What is the certification validity?

An (ISC)2 CISSP certification is valid for a total of three years. You can opt to:

• Retake the course and exam

OR

• Earn and submit 120 Continuing Professional Education credits (CPEs) during the three years.

CPE credits stand for Continuing Professional Education activities. To maintain your credentials, you can earn and submit the bare minimum number of credits required to sustain your certification. The minimum number of CPE credits required to maintain the validity of a CISSP certification is 120 over three years.