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SSCP Study Books
I apologize if this is a repeated post but I didn't find what I was looking for when I browsed all the topics. I need to find some solid books about the SSCP. I've been looking around and have seen many bad reviews for the Sygress and Wiley books so, I'd like to avoid those if I can. Is there any good book for the SSCP. I…
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Updated SSCP Study Guide at cccure.org
An an updated and slightly expanded version of Vijayanand Banahatti's EXCELLENT study guide for the SSCP exam is now available at cccure.org (http://www.cccure.org/Documents/SSCP/SSCP_Notes_2.0.pdf). I'm going to be using this guide quite a bit myself.
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Need Help: CISSP Shon Harris DVD collection...
hi guys!! Im new to this forum and preparing for cissp exam. I would like have comments on shon harris dvd platinnum collection study material for cissp preparations.i have ordered it but i would like to know is it worth? i m also going through official ics2 cissp prepariton workbook. ur comments would be appreicated...…
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Interesting Info from an (ISC)2 Official
Last week I attended the Security Leadership Conference in Bethesda, MD. (Outstanding conference by the way!) One of the speakers was Lynn McNulty, the Consortium's Director of Government Affairs. He gave a speech discussing the US Department of Defense's initiative to have their info security professionals certified. I…
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How to get experience?
Hello, I just finished my Sec+, and want to move towards SSCP and CISSP, however, my current job does not really let me get the hands on experience required by these certs. Are there places that will hire an entry level security person, so they can gain the experience? How should I proceed? What about the GIAC exams?…
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Advice on my situation for SSCP / CISSP (exp. + endorsement)
Hello Everyone! Well, I am really interested in the SSCP / CISSP certs... I think they are quite a Challenge. After reading all the requirements on ISC2 site, I have some doubts... Maybe someone here can help me or maybe give me some advise. Regarding the work experience, I work as an independent security consultant since…
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CISSP as a first security Cert?
I'm thinking of going for my CISSP...I've got the MCSE+I and I'll be getting my CCNA in a few months. The question I have since it's such an involved test, is it practical to have that be your first security certification? I was thinking of going for the security +, but my job is only going to send me to one class and I…
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need help
i want to move my career in security side. should i start prep of CISSP or CISA? can anybody guide me about CISSP preparation previously i hv done ccna and i hv 6 years of IT experience in programming and networking.
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I PASSED!!!
Yes, a new thread was needed. No more scrolling down to get to the good stuff... Now I have to get my resume updated and get an endorsement or two. Anyone (who has their CISSP) know how long it ACTUALLY takes to get audited?
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17 Hours To Go...
It's hard to be confident after failing it once. I took the exam two years ago and with the score I got and adjusting for the weighted scoring, probably missed it by 10 questions. I was SURE I passed. I've studied off and on over the last two years while gaining a TON of experience in my job. I picked up the studying pace…
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Advice on certification path...
I'm scheduled to take a CISSP course in July to begin pursuing the certification, and I know that a one week course does squat to really get you prepared. I'm not sure if this is really what I should be going for. I'm not so much concerned that it would be difficult to do for someone with my limited experience, but i'm…
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Clarification
Is it three years of security experience or three years of experience in at least one of the 10 domains? What is the audit process like (for those who pass)? One of my former employers has gone through a complete overhaul. The people (even management) that was there when I was there are gone. Do they ask me who to check…
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Associates Designation
I've run into somewhat of a dilemma and need to have a question answered before I continue sending my resume out. I passed the CISSP as an associate several weeks ago, however I have been working on my resume and it recently occurred to me that there may be an issue with the way I have my certification listed. I have it…
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SSCP or Associate ISC2(cissp)
What it be better to get SSCP certified if I have the experience to do so or to get my associate CISSP and just work up to getting certified?
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how to run .acl, .jgt, .sfv....files
hello, I have downloaded a CISSP training cd which contains: 45 jgt-cbtncissp.001 to jgt-cbtncissp.045 one [COMPLETE]-100.00% file one .raidenftpd.acl one jgt-cbtncissp.sfv Can u help me convert these in to video format I will really appreciate if anyone can help me regards, bik
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Question for people who already have their CISSP
Can you tell me how the CPE's work? More specifically, how did YOU obtain your 120 credits? Even more specifically, what ways are there, besides spending thousands of dollars going to seminars, to get your 120 CPE?
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sscp and sec+ AND TICSA
hey guys. i know this might have been asked before..but anyway...let me ask again I have sec+ and TICSA and want to get my SSCP. Is there a huge difference in studying between the 3? I know TICSA was very much like SEC+ but a slight bit more studying involved. What about hte SSCP VS TICSA or SSCP VS SEC+?
