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Passed First Time
Well I passed. First attempt. Whew. Glad that is over. Honestly I really don't know what advice I can give. Questions were all over the place. Many questions I had covered things I had never seen mentioned in any of the study materials. Many said it is not a technical test , well I had lots of technical questions that I…
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DNS OSI Layer
Hi, Is DNS reside in Session Layer or Application Layer? Thank You.
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Passed CISSP Today Oh boy!!! :(
I am delighted to have passed of course...... I passed CISSP exam today after 5 gruelling hours! I'm not sure what to make of it to be honest. It was more a test of my English comprehension skills, than my knowledge of the 10 domains. I haven't sat an exam yet where the questions were worded in such a way where they were…
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Passed CISSP! (1st attempt)
My first post - wanted to thank all the folks that gave of their time to pass on their wisdom and advice - some really positive and helpful advice throughout this forum. I found the more resources I studied (over 6+ months) the better I understood the topics - no big secret there unfortunately, all of the following brought…
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Drowning in CISSP knowledge
So I've been studying CISSP for a couple months now, after passing my SSCP. I work in InfoSec, with 15 year's experience in IT. I'm studying for an hour each morning, lunch time and evening 5 days a week, plus 2-3 hours each weekend. I'm following a system that worked for me with SSCP and previous certs (see below). Yet I…
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CISSP Passed and how I did it the 2nd time!
As promised I wanted to give back to the forum and outline the steps and resources that I used to successfully pass the CISSP exam last week after my first attempt with a score of 692 in June. After two weeks of trying to figure out what to do to pass the exam the next time and get over the frustration I began using the…
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Passed CISSP Today - Here was my plan
Hello, I've been a lurker for a couple of months on the site and have learned so much that I decided I needed to give back. First, about me: 16 years in IT with the past 4+ dedicated to security. Prior to that I was a sys admin for 10 years. I've been fortunate to have been exposed to most of the domains with the exception…
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Synchronous VS. Asynchronous Tokens
B"H JD, I could use your help better clarifying the definition of Synchronous VS. Asynchronous Tokens. For synchronous tokens, Conrad seems to say that this means time synchronization between the authentication server and the token is used as part of the authentication method. He writes: "the authentication server knows…
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RADIUS question?
I was looking at this question today: https://www.skillset.com/questions/remote-authentication-dial-in-user-service-radius-separates-the-aaa-functionalities-true-or-false-4304 Does RADIUS really separate AAA functionalities? I get conflicting info from wikipedia and Cisco sites.
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Passed CISSP 10/24 - disappointing as expected
Finished the exam in just over 3 hours (first attempt). I was on a roll, so I only took one 10 minute break. All told, I spent about 2.5 weeks of solid study. As for material: - Infosec Institute videos: employer provided, not very comprehensive. I wouldn't really recommend them unless you are confident with the material…
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Protocol Field TCP, ICMP, UDP, IGMP
Hi, How do i verify the protocol field is correct to help me understand further If the protocol field has a value of 6 then it would indicate it was TCP. ICMP protocol would be 1. UDP protocol would be 17. IGMP protocol would be 2.
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New CISSP Study.
Dears, i studied some chapters from AIO Can i just study from the Eric 2nd edition book, i see "AIO" shon harris is very long. Thanks alot.
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Manmade threats question
Can someone please explain why the cissp makes a distiction betwee a manmade threat vs a politically motivated threat? Bombings are considered manmade threats but terrorist attacks are considered politically motivated threats. Why is there a distiction as far the "manmade" term is considered they are both carried out by…
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Does Symmetric Key provide Integrity Security Services or only Confidential
Hi, Does Symmetric Key provide Integrity Security Services or only Confidential Security services. Thank You.
