CISSP Renewal Requirements

Last updated: December 1, 2025 in CISSP Certification

Quick Answer

CISSP certification requires 120 CPE credits over three years (minimum 40 per year) plus an Annual Maintenance Fee of $125. Credits come from training, conferences, publishing, teaching, and professional activities.

The Three-Year Certification Cycle

CISSP operates on three-year certification cycles. During each cycle, you must earn 120 CPE credits with at least 40 credits per year. You also pay the $125 Annual Maintenance Fee each year.

CPE Credits Explained

One CPE credit roughly equals one hour of professional development activity. ISC2 categorizes activities into Group A (directly related to CISSP domains) and Group B (general professional development). You need at least 90 Group A credits per cycle.

CISSP maintenance is the cost of keeping a valuable professional asset.

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