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CPE & Certification Maintenance

ISC2Certification Renewal

ISC2 certification maintenance generally combines Continuing Professional Education requirements with ongoing certification maintenance obligations.

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Renewal overview

How ISC2 renewal works

ISC2 members must maintain the requirements associated with their certification cycle, including applicable CPE credits and annual maintenance requirements.

CPE requirements vary by ISC2 certification.

CPE credits are tracked across the applicable certification cycle.

Annual maintenance requirements may also apply.

Use the official ISC2 handbook for your exact certification requirements.

Before you renew

Check these four things first.

Expiration date

Confirm exactly when your credential stops being current.

Renewal method

Determine whether you need CEs, CPEs, PDUs, an assessment, or another exam.

Renewal window

Know when you become eligible to start or submit renewal.

Official policy

Verify current requirements on the provider's official website before taking action.

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