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Free crypto resource - Crypto 101 course
Found out about this today. A free, open source introduction to crypto. They've provided a pre-release PDF of the main course documentation for you to get on with while waiting on the other course material. Looks good, and hopefully helpful to those who (like me) struggle with crypto. https://crypto101.github.io Hope it…
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CISSP - Endorsement Question
Good morning! I recently passed my CISSP and had a question about the endorsement process. When submitting your resume to ISC2 with the endorsement form, how detailed do you typically make your resume? A few dot points, highlighting the key activities you performed which would qualify you, or the Tek…
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Passed the SSCP
Hey everyone! I passed the SSCP this past weekend and just wanted to give my thoughts on the test, especially compared to the Security+. I also have the Net+ and A+, so that background helped understanding the few networking concepts they introduced. I used the Darril Gibson All-In-One... well, most of it. I didn't give…
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2nd Attempt more overwhelming then the 1st
Hello All, You may remember my posts from June and July where I just missed out on my 1st attempt of the CISSP with a score of 692. It took a few weeks to get over this and get motivated. I really wanted to try to take the exam in 30 days from then but 2 months have now passed and still have not found the motivation and…
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Passed CISSP yesterday (Nov.3) on my 2nd attempt..my gameplan
I just passed the exam and wanted to give back to this community and here's what worked for me (2nd try). Get as many practice questions in as you can and that's what most of others have recommended here as well. I think that's the key and I was lacking that the first time I took the test. Here's how I studied:* Shon…
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Just about to start studying for CISSP Help Required
Hi Guys, I am just about to start studying for the CISSP qualification. I am 24 years old and have obtained the following qualifications... BSc (Hons) Degree Computer Science CCNA R&S CCNA SEC ITILV3 Prince 2 I have been working for a telecommunications company for the past two years. After a year I transferred to a new…
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Risk taking the CISSP
I'm trying to debate if I should just go for the CISSP (studying for SSCP now). I'm doing desktop support and I'm not sure if adding users, password resets, basic internet connectivity troubleshooting, physically securing/imaging computers would help qualify me. I've been trying to get more detailed answers and I've looked…
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Passed CISSP.. Endorsement time lines
Hi Al, Thanks to this forum, it helped a lot during preparing for the exam. I passed it almost a month back... and submitted endorsement by an active cissp. It is almost 4 weeks, but i have not yet got cert confirmation. They sent receipt confirmation in a day, but waiting for 4 weeks since then for final email... Any clue…
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Difficult to set exam date
Guys I've been studying for this exam the whole year and I never set exam data, because every time I try to set the exam it is full the next two month, this is killing me, so I set the exam December 29, hoping I will have available spot in November, I want to finish this never ending study, LOL Does everybody get problem…
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way of approach to tricky questions
Hi, I've a question about how to think for such a question in the exam. as you most know, this comes from ISC official guide 3rd edition. (hope it is not a problem to write this here since this part already published in google books) -> Which of the following configurations of a WLAN’s SSID offers adequate security…
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Passed CISSP 10/29/14
I've been lurking for about a year but not posted. I took the exam for the first time today and passed. I spent a little under 3 hours on it and another 20 minutes reviewing flagged questions. There's been helpful information from various people here, thank you. My main resources were. 5 domains in the AIO by Shon before…
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Authentication vs Authorization - Shon Harris book
In the AIO 6th edition of the Shon Harris book page 203, on the paragraph about Authorization seems that there is an error. The paragraph ends with "Access criteria are the crux of authentication" shouldn't the word "authentication" actually be "authorization"? Or am i missing something here?
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CISSP Question sources (Help!)
Dear All, I have recently joined Techexams.net however have been reading blogs published here from quite a few months and have found them very helpful. I have been studying for all 10 domians from All in one CISSP guide - 6th Edition - By Shon Harris.Now I am studying the last and final domain "Software Development…
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So I screwed up... big time.
