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Registered Information Security Specialist (RISS)

AdvancedHSP +5pts

A national certification recognizing professionals in cybersecurity. Qualifies for HSP points (+5 pts). After passing the exam, registration (renewed every 3 years with mandatory training) confers the RISS title.

Issuing Authority: IPA

HSP Bonus Points

+5Passing the RISS exam (registration optional; HSP points apply upon exam passage)

Applicable Visas

Engineer/Humanities/InternationalOptional

How It Helps

Highly regarded as national certification of ability to perform cybersecurity professional duties.

Highly Skilled ProfessionalOptional

How It Helps

+5 pts in HSP point calculation (RISS category).

How to Obtain

Held twice a year. Fee: ¥7,500. Difficulty comparable to or above AP. Registration after passing is optional (annual fee ¥19,800).

Tips for Passing

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For those targeting a move into security engineering, registering as RISS increases employer trust.

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