CISSP Renewal & CPE Program
Keep Your CISSP Credential Active With Structured, Current Security Learning
A continuing education program built for professionals who already hold CISSP. Earn CPE credits through structured content spanning all eight security domains — governance, architecture, identity, operations and secure development.
For Existing CISSP Holders | All Eight Domains | Instant Certificate Access
Risk & Governance
Asset Security
Architecture
Network Security
Identity & Access
Secure Development
Renewal Flow
Enroll → Learn → Earn CPEs → Document → Renew
Program Overview
The CISSP credential is maintained, not just earned. ISC2 requires holders to accumulate continuing professional education credits across a three-year cycle, which keeps certified practitioners aligned with how security actually changes — new architectures, new attack patterns, new regulatory expectations.
This program is designed for that requirement specifically. It is not exam preparation. Instead, it revisits each of the eight security domains from the perspective of a working professional: what has shifted, what still holds, and where current practice sits. Cloud-first architecture, zero-trust identity, detection engineering and secure delivery pipelines are treated as present-day realities rather than emerging topics.
You work through structured content covering the domains relevant to your cycle, and receive completion documentation you can reference when reporting your education activity to ISC2.
Why Choose This Program
Built for Credential Holders
Content is written for professionals who already hold CISSP and need continuing education — not exam preparation.
All Eight Domains Covered
Structured learning mapped across the eight security domains that define the CISSP body of knowledge.
Organized CPE Records
Clear completion records you can reference when documenting continuing education activity.
Instant Certificate Access
Receive your completion certificate promptly after enrollment so your renewal timeline stays on track.
Current Security Topics
Learning content reflects modern cloud, identity, zero-trust and operational security practice.
Dedicated Support
Assistance from our team throughout your renewal cycle, from enrollment to completion.
What You'll Cover
CPE Curriculum — Eight Security Domains
Expand each domain to see the topics covered in your renewal program.
Tools & Technologies Covered
Practical Learning
Enterprise Risk Scenario
Work through how a governance framework and risk register translate into control decisions across a business unit.
Segmentation Case Study
Examine how a flat corporate network can be redesigned with segmentation and zero-trust access boundaries.
Identity Modernization
Review a federated identity and privileged access model for a hybrid cloud environment.
Incident Walkthrough
Follow a detection-to-recovery timeline and identify where controls and processes made the difference.
Secure SDLC Review
Look at where threat modelling, code review and pipeline controls fit into a delivery workflow.
Data Protection Design
Apply classification, encryption and retention decisions to a realistic data estate.
Certification vs Renewal
Who Should Enroll
Certified CISSP Professionals
Credential holders who need continuing professional education within their renewal cycle.
Security Managers & Leads
Professionals managing security teams who want structured, current learning across all domains.
Security Architects
Practitioners designing secure architectures who want a broad refresh beyond their specialization.
SOC & Incident Responders
Operations professionals maintaining CISSP while working in detection and response roles.
GRC & Compliance Professionals
Risk, audit and compliance specialists keeping their credential active.
Consultants & Advisors
Independent and firm-based advisors who must evidence ongoing professional education.
Career Opportunities
Program Features
Structured Curriculum
Content organized across all eight CISSP domains in a logical sequence.
Industry-Relevant Learning
Topics reflect the security challenges practitioners face today.
Expert-Designed Content
Material designed by experienced security practitioners.
Practical Concepts
Scenario-based framing that connects theory to operational reality.
Completion Certificate
A certificate issued on completion of your program with Alpha Sphere.
CPE Documentation Support
Guidance on organizing and reporting your continuing education records.
Certification Information
CISSP is administered by ISC2. Renewal requirements, credit categories and fees are set by ISC2 and may change — always confirm details against their current published policy.
- Credential
- CISSP
- Certification Body
- ISC2
- Renewal Cycle
- 3 years
- CPE Requirement
- 120 CPE credits per cycle (confirm current ISC2 policy)
- Annual Maintenance Fee
- Paid directly to ISC2 — not included
- Program Type
- Continuing education (not exam preparation)
CPE Renewal Packages & Certification
Choose a CPE package to maintain your existing CISSP credential, or the CISSP Certificate program if you are pursuing the certification itself.
60 CPEs
CPE renewal package for existing CISSP credential holders.
- 60 CPE credits
- Instant Certificate Access
- CISSP renewal support
- Structured learning resources
- Completion assistance
120 CPEs
Full-cycle CPE renewal package for existing CISSP credential holders.
- 120 CPE credits
- Instant Certificate Access
- CISSP renewal support
- Structured learning resources
- Completion assistance
CISSP Certificate
Certification program — not a CPE renewal package. For professionals pursuing the CISSP credential.
- CISSP® certification program
- Professional training & support
- Exam preparation support
- Learning & study resources
- Expert guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Keep Your CISSP Credential Active
Complete your continuing education for this renewal cycle with a structured, practitioner-focused program.