I completely forgot that I had the test scheduled for the 21st of this month and not next. I haven't studied in about a month now, after studying every day prior. I'm reading Eric Conrads 11th hour now, can someone please point me in the direction of the study guide I've seen posted a few times on here? All I seem to…
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Concerned if my work counts as experience
I'm coming up working 4yrs as a Security Compliance Analyst. This is the only security job I've had so I figured I had a very narrow level of knowledge and experience only relevant to the company I work for, but after reading an excerpt from a CISSP study book and some practice exam questions I found it all very familiar…
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CISSP Concentrations
I have a question about the CISSP concentrations - is there an "Associate of ISC2" the same way there is with the SSCP, CAP, and CISSP, or do you need the full certification? I ask because I am planning on getting pretty much every top-level cert within the next six years. I have my Security+, about to take the SSCP, and I…
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New to studying for CISSP
Hi there, I have my MCSA, MCSE, A+, Net+, Sec+ and CCNA, work wants me to have CISSP self-study (nice, huh), been a hands on kind of guy for 30 years, CISSP seems a pre-management cert. I purchased Shon Harris Sixth Edition, Ronald Krutz CISSP and CAP Platinum Edition and purchased ***************** 500 questions, All seem…
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Shon Harris passed away?
First I heard of this, though it happened last week. I didn't see anything on her company website though. Shon Harris
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CISSP Endorsement
Hi, I passed the exam and my colleague will endorse In the endorsement pdf its written "Endorser to send endorsement form to the ISC address" Its also written in the site Once you have received your (ISC)² email informing you that you have passed the exam, you will need to download and submit the Applicant Endorsement Form…
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Experience for DRP
Hello, At my current employer I am working as a Network Support Engineer in the IT Department. One of my tasks was to participate in testing of DR Plan by performing an DR Drill. Also I have been designated to be permanent Network Admin for the DR Site. I asked my manager to sign a document that proves my eligibility for…
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Carrer from Support/Implementation field to Info Sec with CISSP certification
Hi, This is harry, as of now I am working as support engineer & Implementation(5 yr experience) for the company for there contact center solutions (developed by same company) and it believe there is no any scope of this support in future, so I have decided to have carreer in Information and security. I have knowledge of…
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Taking the exam in 2 weeks study group?
Hi all, I would like to see what is your opinion on this material I find out in ISC2 website: https://www.expresscertifications.com/ISC2/Catalog.aspx Also taking the CISSP exam pretty soon and would like to build a study group. Been preparing for 6 months now and would preffer people taking it pretty soon or that they just…
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Cissp cpe...
So I passed the September 2014 CISA exams... Err... how much of these can i claim in CPEs... ? Maybe i cant? Anyone done this before?
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Considering pursuing the ISSAP and looking for advice
Hey all, I have 7 years of IT experience, 5 of it being directly related to Security/IA. I passed my CISSP November 2013 and then the CISM June 2014 and I was planning to take the CISA in December. However after some thought, I don't do much auditing work and since I am in the process of moving to accept a new job I need…
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GISP Exam Prep for CISSP
Hello, I am nearing my exam date for my second attempt. I thought the GIAC GISP was a great exam sim. Has I paid a little more attention to my weak areas I may have been successful the first time around. My question is if I purchased the GISP exam sim again will the questions be the same. It not like I even remember any of…
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Cissp passed - Endorsement question
Hello guys, First of all I want to thank all of you for sharing your exam experiences. These very helpfull in preparing for my CISSP exam which I passed several days ago. The resources that I used are: - Eric conrad 2nd edition - Shon Harris - cccure - very helpfull for testing brain capacity on handling 250q, it is the…
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Pretty Good Protection (PGP
Pretty Good Protection (PGP): uses Symmetric encryption to encrypt and uses Asymmetric algorithm to encrypt session key and send it securely to the receiver Is the above statement true and could someone explain, please. Thank You.
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CISSP scoring
Hi, can someone tell me if they still tell you the score only if you fail? Or have they started telling your score if you pass?
