CSSLP – Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
🧭 Overview
CSSLP – Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional is an ISC2 credential focused on secure software development practices across the entire SDLC. It validates expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying secure applications.
CSSLP is ideal for software engineers, developers, architects, and application security professionals responsible for building secure systems from the ground up.
📚 Requirements
- Four years cumulative paid work experience in the SDLC
- Pass the CSSLP exam covering eight domains:
- Secure Software Concepts
- Secure Software Requirements
- Secure Software Architecture and Design
- Secure Software Implementation
- Secure Software Testing
- Secure Software Lifecycle Management
- Secure Deployment, Operations and Maintenance
- Supply Chain and Software Acquisition
- Agree to ISC2 Code of Ethics
- Maintain certification through CPE credits
🤝 Community & Recognition
CSSLP is recognized globally as a premier credential for secure software development. It is valued by organizations seeking to embed security into DevOps, agile development, and application lifecycle processes.
📜 Quick Facts
Issuing Organization: ISC2
Website: https://www.isc2.org/
Credential Focus: Secure SDLC, application security
Audience: Developers, software architects, AppSec engineers
Continuing Education: Required via CPE credits
Related Designations: CISSP, CEH, GWEB
