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CISSP Pass!
[FONT=&]I passed the CISSP today! It was 100 questions of anxiety, such an emotional roller coaster. I copied the review I published on LinkedIn. Hopefully it can help others in their journey :) Today, I had the opportunity to sit for the (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam, which I…
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Feedback on Transcender for CISSP
Guys, I have scheduled my CISSP for end of Feb . can some one please let me know how useful Transcender practice tests are . I am reading all posts here and getting ready for exam..
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Cloud Certified Security Professional - CCSP - Suggestions pls
Folks I plan to take this exam in next few months, I have a good number of years of experience in Infosec but don't have certs like CISSP,CISM, CISA. I have sound knowledge on the content pertaining to these certs as I have been working on these on every day basis. Can I directly go for CCSP or would you recommend me…
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SSCP Study Resource
Hello folk Can any one share with me their sscp certification experience and supplement study material. i want to cross over to It security field. :D
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What next after CISSP?
So I've seen a few postings that recommend getting a CISM after passing the CISSP since they are both similar with regards to most content. My question is...is the CISM really noticable to HR and/or recruiters? Usually most postings I see state only CISSP or (CISSP or CISM). Would going for the second not have the same…
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Anyone done CISSP after the OSCP ... my possible plans
I've just passed my OSCP and my intention was always to immediately pay for the CISSP exam and start studying. In the past two weeks I've listened to some of the podcasts and had a flick through the book. I didn't want to start properly studying until OSCP was done as I didn't want to be distracted. Those that have done…
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SSCP before CISSP?
Out of curiosity, I was curious if anyone here had pursued SSCP prior to sitting for the CISSP? Reason I ask, my department is pushing heavily for everyone to hit the CISSP around the 5 year experience mark. Totally makes sense, based on both the (ISC)2 requirement for experience and the practical value of real world…
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Passed today
Took it this morning in the snowstorm, but got it done first try! Wasn't as bad as I feared, finished in less than an hour, stopped at 100 questions. </humblebrag> I wanted to share what worked for me, to pay back the group, since I found a lot of information very helpful from this board. Here's what worked for me: - Took…
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ISC2 CCSP holders, Please advise!
CCSPs, Please share your experience pertaining to study materials, strategy, tips, and what worked for you inorder to successfully pass the CCSP. My plan is to take and hopefully complete this by March (latest). Any input is greatly appreciated. -SG
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CIISP Practice TEST Books
Hello. I'm preparing CISSP exam and want to know the best Practice test Books as er our experience. I found this two titles and I will buy one of them: 1- ISSP Practice: 2,250 Questions, Answers, and Explanations for Passing the Test (58$) 2- CISSP Official (ISC)2 Practice Tests (40$) Which one is better and is closer to…
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01/06/2018 Passed CISSP - CAT
I just passed the CISSP today and it stop me exactly at question 103. Background: - BS in Computer Science - MS in Cyber Security - 4 years in Soft Dev - 1 years Red Team - 1 years Application Security I started studying around 15 Dec and I decided to spend the rest of holidays studying 8-12 a day. Approximately around 120…
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Sybex 7th Edition - Dry For Anyone Else? Losing My Confidence!
Hello, I plan to tackle the CISSP with a total of 1 month (or less if possible) of study. I did the Cybrary videos last week. After the video series my confidence was through the roof as I thought "Hey, this exam doesn't seem that bad at all!" Granted I took the CEH in September 2015 so that covers over half of the domains…
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Renewing CSSLP before 1-year anniversary?
According to https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CSSLP: If I receive my certification on March 26, 2018, for example, I will need to get 30 CPE credits before March 26, 2019, or else my certification will expire. Is that correct?
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Confused about which books to use
Hi everyone, I know this will vary a lot from person-to-person, but I'm preparing to start studying for CISSP fairly soon - after I finish OSCP. I'm looking at picking one main book to use and torn between: Shon Harris book…
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Published a Security Book ( Group A ) | CPE
Dear, I read a book, Information Security. I have added as CPE. I understand that I have to upload a summary, of 150 words, but it does not give me the option. I am right? Greetings.