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Passed SSCP 28/08/2014
Hi all, I have passed SSCP today. Quite a tough exam as compared to the numerous UNIX/Linux exams I have attempted before. Well the plan is to go into Information Systems Auditing, so I will be going for CISA now. And thanks to you guys in the forum, because as silent as I was, I learnt a lot from the posts. I remember…
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Passed CISSP Today (as an Associate)
Hello all. Just another lurker here coming out from the depths to give his 2cents and experience with the exam. A little background on myself: I am a recent college graduate who started out in an internship position in Business Intelligence/Analytics & was hired full time when I got my bachelors. That was about two years…
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Passed CISSP this morning!
If any of you remember my original thread you know I've been on this site a few months studying http://www.techexams.net/forums/isc-sscp-cissp/102359-new-here-studying-cissp.html After about a year studying, really buckling down the last 3 months, I decided to give it a go. Brief history. I'm a computer support specialist,…
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CISSP Book
I know about Eric Conrad book is the best but just wanna know the link pdf is extracted from which book www.jblearning.com/samples/076372677X/chapple06.pdf Thank You.
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Passed CISSP!
Passed, first try today -Studied for about 1.25 months (2 weeks really, about 4 hours a day). Using only AIO and some test questions from the CD. -Test is nothing like any test bank questions you will find. -Very long and drawn out test. Def need your thinking hat for this one, filled with process elimination questions.…
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"A mile wide, an inch deep"
Hi all, I've stumbled across this forum from time to time when googling CISSP and CISSP concentrations, and wanted to share my two cents on the exams and certifications. I am now CISSP-ISSAP,ISSEP,ISSMP, as well as some other certifications. I took the CISSP exam quite a few years ago, when it was still a paper exam. I…
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Next CISSP test date(s)??
Can somebody give me an idea when the next CISSP test date(s) will be?
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Passed CISSP
Hello, I would like to inform the community that I have passed the CISSP test today. Furthermore, I would like to thank everyone here, who helped me get through this ordeal. Like everyone else, I would be sharing my experience here. So, here goes. Who Am I?* Information Systems Professional having more than 10 years of…
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CISSP Passed
I passed the exam .It was one of the toughest exam i ever wrote .Completed the exam in 4 hrs,reviewed around 40 questions and changed some answers @ the last minute. when i finished the xam examiner came to me and logged off the system he didn't say anything I thought i failed coz most the answers i was not sure but when i…
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CISSP Study group
I am wondering if there is anyone here who knows about a study group or is interested in forming one together for studying purposes. (Skype/Linkedin/other). Anyone up for this? :D
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Passed CISSP 9-13-2014
It took more than 1 attempt but now it's done!
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SSCP Study Material?
Hi all, Just passed my Sec+ and I want to go ahead and start studying for the SSCP. Before I go ahead and start buying self study guides I would like to see what are some good study guides for 2014. I have noticed that there are a lot of old guides out there, but are they still good to use for today's exam? Thank you.
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Passed CISSP on first attempt
Hello Everyone, I am glad to inform everyone that I have passed the CISSP exam on first attempt this past Friday. This will be a long post but I am sure it will help people who have been dedicated on this exam preparation. A brief background about me- I have about 5 years of work experience most of it being in information…
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Bcp (bia) vs rm
To my understanding the BIA is just a small portion fo the overall RM to leverage COOP? And the RM is a small portion of the overall BCP? I can see where each kina overlaps so its kinda confusing...Any clarity?
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Recently passed CISSP exam - questions about what happens now?
I posted in a different thread that this past Saturday I passed the CISSP exam. Now it's onto the certification process and I'm curious about a couple of things: 1.) I'm worried (albeit only slightly..) about getting the official certification. I have done primarily IT support for my career up to this point and don't have…
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Passed CISSP
Hello to everyone! I've frequented this forum for a while but never signed up until now. I wanted to say thank you to the posters on here for sharing their experiences and information as it helped me pass the CISSP exam today on my 3rd try! Thanks again!
