(ISC)²
Scoring Guide
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Passing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the CISSP exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
700/1000
Scaled score out of 1000 points
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam format
Passing Score
700/1000
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
125-175
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
180 min
To complete the exam
Domains
8
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 8 domains
Domain 1Security and Risk Management
15%
~10 questions
Domain 2Asset Security
10%
~7 questions
Domain 3Security Architecture and Engineering
13%
~8 questions
Domain 4Communication and Network Security
13%
~8 questions
Domain 5Identity and Access Management
13%
~8 questions
Domain 6Security Assessment and Testing
12%
~8 questions
Domain 7Security Operations
13%
~8 questions
Domain 8Software Development Security
11%
~7 questions
Important Notes
- Some questions may be unscored (used for research)
- All questions carry equal weight within their domain
- There is no penalty for wrong answers - always guess
- Results are typically available immediately after the exam
Scoring Tips
- Aim for 80%+ in practice exams before taking the real exam
- Focus on high-weight domains for maximum impact
- Do not spend too long on any single question
- Review flagged questions at the end if time permits
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