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Supposed to test Dec 26th but worried about the new test
Hey there! I am relatively new to the forum and have been lurking. I am currently an ISSM for a DoD contractor and need to get my CISSP. I have over 10 years experience (total) in IT and Information Assurance. I took the CISSP week long boot camp in October and felt like 2 months would be plenty of time to study but I am…
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Passed? 12/19
Well they could not get the printer to work after the test, I went the whole stretch of questions. At the end it says your exam score will be printed so I thought I failed. When I login into Pearson Vue it shows status passed, I haven't got no emails or anything. I used Sybrex, 11th hour and Cybrary to study. I'm hoping…
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New forma to ISSEP from March next year
Dear all, CISSP ISSEP will have a facelift in regard to the syllabus from next March: 1. Security Engineering Principles - 22% 2. Risk Management - 24% 3. Security Planning, Design, and Implementation - 22% 4. Secure Operations, Maintenance and Disposal - 21% 5. Systems Engineering Technical Management - 11% 150 questions…
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PhD Information Security, Information Assurance
Hello, Well, the topic of the thread seems self explanatory. I want to pursue a PhD program in future and it would be great if it's online cause, I am an asian, (Not THE asian) living in asia and we don't have a good enough college or university to enroll in. It would also help if the college doesn't milk its students and…
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Passed SSCP today
Hi! Thanks to God I have passed my SSCP exam today. I need some information. I am pretty sure I didnt select Associate option while registering exam as I always wanted full SSCP certification. I have 8 years System Administration experience and Master degree in computer Networks. I have passed CCNA and CCNA Security last…
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ISSMP Passed 12/4
Passed the CISSP-ISSMP exam this morning. After researching other threads, I used the ISACA CISM QAE to prepare which helped provide a foundation to prepare for the exam. Many questions, I had to rely on experience and prior knowledge to help determine the optimal answer. Glad to have knocked this one out. Very tough. I…
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Failed June 23rd, now what?
Hello friends, I have a degree in Computer Science and I've had a security job for over 5 years. I am a very technical individual as in my free time I program. This test is extra difficult for me as I do not have the mindset of a high-level manager. I have a certification in Security+ and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).…
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Venting about size of books
I'm potentially going to go for the CISSP next year. I've had a flick through some of the well known books and one thing about them is they are gigantic. Like 700-1000 pages. This is a bit ridiculous for a few reasons: 1) taking the book anywhere is not going to work. When studying I try to carry the study book with me.…
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There are only 3,736 SSCP's in the world
There's a lot of advice about the path to the CISSP that says people should take the SSCP first. I just checked the numbers. There are 3,736 SSCP's in the world (2,295 in the US). There are 120,149 CISSP's in the world.So either people are allowing their SSCP's to expire orpeople aren't accepting the common wisdom.There is…
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April 2018 changes - advice needed
Greetings all, I was pumped to take attempt CISSP at the end of December, but a couple of months ago I was in a bad car accident (drunk driver hit me - no insurance ). Long story short I am under doctor's orders to reschedule CISSP to let my brain heal (short-term memory issues). Yeah - I'm a bit mad. But now the CISSP is…
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The beast is slayn
YÉÉÉÉÉÉ ! I passed CISSP on my first attempt! Exam was not really harder than practice question from ISC2 application or Sybex. Drag and drop are a bit harder that multiple choise but it really test your knowledge! So now.. ready for the next challenge... CCSP!
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Passed 11/4 on my Second Attempt
Today was exactly 1 month since my first attempt at this beast, where I barely missed the mark with a score of 695 (see last thread: http://www.techexams.net/forums/isc-sscp-cissp/129416-failed-10-4-score-695-a.html#post1120611) This is a long grueling exam. So I cant really say by the end of the exam I was much more…
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Passed on 11/11 first attempt
Hey all! I have been using this as a resource and wanted to give back after using it to help guide my studying. I studied on and off for the past year and a half. I started a new job earlier this year and that took a lot of my spare time. When I began I went through the CBTnugget series by Keith Barker and took notes. Most…
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Boson Exam Prep - what book does it reference?