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Passed CISSP Exam on 21st Sept 2014
Hello Guys, First of all I apologies for not be as active member of this great forum. I had taken a lot of inputs from here but didn’t contribute anything back. I passed my CISSP Exam yesterday on my 1st Attempt. :) I would like to thank everyone on this forum with helping me pass my CISSP exam, it has been a long journey…
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Troy McMillan CISSP Study guide?
Have any of you members here ever heard of this Troy McMillian CISSP Study Guide? The content looks good, but I haven't heard of it until today.
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Third time was the charm...CISSP Passed 9/11/2014
Hi everyone, I'm relieved to share that I passed the CISSP exam (3rd time) on Thursday. It was an arduous 10 month journey with ups and downs but I kept at it to the end. Following are my study items and grades. Brief Career Summary: IT focused for the past 26 years. Short Version Synopsis: MGT414 SANS +S Training Program…
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Going for CISSP
Hi :) I have 5 years of IT/IS experience, and am currently working for F5 Networks in the security field, aiming for CISSP. My plan is to start with the Shon Harris book "CISSP All-in-One Exam guide 6th Edition", "CISSP prep guide", and "CISSP for dummies" with no deadline set to finish it, I will be using most of my free…
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Passed CISSP examination
hi all, I've attended the CISSP exam today and passed. About me: In IT since too long, CNE, MCSE on NT4 (that tells a lot huuuh) and W2K. Currently and for the last 15 years i've been working for a global IT manufacturer. Study materials used:* Eric Conrad 11th hour * Eric Conrad study guide 2nd edition * Sybex 6th edition…
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Authentication Question
Quick question. I am under the impression that RADIUS, DAIMETER and TACACS+ do remote authentication. I keep remembering that RADIUS is remote, but I believe they all provide for remote authentication, right? Aside from that the main diff between RADIUS and TACAS+: UDP,TCP AAA, AAA (Separate) RFC, CISCO Some plaintext, All…
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I am officially done!
Well, after about 1.5 month of study for the CISSP I have made the decision to pass on the exam. I was slated to test next week and fully believe that I am ready to test, but the test will not be covered by my organization. The reasoning for my decision is this… Looking at the entire test from 1000ft I cannot wrap my head…
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CISSP: Incomplete Name
So, I got the certification today, when I reached home. I got two things to say:* Why was the mail delivered to my house, when I specifically asked them to deliver it to my office. Since mail is handled properly there?. * Why is my name written incorrectly, on the certificate and on the card? After all the wait and…
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Getting experience after Associate of CISSP
Hi All, I am working as Deskside support right now and worked as helpdesk agent for 4 years. I want to move my career in infosec and preparing for security+ and CISSP. My concern is that as an Associate of CISSP (after passing the exam) or without it, with security+ does candidate gets job easily in infosec field to gain…
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Steps in the security management life cycle etc.....
I have been quizzing and reviewing answers nightly. In a majority of questions that ask for what phase, or what is the next step, or what is the first step, I seem to get stumped. I look to my text book(s) to find the steps in the security managemnt life cycle, DRP, software, etc.. but cant find a page or study aid that…
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No InfoSeC Experience, preparing for CISSP
Hi All, I am working as Deskside support right now and worked as helpdesk agent for 4 years. I want to move my career in infosec and preparing for security+ and CISSP. My concern is that as an Associate of CISSP (after passing the exam) or without it, with security+ does candidate gets job easily in infosec field to gain…
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CISSP:Memory
In my final stages of prep for the exam. I have searched for similar questions but I cannot find a definitive answer. Should I memorize the exact steps in the BCP/DRP, Software DLC/ System DLC, Change Mngmt Process, Cont Ops Plan, Incident Response Steps etc… I understand the concepts and the critical areas of each, but is…
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Stanford University if offering two free classes on Crypto!
