Last Updated: Sep 13, 2026
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| Certification Vendor: | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Information Systems Security Architecture Professional |
| Exam Number: | ISSAP |
| Real Exam Qty: | 125 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Certification cycle aligns with CISSP (typically 3 years with CPE maintenance) |
| Passing Score: | 700 out of 1000 scaled points |
| Related Certifications: | ISSEP CISSP ISSMP |
| Exam Price: | USD (contact Pearson VUE / ISC2 – prices vary by region) |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Computer-based, multiple choice & advanced item types |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: | ISC ISSAP Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE test centers. |
| Pre Condition: | Must be a CISSP in good standing with at least 2 years of relevant experience in the ISSAP domains, or have 7 years of cumulative experience in these domains (with educational waivers applicable). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.isc2.org/certifications/issap |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Infrastructure and System Security Architecture | 32% | - Architect infrastructure and system cryptographic solutions - Identify infrastructure and system security requirements - Architect infrastructure and system security |
| Topic 2: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) | 21% | - Identify legal, regulatory, organizational, and industry requirements - Architecting for governance, risk, and compliance |
| Topic 3: Security Architecture Modeling | 22% | - Security architecture approaches and frameworks - Verify and validate architectural designs |
| Topic 4: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architecture | 25% | - Architect identity authentication - Architect identity lifecycle - Architect identity authorization - Architect identity accounting |
The ISSAP exam, officially titled Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, is the qualifying exam for the ISC Certification certification, which sits at the Professional / Concentration level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a ISC career path. It also connects to CISSP, ISSMP, ISSEP, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The ISSAP exam gives you 125 questions to complete within 180 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what TestSimulate's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for ISC Information Systems Security Architecture Professional is 700 out of 1000 scaled points, and the official registration fee is USD (contact Pearson VUE / ISC2 – prices vary by region). Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: Must be a CISSP in good standing with at least 2 years of relevant experience in the ISSAP domains, or have 7 years of cumulative experience in these domains (with educational waivers applicable).. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
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The current ISC Information Systems Security Architecture Professional syllabus is organized into 4 exam domains. The first three are:
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your TestSimulate practice questions are mapped to.
Which of the following encryption modes has the property to allow many error correcting codes to function normally even when applied before encryption?
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
The OSI model is the most common networking model used in the industry. Applications, network functions, and protocols are typically referenced using one or more of the seven OSI layers. Of the following, choose the two best statements that describe the OSI layer functions. Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
Fill in the blank with the appropriate encryption system. The ______ encryption system is an asymmetric key encryption algorithm for the public-key cryptography, which is based on the Diffie-Hellman key agreement.
Reveal Solution Discussion 0Correct Answer:
ElGamal
An organization wants to allow a certificate authority to gain access to the encrypted data and create
digital signatures on behalf of the user. The data is encrypted using the public key from a user's certificate.
Which of the following processes fulfills the above requirements?
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which of the following encryption algorithms are based on block ciphers?
Correct Answer: A,C,D 🗳️
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