I'm looking at picking up a new exam prep simulator just to drill with as I spin back up. I've got Transcender, but burned all the questions last year before I broke off prep due to some life issues. What book/s does Boson reference? Transcender used the AIO 6th Ed and they state they haven't made any changes or updates to…
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Anyone have any input on the Sari Greene/Pearson video series?
Picking back up studying after about a 1.5 year hiatus due to professional (workload) and personal (moved 3 times) distractions. I've been off/on-again studying for over 3 years and have viewed the Old Cybrary, New Cybary vids, and took the (worthless) Trainingcamp boot-camp back in 2015. Any thoughts on the Sari Greene…
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ISC2 Website states content changing in April of 2018...
I was attempting to locate the ISC2 CISSP candidate information bulletin and Google threw this link: https://cert.isc2.org/cissp-exam-outline-form/ The link is to a "CEO" for 2015 exam (not sure if this is same as candidate information bulletin) - but regardless... At bottom of page was this notation: Please Note:…
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Failed 10/4 with a score of 695
This was my first attempt. Getting that close with out reaching the goal is frustrating to say the least . I'm going to review a few different resources for my weakest areas and retest in 30ish days.
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Passed SSCP
Hi Folks, I passed today SSCP. The exam isn't that hard. But it's tricky and you have to be able to think clearly in order to pass. I thought after the first 30 questions that I am going to fail. But I made I used, Daril Gibbson'S AIO and read a CASP guide and finally used the sybex app for test questions. I recommend…
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Should I pursue CISSP
Hi Guys, I am currently working as level 3 desktop support but really want to get into the security field. My initial plan was to first take the SSCP and then CISSP but from speaking to recruiters, SSCP is not sought after in my area. On the other hand, nearly all security job spec's have CISSP on them. The question is,…
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Free or cheap CISSP test material
Any good free CISSP text exams out there or something not terribly expensive?
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CISSP Experience
Hello all, I passed CISSP a few weeks back. Unfortunately I am still a university student and will be considered an associate for a little longer. I had a question regarding the experience requirements. I have worked about two years worth of internships. Of those two years, about 1.75 yrs have been full-time 40 hr/week…
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Security professional VS Data custodian
Can't clearly understand the difference between the Security professional role and the Data custodian. Due to the official guide: ...The security professional has the functional responsibility for security, including writing the security policy and implementing it.... while custodian ...responsible for the tasks of…
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CISSP passed
I passed my CISSP exam on Saturday. This forum has been a great resource for me to be able to prepare for the exam. I have over 20 years of experience in technology and have been working for large scale corporations. This exam was much harder than what I had expected. Whatever I had learnt using books didn’t help. It could…
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Completed SSCP on 27/09/2017
I have taken SSCP recently and was provisionally certified. Overall the experience was amazing. Exam was bit tricky, but I felt exam is pretty straight forward, if we have good understanding in the concepts. I used below materials to study for the exam. SSCP Official Study Guide Pluralsight videos for SSCP Transcender…
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Sscp
Hello all, For anyone who has a ITPro.TV account and used their video series for the SSCP to help you study, did you find the material was sufficient to pass? If not, what supplemental materials do you recommend? I have ordered the AIO online and it should be here this week, but I'm wondering if the video series will be…
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Am I wasting my time with SSCP?
So I just finished up with the Darril Gibson's book and I'm really not impressed. A lot of the information I have atleast seen a few times before in my other studies. I wanted to take the SSCP exam because it has been years since I've taken my Sec+ cert, but I'm beginning to feel like it may not be worth it. My job doesn't…
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Cpe
Hi, After some advice please, new to being an SSCP and I find their site quite uninformative in places. Maybe I'm just being dim. I'm trying to start getting some CPE's under my belt but find it confusing so thought I would ask you guys instead. With regards to webinars etc do you just view them and submit them on their…
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SSCP Pre-req
Would a degree in network admin satisfy the prereq for the SSCP? Thanks!
