Free tools
Free CISSP tools
These free CISSP® tools answer the four questions most candidates ask before they start: how the adaptive exam feels, whether they qualify, how to plan the weeks, and what it will all cost. Each one uses the exam rules ISC2 publishes, says which outline it follows, and explains its result.
Last reviewed 28 October 2026 · Sources · Independent; not affiliated with ISC2
Four questions, four tools
| Your question | Tool | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| What does an adaptive exam feel like? | CAT simulator demo | A short adaptive test across all 8 domains, with your estimate against the pass line |
| Can I sit the exam yet? | Eligibility checker | Eligible, eligible with the waiver, or the Associate route |
| How should I plan my weeks? | Study plan generator | A week-by-week plan with rehearsal dates, exportable to your calendar |
| What will it cost me? | Cost calculator | Exam fee, retake budget and yearly fees, with the rupee equivalent |
How we build them
- Facts from one place. Every exam number in these tools, from the 100–150 question range to the fees, comes from a single fact file that we check against ISC2's pages. Facts were last checked on 28 October 2026.
- Our own questions only. The CAT demo uses a small, fixed set of our own study questions, never anything from the live exam.
- Honest limits. Each tool says what it cannot tell you. A five-minute demo is not a readiness verdict, and an eligibility check is not an endorsement decision.
- The outline they follow. The tools use the outline in force since 15 April 2024. On 15 April 2027 they switch to the new weights; see 2027 changes.
When to use each one
Before you commit. The eligibility checker and the cost calculator answer the practical questions: can I sit the exam, and what will it cost me in rupees, dollars, euros or pounds. If you are asking an employer to pay, the calculator's total is the figure to put in the request.
On day one of studying. The CAT simulator demo gives you a first feel for adaptive testing and a rough sense of your level. Take it before you build a plan, so you know whether to plan for three months or six.
When you set a date. The study plan generator turns a date and your weekly hours into a calendar you can follow, with rehearsals already in place.
What the tools do not do
They do not replace preparation, and none of them predicts your result. They use published rules and our own question set, and they say so. When you want a plan that adapts to your answers, full rehearsals and a readiness estimate built from weeks of evidence, that is what the full platform is for.
Where to start
New to the CISSP? Run the eligibility checker first, then read how the CISSP exam works. Already studying? Take the CAT demo to feel the format, then build a dated plan.
Next steps
When a tool's answer leaves you wanting a full plan, rehearsals under exam rules and a readiness estimate, request your invite.
In this section
- Free CISSP CAT simulator: an adaptive mini-testA free adaptive CISSP mini-test: 15 to 25 of our own questions, chosen one at a time, no going back, with your estimate against the pass line.
- CISSP eligibility checkerCheck if you can earn the CISSP: count full-time and part-time years, your domains, degree and credential waiver, or see the Associate route.
- CISSP study plan generatorEnter your exam date, weekly hours and background to get a free week-by-week CISSP plan with rehearsal dates and a calendar file to import.
- CISSP cost calculatorTotal the real cost of the CISSP: exam fee by region, a retake budget, yearly maintenance fees and prep, with the rupee equivalent at today's rate.
Questions people ask
Are these CISSP tools really free?
Yes. They are free to use, and their results are shown on the page.
Are the CAT demo questions from the real exam?
No. They are our own practice questions. Exam content is confidential under the ISC2 NDA and is never used.
How up to date are the numbers in these tools?
They come from ISC2's published pages, last checked on 28 October 2026, and switch to the new outline on 15 April 2027.
Sources
- ISC2: CISSP exam outline
- ISC2: computerized adaptive testing
- ISC2: CISSP experience requirements
- ISC2: exam pricing
Exam facts are taken from ISC2's published pages and checked on the date above. Always confirm current details with ISC2 before you book.