If you hold an (ISC)² certification, you are required to earn as many as 40 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits per year. For example, the CISSP requires the greatest number of CPEs:
| CPE Type | Annual Requirement | 3-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | 30 | 90 |
| Group A or B | 10 | 30 |
| Total Required | 40 | 120 |
The table identifies both group A and B CPEs, but what is the difference? Group A credits are directly related to the cyber security profession, whereas group B credits are for professional development and knowledge sharing.
There are a number of methods of earning CPEs such as online and in-person events, educational resources, and volunteering. More information on CPEs can be found at (ISC)² What are CPE Credits and Why Do I Need Them?”
Online
- (ISC)² Safe and Secure Online Program
- (ISC)² e-Symposium
- Bugcrowd – The (ISC)² Bounty Program
- ThinkTank Webinars
- Webinars, Seminars, and Podcasts
Volunteering
In-Person
- Attend a Cybersecurity Conference
- Attend a Vendor Presentation
- Prepare and Present information Security Training
Educational
- Read a whitepaper focusing on cybersecurity
- (ISC)² InfoSecurity Professional Magazine
- Read a book and submit a short summary
- Self-paced training
- MindEdge Self-Paced Cyber Security Courses – ISC2CPE15 to save 15%
- UCF Compliance Mapping Certificate Course – 10tic-sec10tn3t-2018 to save 50%
- Secure IoT Networks
- Write a book review
- Read a cybersecurity magazine
- Write a security article