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(ISC)2 CyberWarrior Scholarship
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Two exam option when registering for SSCP exam
Hi! I am booking SSCP exam and I can see two options. [h=3]Certification Exams[/h][FONT="]Find exams currently offered by (ISC)2:[/FONT][FONT="][/FONT] [h=3]Certificate Exams[/h][FONT="]Find online exams currently offered by (ISC)2: Whats the difference between two of them? Thanks[/FONT]
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What are some of the most "productive" methods of gaining CPE and knowledge?
In the post CISSP world, we need to accumulate CPE. I am wondering what are some of the most productive metods (in terms of practical or theoretical knowledge)? For example is it better to do another course like PMP, SOME SORT OF hippa OR iso RELATED certification that can help one get both CPEs and certs? Or any…
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New (ISC)2 exam pricing beginning October 1
https://www.isc2.org/-/media/ISC2/Exam-Pricing/2017-Examination-Pricing.ashx?la=en&hash=FF82EECE89315252BFC67086F66B573BEEA993C6
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Eric Conrad 3rd edition vs. 2nd edition
Hello, I have read the Sybex book and want to add Eric Conrad to the studies. I have the second version which is of 2012. Has anybody compared it with the most recent one? Is it worth purchasing the 3rd edition? Thank you!
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Failed again ISSMP 23th September
I think the heading says it all,original post is here http://www.techexams.net/forums/isc-sscp-cissp/127716-failing-cissp-issmp-exam-24th-june-17-a.html Marks this time 619.Last was 564 . Improvement but on cost to 1400$ on studying material. Real loser I'm.I need you guys help to clear the confusion over. I have used 600+…
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SSCP PASSED! Study materials, my experience, and some advice
I recently passed the SSCP exam and have been officially certified by ISC2. I can confirm that it did take a few weeks for the results, my endorsement, and application to be reviewed. However, I was happy once I received that final confirmation from ISC2 that I was certified. I used the materials below coupled with my work…
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Which of the following should be performed in conjunction with a termination?
What answer would you give to this? I am puzzled by trainer's answer Which of the following should be performed in conjunction with a termination? A. Exit interview B. Potential limitation of computer access C. Prior notice of termination D. Adequate private time to say goodbye to friends and coworkers
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Advice on my third trial
Hi all , I wrote the exam 2 times before and I failed on both , now I am preparing for my third trial. The results of my two trials are ( 1st score 590 - 2nd score 680 ) now .... I am so confused !!!! , what should be my strategy ?? , how to prepare for the third time . Should I use the following resources or not ? With…
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What I learned today: how to remember ABCD class fires
What I learned today: how to remember ABCD class fires Got this from David Miller (CISSP videos on SafariBooksOnline, well worth the subcription BTW.) Class A fires are common combustibles Class B fires are flammable liquids Class C fires are eletrical Class D fires are flammable metals So he says in the video to remember:…
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Worth going for Associate of (ISC) ?
I have about 5yrs of IT experience but not in Security. With Security+ I can get a 1yr waiver towards required experience. Is it worth pursuing associates or should I be looking at something else instead?
