Summary
This document serves as a certification exam outline for the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP). It details the expertise required for software professionals to incorporate security practices into each phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The outline includes eight domains of knowledge that successful candidates must be competent in, such as Secure Software Concepts, Secure Software Lifecycle Management, and Secure Software Architecture and Design. Additionally, it specifies experience requirements for candidates, including a minimum of four years of professional work experience in relevant domains. The document also addresses the accreditation of the CSSLP in compliance with ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024 and describes the Job Task Analysis (JTA) process used to maintain the exam's relevancy. Furthermore, it provides specific examination information, including exam length, item format, and passing grade, along with the weight of each domain in the exam structure.