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Need input... from current CISSP's
Ok, here's the deal... I'm preparing for the CISSP... how long will it take me... well, I was hoping to ask you guys. ISC2 says typically spend 1 month per domain (which there are 10) and I have seen where it has taken most up to 6 months. I am active duty AF and have had the last 2 years dealing with securing…
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Salary
I am curious as to what the average salary is for somebody with a CISSP. I understand that it is more so a cert for someone management then one for tech people, and the salary surveys and scales that I see posted probably reflect this. I fall into the tech people catagory and have been instructed that I must get a CISSP. I…
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(ISC)^2 Certification & Accreditation Professional (CAP)
Anyone know someone whose is looking to obtain the new CAP certification from (ISC)^2? Any opinions on it yet? http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/cmag_nl_extra_content.asp?articleid=1387&zoneid=37 https://www.isc2.org/cgi-bin/content.cgi?page=859
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Seven types of hard CISSP exam questions
Here's an interesting document from Global Knowledge: 7 Types of Hard CISSP Exam Questions and How To Approach Them I can't compare the description to the actual CISSP exam, but from a practice questions writer point of view, I think it's a good thing to read as preparation for any IT cert exam.
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CBTnuggets releases SSCP series
CBT Nuggets just released their brand new SSCP series. Check out their website for more info. If you are interested in this one, the CEH series, or any other product from their IT security section, I suggest making sure you joined the TechExams.net InfoLetter (see your forum profile) as we'll be sending out a very special…
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(ISC)2 Online CPEs
to all of you CISSPs: Does anyone know anything about the Consortium's online CPE training program? I have never seen any posts or heard any comments on the subject and I am curious. I am also more interetsed in LEARNING than the CPEs. The price is a little high, but I might consider this training if the substance is…
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CISSP done....now Security+ ??
I posted in the Security+ section and only received a response from the webmaster, so I thought I would post here too. I just recently passed the CISSP, and just found out after taking the exam that the Security+ exam can be used towards the MCSE Security exams as an elective. I already have my MCSE in Windows NT and 2000,…
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CISSP Training Courses
Good Day all, I am new to your forum. I would like to queary anyone here to see if they have any experiance with any of the CISSP training schools. I am at present a certified SSCP, and I did the study for this on my own and passed (No schools). I have about 10+ years experiance in Infosec and 15+ in IT. But now my main…
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CISSP inquiry
Could someone tell me what the 10 domains of CISSP are ? I have a learnkey CISSP cryptography disk and a CISSP laws and ethics disk here. Are they any good? :
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Practice test recommendations for the SSCP
Hey everyone, I've been a longtime lurker and have finally posted! First, let me say this is an excellent site! I attribute this site to my passing of Security+ the first go around. Currently I've been studying to sit for the SSCP exam and am wondering if anyone has tried any of the various practice tests out there for…
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Security+ vs SSCP
hi, i have been debating between SSCP and SEcurity+ for sometime now. havent been able to decide on one to start with. what do you think will be a good one to start with?
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WOW! I LOVE THIS FORUM.
Awesome new place to hang out. Maybe not NEW, but re-modeled. Many kudos to Johan, Keatron and Kenny for taking the time and energy to re-design the security forums. We will all benefit from your hard work. Thanks for the effort, Mike
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Another Crypto Question
Which of the following is NOT a true 3DES mode? 1. DES-EEE1 uses one key 2. DES-EEE2 uses two keys 3. DES-EEE3 uses three keys 4. DES-EDE2 uses two keys
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Cryptography question
Which one of the following is a hybrid system employing asymmetric and symmetric encryption services? a. Diffie-Hellman b. RSA c. PKI d. 3DES
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Discussion and a question
OK, It's too quiet in here so I am just putting this out for discussion. I'll post the answer later. If this turns out to be poplular, we can do it more often. I will start with an easy one on access control: The steps of an access control model should follow which logical flow: a. Identification, accountability,…
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Shon Harris's 2nd edition and 3rd edition?
I am starting to study for the CISSP and I have Shon's second edition book. Am I missing much by not having the 3rd edition? Would you consider it important to get the 3rd editon book rather than use the second editon for studying? Thanks.
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(ISC)² SSCP earns ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation
In addition to the CISSP credential, SSCP is now also accredited by the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO). For more information, read the press release at ISC2.org: www.isc2.org/cgi-bin/content.cgi?page=948 I hope this will add to the popularity of SSCP and that it will appear more in job ads.
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Free, on-line Shon Harris CISSP training
There is a free, on-line CISSP training series being released by Shon Harris at: http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/content/0,290959,sid14_gci1011810,00.html There are ten lessons (one for each domain) that are audio with a set of slides and a quiz (also available as a Word doc). So far, lessons one through five have…
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dada diddling?
Question 3 in the CISSP practice exam: Which of the following correctly describes an example of a dada diddling attack? Is the question supposed to read "data" diddling?
