstrates management and leadership skills — directing the alignment of security programs with the organization's mission, goals, and strategies to meet enterprise financial and operational requirements in support of its desired risk position.
Requires either an active CISSP credential in good standing plus 2 years of cumulative, full-time experience in one or more of the six ISSMP domains, or a minimum of 7 years of cumulative, full-time experience across two or more domains (a relevant post-secondary degree or an approved ISC2 credential may satisfy one year of the requirement; part-time work and internships may also count). ANAB-accredited to ISO/IEC 17024. ISC2 periodically updates the exam via a formal Job Task Analysis (JTA) to keep content aligned with current practitioner roles and responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the ISSMP Information Systems Security Management exam?
125 multiple-choice questions
How long is the ISSMP Information Systems Security Management exam?
3 hours
What is the passing score for ISSMP Information Systems Security Management?
700 out of 1000 points (scaled score; raw item weighting is not disclosed)
How much does the ISSMP Information Systems Security Management exam cost?
$599 (Americas/APAC pricing; regional pricing varies, e.g., UK £485.19, EMEA €575.04)
What topics are covered in the ISSMP Information Systems Security Management exam?
The exam covers Leadership and Organizational Management ~21%, Systems Lifecycle Management ~15%, Risk Management ~20%, Security Operations ~18%, Contingency Management ~12%, and Law, Ethics, and Security Compliance Management ~14%.
Who is the ISSMP Information Systems Security Management exam for?
ISC2 describes the ISSMP as a security leader who specializes in establishing, presenting, and governing information security programs and who demonstrates management and leadership skills — directing the alignment of security programs with the organization's mission, goals, and strategies to meet enterprise financial and operational requirements in support of its desired risk position.
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