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Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)

The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC2), Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) credential was developed in conjunction with the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) for systems security engineering professionals. ISSEPs apply systems engineering principles and processes to develop secure systems; analyze organizational needs; define security requirements; design security architectures; develop secure designs; implement system security; and support system security assessment and authorization for government and industry. Candidates must meet experience requirements and pass a written exam.

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Built from this exam's published objectives. The first module is free.

What this qualifies you for

Listed specifically for 8 work roles — up to Advanced proficiency. Because options cascade downward, a cert listed at Advanced also satisfies Intermediate and Basic for that role.

421Database AdministratorAdministers databases and/or data management systems that allow for the storage, query, and utilization of data.Advanced521Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support SpecialistTests, implements, deploys, maintains, and administers the infrastructure hardware and software.Advanced611Authorizing Official/Designated Representative (AO/DR)Senior official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation (CNSSI 4009).Advanced612Security Control AssessorConducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST 800-37).Advanced622Secure Software AssessorAnalyzes the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and provides actionable results.Advanced631Information Systems Security DeveloperDesigns, develops, tests, and evaluates information system security throughout the systems development lifecycle.Advanced651Enterprise ArchitectDevelops and maintains business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs; develops information technology (IT) rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures.Advanced652Security ArchitectDesigns enterprise and systems security throughout the development lifecycle; translates technology and environmental conditions (e.g., law and regulation) into security designs and processes.Advanced
Also listed for 14 Cyberspace Enablers roles — but so is every other certification

The Enablers matrix isn’t role-differentiated: the same certification options are listed for all 14 roles at every proficiency level. We verified that across all 14. So this is true, and it carries no information about this credential specifically — which is why it isn’t in the count above.