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Earning CISSP
Greetings guys, i would like to ask a question that has been giving me a hard time lately, the thing is that i'm B.Sc holder in Computer Engineering, and i did lots of training periods while i was in college, the problem is that i'm so interested in security, since in my area, qualified candidates are rare, so i was…
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CISSP prep questions
Other than Shon Harris's 3rd edition all in one book, what would you recommend as the next best? Also, are there any good test exams worth buying? What have you found to the best? Thanks.
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Passed the CISSP
Well, I passed the CISSP exam I took on Dec. 10. It is an early Christmas present to myself for sure! It is the hardest exam I have ever taken and I worked very very hard to prepare for it. As I mentioned earler, I felt I had only a slim chance of passing. They do not tell you what your score is if you pass, so I could…
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Endorsement processed!
To review: I tested on Dec. 10th, got my results on the 17th, faxed my endorsement and Resume on Monday, Dec. 19th. I got an e-mail on Tuesday, Dec. 20 tellig me they processed my endorsement that day and would most likely print my certificate the next day! Bbut somehow that e-mail made it into my freaking spam folder and…
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Masters Degree in InfoSec/Online/Accredited By ISC2 and CNSS
Hey Guys, I need some help! I am looking into starting my Masters Degree in Information Security. I am looking forward to do all my classes online and the college or university should be accredited of course and the program should be approved by the ISC2 and CNSS. I know jdmurray you are working on your degree @ Cappella.…
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3 days to CISSP
I have studied long and practiced hard. Really looking forward to taking the test now. I am taking tomorrow off and plan to take a couple of 250-question tests and read. Driving down to St. Pete (about 6 hours) on Friday and of course testing Saturday morning at nine. Thanks to all of you who got me pumped up a couple of…
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CISSP practice tests
Greetings, I am taking this exam next month and I am looking for some legit testing engines. I am using Shon's Harris' 3rd, but wonder if that is enough or if it is comprehensive enough. Also, I have taken some of the tests at cccure.org and while they have a huge and well presented collection of tests, the questions…
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3rd ed. of Shon Harris' CISSP book due out in April
The third edition of Shon Harris' CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide is due out in April. Amazon.com has their official ship date as April 29th. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0072257121/qid=1107711371/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/104-3350327-6339961?v=glance&s=books&n=507846 I mention this because I was signing…
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Official ISC2 CISSP online course
www.vcampus.com/isc2/index.html ISC2 launched an online course for the CISSP CBK domains. Especially check out the free Cryptography course demo. The complete course is priced at $1,395 for a 120-day subscription, about 50% of the official instructor-led classroom course. Seems a very suitable alternative if you planned to…
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Ryan Sebastian's CISSP Study Guides
A set of PDF study guides for the CISSP by Ryan Sebastian is available for free at http://www.securitydocs.com/Certifications/CISSP . You can more easily download all these PDFs directly from http://www.cccure.org/Documents/RyanSebastian/.
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Best CISSP book?
Getting ready to start studying for the CISSP exam and I see there are a number of books. What is the best book for this exam? Thanks.
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SSCP difficulty.
how hard is this cert in comparison to the security+ and TICSA? I currently have both of those and i took the SSCP practice test on the site today just for fun and got an 80%. I was thinking CCNA next but if i am scoring that well maybe i should go for SSCP...any input would be very helpful
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Added new ISC2 SSCP practice exam
Just uploaded our first 20 practice questions for the SSCP exam :D www.techexams.net/isc2/exams/start.php?exam=sscp I'm currently working on a couple of dosen more and some for the CISSP exam as well. Johan
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CISSP - Bell-La Padula
I just finished Security+ and have started to study for CISSP. It seems harder and is more detailed. I have read about Bell-La Padula and understand it, I think, except nothing I have read tells you how to actually implement it. You must work from a security policy, I would guess. Is the acutal implementation done by…
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CBT NUGGETS
I have the CBT nuggets video course for C.I.S.S.P. How difficult is this exam compared to say microsoft exams? I am thinking of looking into this certfication. I have been looking over it and it looks very similiar to Security+ which I have passed already? Could someone shed some light on this for me please.…
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SSCP
How exactly does the application process work? I've been looking into it more. With only a year of experience required, I could meet that criteria I think. The only thing is, how do I prove it to them that I meet the criteria?
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Added new CISSP practice exam
Here's my first set of practice questions for the CISSP exam: www.techexams.net/isc2/exams/start.php?exam=cissp (note that it contains the same question as in the SSCP practice exam in addition to some new ones. This is because of the huge overlap between the two exams.) I hope you like it :D
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(ISC)² certifications SSCP and CISSP
Besides having the coolest name in the certification industry, the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² offers two of the most respected security certitications, SSCP and CISSP. Both certifications require passing a rigorous multiple choice examination. SSCP The Systems Security…
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How much more to study for sscp
How much harder do I need to study for the SSCP if I have my SEC+ and CIW SEC Pro?