CSSP Manager Certifications (2026): DoD 8570 Approved List

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

ISACA

Validates knowledge of information security governance, risk management, security program development and management, and incident management.

Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)

EC-Council · Exam 712-50

Validates knowledge of security governance, executive leadership, program management, core security competencies, and strategic planning, finance and procurement.

Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP)

ISC2

Validates knowledge of security leadership, including operational management, systems lifecycle, risk, security operations, contingency planning and legal compliance.