CISSP Practice Questions
by ISC² (International Information System Security Certification Consortium)
Master the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam with targeted practice questions covering all 8 domains. Build your expertise across security and risk management, asset security, architecture and engineering, communications, identity management, assessment, operations, and software development security. Each domain includes 50 practice questions aligned with the official CISSP exam blueprint.
15%
Domain 1: Security and Risk Management
Security concepts, principles, governance, compliance
50 questions
- Security frameworks & policies
- Risk assessment & management
- Business continuity planning
- Legal regulations & compliance
10%
Domain 2: Asset Security
Information and asset classification, ownership, protection
50 questions
- Data classification & handling
- Privacy protection
- Asset retention policies
- Data security controls
13%
Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering
Security models, design principles, cryptography
50 questions
- Security models & frameworks
- Cryptography & PKI
- Physical security controls
- Secure system architecture
13%
Domain 4: Communication and Network Security
Network architecture, secure network components, protocols
50 questions
- Network architectures & protocols
- Secure network components
- Secure communication channels
- Network attacks & countermeasures
13%
Domain 5: Identity and Access Management
Authentication, authorization, access control systems
50 questions
- Identity management lifecycle
- Authentication systems & factors
- Access control models
- Federation & single sign-on
12%
Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing
Security testing strategies, auditing, reporting
50 questions
- Security testing strategies
- Vulnerability management
- Security audits & reviews
- Security monitoring & metrics
13%
Domain 7: Security Operations
Investigations, incident management, disaster recovery
50 questions
- Incident response & handling
- Digital forensics
- Disaster recovery processes
- Security awareness training
11%
Domain 8: Software Development Security
Security in SDLC, development methodologies, vulnerabilities
50 questions
- Secure coding practices
- Security in SDLC
- Code analysis & testing
- Software vulnerabilities
CISSP Exam Preparation Strategy
Expert CISSP Practice Strategy
Domain-focused preparation approach based on exam weight distribution
- • Start with Domain 1: Security and Risk Management (15% of exam) - Governance, compliance and risk frameworks
- • Focus on Domains 3, 4, 5 and 7 (each 13% of exam weight) - Architecture, networks, identity and operations
- • Practice thinking like a security manager rather than a technician - Focus on business value and risk
- • Master the core security principles across all domains - CIA triad, defense in depth, least privilege
- • Understand regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements - GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI DSS
- • Study risk management methodologies and best practices - NIST, ISO 27001, OCTAVE, FAIR
- • Review and practice all domains daily until exam day for retention and reinforcement