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discussions and QA sessions in FB/Telegram
Hi, is there any discussions and QA sessions in FB/Telegram ? so we can discuss cissp questions together ? thanks
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Passed SSCP on Friday
Overall I didn't find the exam to be tough, but I also have a significant amount of network / datacenter /security experience, so I'm sure that helped. That said, the format of the exam was challenging, in that they very much take a "choose the best answer" approach where there is often more than one answer which is…
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SCCP exam
Chaps I am planning to embark on a career in security. Decided to do the sccp exam. I understand from what i have read it is a paper exam ? can someone clarify what this means. Is it like sitting an exam at university or school ?. Can someone also suggest some practice exam questions please ? Thanks
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Study materials for cissp
hello house, please which are the recommend study guide that are proven to be sufficient for CISSP studies. also want to know if "Shon Harris, Fernando Maymi - CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, 7th Edition (All-in-One) - 2016" is ok for study too Thank you
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Passed the CISSP and IMHO
I agree with a lot of the people here that said this or that source was of no help, except to give you the basic information and set the foundation from which to draw your 'best answer' based on ALL of the materials. There were very few questions that resembled any of the questions in the prep exams unless "hell if I know"…
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CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional Practice Questions
Hello all, I've just completed studying the recently released CCSP CBK and was wondering if anyone has found any practice questions out there? The questions at the end of each chapter in the CBK are OK, but only seems to test on a very small set of the official exam outline. Having read the whole CBK, i'd say the content…
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2015 vs 2017
is there any difference at all between the 2015 cissp and the 2017? was a new exam released? I ahve books and practice questions for 2015 and am concerned I spent the money foolishly. please provide a link if you have one... i hav ebeen having difficulty tracking one down with pertinent info.
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CISSP study Material
does anyone have the sunflower pdf for the 2015 CISSP? I am hoping to schedule for next couple of weeks and wanted to obtain the most recent version, I understand a version 2 is out. please let me know!
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SSCP Exam Study Tips
I've scheduled SSCP exam for July 22nd, the earliest available date. Been studying CISSP and thought that this cert would be a good stepping stone. Been studying Skillsoft, Sybex guides, and the official ISC2 study app. Used the Sybex and the Skillsoft practice questions. I get about 85 - 95 on the Sybex. Skillsoft I seem…
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Passed SSCP Today
Just passed the SSCP exam, the material used for the exam were as followed. 1) Darryl Gibson's SSCP 2015 2) Sybex Official Study Guide 3) Transcender (very helpful flash cards)
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CISSP Endorsement through ISC2
I am planning to get endorsement from ISC2 for the CISSP exam. Is there anyone who has followed the same process ?? I mainly want to understand how to frame the job history to ensure that the 2 CBK domains are being covered. Any samples of the same??
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Passed CISSP this week
I passed the CISSP on Wed this week. 1st try... wooohooo! - was, of course, very nervous going into the test. I completed the test in about 2 hours 15 minutes. My study/preparation included the following: 3 months of full time study (I am currently laid off looking for a new position). Read the content of the books below.…
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Passed CISSP 5-8-2017
I will keep this initial post short for the sake of brevity. I passed the exam yesterday on my first attempt. It was difficult, but I felt very prepared for the exam, and I was rather confident when I submitted my answers after four hours. My strategy was simple, pick an answer for every question, even if I'm not sure if…
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Yet another experience requirement question
Hey everyone, I'm going to be taking my CISSP exam in the next 4-6 weeks, but I'm being proactive and documenting all of my experience which will be included in the endorsement process should I pass. As of now, I'm planning on having ISC2 act as my endorser. I have my Sec+ as well as a 4 year degree in Information Systems…
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Another Endorsement Question
Hi everyone, I've been a self employed IT consultant for the last ten years and am about to sit for my CISSP exam. I'm wondering if anyone has requested an endorsement through ISC2 who is in a similar situation. I don't know any other CISSPs, and my closest chapter is a few hours away with a dead website. I don't have an…
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Prep materials - Sybex concerns
I am working on prepping for CISSP using the most current versions of Sybex materials (the book & the separate test questions.) What I'm running in to (at domain 6 for the first time - this condition doesn't seem to occur in domains 1-5) is that many of the questions for domain 6 relate to items and concepts that are not…
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4 more weeks, what to study...
Hello all, So I am down to my final 4 weeks (it's been a long 3 months) before the big test and wanted to get advice for study material. I want to find something that would help round out what I have studied so far and give me a chance to make sure I KNOW the concepts as opposed to just memorized them. I've been lurking…
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Pearson VUE Exam Sign-up | Associate or not?
