The CISSP Holder's Guide to AI Security Credentials

As part of my ongoing search for ways to stay current while earning CISSP CPE credits, I decided to take a closer look at AI-related certifications. The certification market for securing AI blew up in 2024 and 2025. ISC2, ISACA, CompTIA, IAPP, and a growing roster of smaller vendors all rushed to plant their flags.

And for good reason — we’re all feeling it. In the face of an increasing rate of change and a plethora of new tools, securing what is already in adoption can feel overwhelming. ISC2’s 2025 AI Adoption Survey found that over one-third of surveyed cybersecurity professionals cited AI as the biggest skills shortfall on their teams, and 42% said they’re actively exploring or testing AI-focused security tools. But the good news is that you don’t need to start from scratch. Your CISSP already covers substantial ground in organizational security, risk management, and governance, which is exactly the foundation you need to develop real expertise in securing AI. The work is to figure out which gaps your next credential should fill and avoid paying for knowledge you already have.