As the gold standard in cybersecurity, the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification, issued by (ISC)² Official Site, remains unrivaled in 2025. According to the (ISC)² 2024 Report, global CISSP holders saw an average salary increase of 12%, underscoring its career value.
This article will analyze the new changes in the 2025 CISSP exam, uncover prep pitfalls, and share practical strategies to help you pass smoothly. I’m Carmen Lee, a CISSP holder with 10 years of training experience, hoping this serves as your exam “navigator.”
What’s Next for the CISSP Exam in 2025
According to the (ISC)² Exam Outline(updated April 15, 2024), the CISSP 8 domains’ weights were adjusted in 2024 and remain the basis for the 2025 exam. For instance, Domain 1 (Security and Risk Management) increased from 15% to 16%, while Domain 8 (Software Development Security) dropped from 11% to 10%. As of March 2025, no new weight changes have been announced by (ISC)², but candidates should focus on:
- Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering: Cloud security and zero trust remain key topics.
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