Hi all, When registering for the exam Pearson VUE asks the following question: Are you applying to take the Associate of (ISC)2? Yes / No I have roughly 7 years work experience related to more than 2 domains and a IT Bachelors + MBA and am pretty sure that this will count. However, what happens if I tick No when…
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CAP Exam
Anyone recently take the ISC2 CAP exam? I was looking into this and I have not had much luck finding much study material, exam reviews, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Study Plan
Hello I'm a long time lurker in this forum and decided to start my prep for my CISSP exam. Anyone care to share their study plans times ? Curious to see how folks are spacing their studies - 2 weeks per module or similar ? I understand that everyone studies at their own pace but I just wanted to get an idea of timelines
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Best Sybex Test Bank?
I have a Safari account and have access to both test banks. The tests from the Official Study Guide and the tests from the Official Practice Tests by David Seidl, Mike Chapple. Which ones are better and closest to the actual test? I've been using the former mainly (getting about 82-85%) but started looking at the other one…
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failed the exam yesterday
I failed the exam yesterday at 638 The Sun rises again this morning, I will try it again.
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SSCP Book?
Hi All, I am planning to study for the SSCP exam and I have been doing some research on material to use. I came across this pack which appears to have all that I need included https://www.amazon.com/Systems-Security-Certified-Practitioner-Official/dp/111931402X?tag=viglink20307-20 Has anyone used this as a foundation for…
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Passed - Watching videos
Hi everyone. Today I passed the CISSP exam, so thought i would share my experience. Study I'm not a reader. I could cover a book from start to finish and still not absorb any of the information. I watched lots of videos, listened to podcasts etc, and would advise the following - in this order. 1. Start with Kelly's Cybrary…
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Passed (again)
I just passed. Here is the best I can do while complying with the NDA. I have not commented on any specifics, specific topics/content/domains etc... Consider this a story purely on my approach to the exam before taking it. I previously passed the version of the test just before it changed in 2007. Ten years later it seemed…
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Check out SSCP study materials I found today
I've been looking for some type of hands-on, simulated IT security environment with lessons, labs, exercises, etc. for SSCP cert. Someone told me about ISC Sybex CBK kit. I found this today also. This is a highly rated college textbook called Fundamentals of Information Security Systems 3rd edition by Kim and Solomon. ISBN…
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SSCP exam textbook is very good. But what about hands-on practical learning?
I'm reading the Darril Gibson All-In-One SSCP exam guide second edition. My knowledge of IT Security is pretty much limited to what I read so far in this textbook. I can't afford expensive courses or a second college degree. Are their any good books with CD's that I can do hands-on lab exercises on?
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Bit worried now for SSCP
Hi, Basically I have my sscp booked for next Thursday and was feeling quite confident. I have gone through the DG AIO book and scored very highly in the end chapters. Also been highlighting bits I didn't understand then reviewing on a second try. Then uhe CD testing engine I got 87% then 94% for the 2 mock tests. Also did…
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Encryption - Likelihood vs Impact
Hi everyone, I'm studying for the CISSP and hoping to take it soon. I took a practice test out of a book, and it had a question that I'm not too sure about what the correct answer is, and I'm not sure I agree with what the answer key says. Here is the question: Renee is using encryption to safeguard sensitive business…
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Eric Conrad books
Alright so I'll be done going through the Harris AIO soon. I see that there are two Eric Conrad books, CISSP Study Guide, Third Edition 3rd Edition and Eleventh Hour CISSP®, Third Edition: Study Guide 3rd Edition. Should I get both of them or just the 11th edition and use it with the AIO? The Eric Conrad books are both…
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Transcender vs Boson vs CCCure vs FreePracticeTests?
All, As the subject line states - I'm wondering which practice exam is the best. I don't know if it's wise to get more than one, but I am willing to hear from those CISSPs out there on their thoughts. Thanks! VV5
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IDS Thresholds
I came across a question worded similarly to the following: Which of the following outlines the possibilities of not properly setting and tuning thresholds of a behavior-based IDS: A) If the threshold is set too low, non-intrusive activities are considered attacks (false positives). If the threshold is set too high, then…
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Best mobile practice tests
I have installed several practice tests on my iPhone (and iPad), and some are better than others. But, there are still a bunch that are pretty good. I've heard that the Sybex official apps aren't that great. What mobile apps have you used that actually helped you pass the exam? I have a lot of spare time where I could be…
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Cybrary Videos On TV?