Just popped up in my inbox today! Since there are hosted by COURSERA, there is no cost to you, all books/materials are at no cost. Both courses run 6 weeks. Classes of course are all 100% remote, no traveling needed. It's being taught by Prof Dan Boneh. Have a look at his impressive credentials below: "Professor Dan Boneh…
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If you have the experience and the dedication, then you have the skills to pass
For those of you who followed my previous posts, and for those of you who are new here, don't scare yourself to the point where you are scared and exhausted when you go into the exam the way I did the first two times. AS someone with 12 years experience going into the test, I still tanked it but got very close twice,…
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Passed CISSP Today - Long Journey
Glad to finally say I passed the exam. Praise the Lord! I actually felt better about the test the last few times. Didn't feel like I passed this time until the guy said "Congrats!" I am still in disbelief being so used to seeing the paper with 10 domains listed on it saying thanks but try again. I took the last exams at…
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Passed CISSP
Passed the exam... I took around 5 of the 6 hours given. The exam was 250 questions, and of course all of them are multiple guess/choice. 1. Material used: CISSP AIO v5, ISC2 OIG, Shon Harris Video Mentor, CCCURE Forums, and CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Exam Prep App in AppStore 2. Broke…
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Sunflower pdf?
Just out of curiousity, how many sucessful CISSP's out there used this document as one of thier study guides? On a scale of 1-10, how effective was it?
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CISSP all in one book by Shon Harris: what is on the CD-ROM?
Mates, what is on the CD-ROM in the book? it is practice exams or just the book on PDF? the answer determines whether I buy the book or not, thanks.
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Question about Passing
So my understanding is you have to make a 700 on the exam to pass? How does that translate to the number of questions you can miss? Is it 250 questions and you have to get 70% of them correct?
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CISSP and standards
Hi, I'm very new to CISSP certification and just started to study for it. Sure I did lots of investigations about which book and which resources are good before and now started with Shon Harris's book for first pass of topics and I also am planning to go with further passes of all topics with different resources. When I…
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CISSP 2nd attemp study plan
Any helpful feedback would be much appreciated! Study materials: -shon harris aio book -isc official book -Conrad 2nd book -Conrad 11th review -SH practice questions (750+) -transcender (750+) -studISCope (300 questions) Any opinion on whether transcender is necessary with already using SH practice questions and studiscope?
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Starting CISSP, ?s
hello mates, I am starting the CISSP exam, self study. I just passed SEC+ 2 weeks ago, self study as well. I like to do a pretest to see where I stand before starting the studying. I took a 250 question, simulation test of CISSP and scored 63% so I feel it is a good sign. I would appreciate any advise, pointers to online…
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Passed CISSP - 2nd Attempt
Hi All, First i have to say that it is not an easy exam like some of people think that it is. You need to really put effort on it and need experience. I am an Information Security Officer with 7+ years of experience and dedicated to information security from start to present. Access Control, Telco, Cryptography, Infosec…
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Passed CISSP on first try wondering about endorsement times...
I'm sure this has been discussed in other threads. I took the CISSP exam on July 7, Monday and passed it (after a grueling 4.5 hours). I submitted my resume and endorsement form on July 8, Tuesday. I received a confirmation email on July 9, Wednesday, that they have received my endorsement documentation and have been…
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Seeking guidance on CISSP test/exam questions??