Hello, I plan to do a 1 day marathon of the Cybrary CISSP video on Sunday. Is there a way to output it onto TV without hooking up a computer to the TV? Perhaps some app or something? I have a Samsung Smart TV and Roku 3. Perhaps some particular app? I have electric movie theater reclining chairs so want to be comfortable…
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Hampton Roads Area
FYI, for those in the area. As part of an effort to prep the local workforce, TNCC has eceived funding from the state to fund a Workforce Certification Grant. TNCC is running a 5 week CISSP prep class, which includes a voucher for taking the class. The grant essentially funds 2/3 of the class, and does not have an income…
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Passed sscp
Passed the SSCP few minutes ago, studied so hard for this exam and to be honest, it was quite easy to tackle for me. I finished with like 90 minutes left. I studied using 1. AIO by DG 2. Official CBK 3. Glanced through George Murphy book 4 Used transcender practice questions. I have a question about endorsement. I did a…
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Carry a Dictionary
Dear, I am from Argentina. I plan to take the exam in English, considering the translations are misleading. I read, that if I prove that the English language is not my mother tongue I am enabled to carry a dictionary Is it like this? Should I take it or give it to me at the exam center? Any steps for this? Thank you!
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Recent Test Takers
Hello all, Soooooooo....Ive been really considering taking on this hurdle soon. I have been looking at the objectives, and I feel fairly confident without studying. Am I being too confident or should actually take the time to study? I feel this way because my minor covered a lot of the CBKs. Its been some years since I've…
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What is the best testing engine for the SSCP exam?
Hello, getting ready for the SSCP exam, Currently using Darryl Gibson's Book, but I'm finding that the CASP study guide is very helpful. but what is the best Test Prep (testing engine) for the SSCP exam?
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Passed, 3rd attempt
Hi All, After failing twice (677, 691), I passed the CISSP exam on Feb 11. I’ve spent a long time lurking on this forum sponging up information from passed/failed threads, and now it’s time to wring out my thoughts/experience with my first post. The exam: The test centre is about an hour away. Gave myself 2 hours to get…
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Passed SSCP in New York. 1st try
so very happy! was so anxious until i got the result. i'd like to say do NOT panic. be confident, relaxed. what's the worst that could happen? you will just retake. lol. so, i'm fairly well rounded in IT experience - security, server, storage, and some desktop support experience. did my Security+ years ago. for SSCP - i…
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Auditing of work experience
Took exam on June 7th and passed. Received official email that I passed exam on June 10th. Email about endorsement documentation being received June 21st. Got the email this morning that endorsement is still being processed and to wait the full 6 weeks. I was excited because according to others I would have gotten my…
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I passed on the third attempt in 2 years!
I did it! I passed this mile wide inch deep exam. Was not feeling confident at the end but getting the "Congratulations" made it all worthwhile. I owe my success to forming a study group, 4 of us so far have passed the CISSP exam. They told me I was ready. Was taken aback by having 8 drag and drop questions. I stopped 2nd…
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Targeting the SSCP next...
Hi I'm new to the forum I just passed the Sec+ a few days ago. I've been looking for my next security certification and I think the SSCP is a good choice to advance my career in info sec. I know the SSCP most recent version was released in 2015 which makes me think that it's about time for a refresh. Can anyone speak to…
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Pass July 05 2017 (long)
Below is a summary of what I did to pass the exam. I may be rambling but then again I just got home... I've been in the security field for almost 10 years so I may have more "real-world" experience than some others who are new to the field. Then again I never believed in certifications. I always believed that google was…
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My SSCP Endorsement/Audit process
I only vaguely know someone at work who is SSCP certified, so I had ISC2 act as my endorser, submitted my experience and a letter from my employer on company letterhead . I was chosen for an audit and they asked for my current resume. I emailed it and got a response that they had received my submission and to expect up to…