Hi Seniors, I have been preparing for CISSP exam for quite sometime (close to 6 months). I have gone through the Shon Harris book once and have read few chapters here and there from sybex book and syngress. I also read the 11th hour. My biggest challenge has been with retaining the knowledge from all the domains. My weak…
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A little worries : CISSP
So I finally decided to attempt the cert. I formed a study plan and decided one week per domain would be sufficient enough after reviewing the material contained in the test. So, after cracking the Harris book open, I can’t take longer than three days per domain (about 4 hours a day 7 days a week). Here I am sitting at a…
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New Here. Studying for the CISSP
Hi everyone, Quick question. I'm in the process of studying for the CISSP. Are the 2009 Shon Harris videos still a good source to study? I have the 6th Ed of her book, the Eric Conrad 11th hour book, the CBT Nuggets Videos and a bunch of practice questions. Been using McGraw Hill questions too as well. So I think I have a…
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SSCP Exam preperation
Hello everyone, Guys I need your advice, about how to prepare for SSCP exam, I've been reading a lot of posts regarding study materials, some were positive some negative, so wasn't really clear which books to use etc. So your help would be much appreciated. Thanks
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2nd CISSP Attempt
Any "second timer" here? Why did I fail my CISSP? Here are the WHYS: 1. Too tired for study after all the crazy traveling! Traveled to 3 different continents one month before the test!!! Almost boarded on MH17! Go figure!!! 2. Couldn't concentrate and therefore couldn't get the gist of core concepts of each domain. 3.…
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Nervous and Hyperventilating
I am going to take the exam very, very soon. I am extremely nervous. I hate to say that I couldn't remember many things. Fire suppression of Class A? B? C? D? IEEE version for what? Orange book at which level? Level A???? I mean I am screwed. I did the practice tests in CCCure and took less than 2 hours to finish each test…
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CISSP job question
Hi folks, I had a question and I thought who better to ask than this CISSP forum. Since passing the CISSP I find that I have the option of working as either a security auditor or an ids analyst. I have experience in both almost equally. Which do you guys feel is more in demand and which do you feel will be the position…
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CISSP Endorsement
Hey everyone. I have been studying for my CISSP for a while now and I am planning on taking the test before too long. My question is, where do I find an endorsement after (assuming) I pass? I have worked with and for numerous companies, vendors and other businesses and I have yet to physically work with a CISSP. Or at…
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Possible to do self study for CISSP?
Hi guys, Just checking if it is possible to self study for CISSP.. Have been interested in this for quite some time and contemplating if i should go for it.. thanks
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Cissp exam in two weeks
Hi, I read Eric 11th hour Book and now reading CISSP practice by S.Rao Vallabhaneni. Is it ok for the exam ? Regards
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One week to go...
I have one week until I sit the CISSP exam, and was hoping I could gain some advice. To give a little background, let me explain my study efforts and situation. I have been studying for the CISSP on and off for the last year, and have only been seriously studying for the last month. Here is a summary of what I have used to…
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ISSMP study materials
Looking for ISSMP study resources, besides the official CBK? I would prefer some kind of review questions (similar to ISACA's test engine) if anyone knows of anything (or even what worked for you!) let me know. Ideally testing in the near future (August hopefully.) Thanks! Mike C
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Concerned about the SSCP
Alright, I've been studying for the SSCP using the All-In-One guide. I also use the CISSP book to study from as another source and to learn a little more. I've memorized a lot of the stuff that I didn't know before from the SSCP book and I try to watch video's about the things that I'm not so sure about such as PKI and…
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Preparing for SSCP (Sept 8th)
Good evening everyone! I have the SSCP coming up on Sept 8th and wanted to get some friendly advice from the forum! My study materials: Darril Gibson AIO ISC2 Studiscope CCCure Various NIST Pubs/FIPS Docs I have read through Darril twice now, and gone through the practice exams located on that book. I did very well on them…
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CISSP passed - first attempt - July 10th
I am pleased to share (and quite relieved as well) that I successfully passed the CISSP exam on my first attempt today. Background: 18 years in corporate IT environments, 5+ years of Information Security experience in the Access Control and Security Operations domains. I have been meaning to get this certification for the…
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best certifications in Information Security
I am trying to land a job in Information Security. Can you please tell me whats the best certifications I should be studying for to help me land a job?
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Do I qualify for the CISSP? Please help
I have an Associates degree in Networking Specialist and Information Security Specialist. Certifications in Comptia A+, Network+, and Security+. A few years working in IT but not sure if my experience qualify in Security. Past jobs Help Desk IT Support, Network Administrator.
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Good way of memorizing TCSEC & ITSEC?
One of the only topics I am unable to get into my head , I do remember what each of the letters mean etc, but not in depth details. for example, that object reuse is in C2. any tips?