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Passed CISSP on first try. Here's how
I've been preparing and studying for the exam for about 4 months, typically two hours a day of reading, with more time invested on the weekends taking practice tests, taking notes on the material I had a difficult time retaining, and reviewing the notes I took. I will say that the preparation time for this exam cannot be…
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Question about CISSP experience
These will probably sound dumb but I don't want to waste my time studying if I don't have the required experience. First, I worked as Division security during my stint in the Army. Patrolling the grounds, checking IDs, etc. Do you think that would count towards the Security Operations domain (which includes physical…
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Passed in 1st attempt on 19th April!
Hi folks! This is my first post in this forum. I passed my CISSP exam on 19th April in first attempt and wanted to share my experience. I've 4.5 years of experience in network and application security. BTW can someone tell me if I can get a waiver, I'm having a 3 years of bachelors degree also pursuing MS in IT. I started…
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CISSP new book - CISSP Official ISC2 Practice Tests from Sybex
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119252288/ref=s9_simh_gw_g14_i1_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=09TY05J4AVMMVASGTB7N&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2437869742&pf_rd_i=desktop 5-July release. 100Q* 8 domains + 250Q*2 practical Exam = 1300Q
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CISSP Passed 02-2016
Hello all, finally passed CISSP after about 9 months of studying. Materials used: 1. Shon Harris book: Even though this is not the most recent of books, I loved the search feature in the .pdf and used it constantly when taking practice exams. The book is long and by the time you've gotten halfway, you've already forgotten…
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Past 4/15 1st Attempt
HALLELUJAH! :D Just finished the CISSP and PASSED. This forum was really great in sharing good resources on what to study. Thank you all! Study Materials: Sybex 7th edition Conrads 3rd edition 11th hour 2nd edition cybrary.it (older videos not that ones that they just released a week or two ago). 1 week boot camp in Nov 15…
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Should I test now or wait CISSP
I'm planning on relocating in 3 weeks at the earliest just waiting on a background check to clear, but I'm basically wanting an opinion on if I should test before I move or wait till I get settled in the new location. I'm kind of worried about waiting as I might lose some momentum with all the things that come with moving.…
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ebook - Conrads 3rd edition
does anyone know how to download this ebook? thanks in advance!
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11th hour 3rd edition
Hi Does anyone know when this is likely to be released? I am maybe a few months away from being ready for the exam but wanted the book now as a guide. If I had an idea of release date I could perhaps wait but if its say end of this year I will just buy 2nd edition. Thanks in advance.
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DONE! Passed 11/7 after Training Camp.
I just passed Saturday. I took a Training Camp class in Dallas and passed the exam after 5 1/2 of the 6 hours. I've been doing security work exclusively since 2005. I've stopped and started this process (via self-study) several times over the years. I think my experience and previous studies definitely played a role in my…
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CCC vs Transcender CISSP
Hi all, I tried to search on the forum for this simple overview between these two test engines but i didn't find something interesting. So i would like your opinion as I' m ready to buy some between these two. Which one do you think is more close to this exam? Which mode should I buy? (3, 6 month, 1year, cd-rom) Thanks
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CISSP - ISSAP Prepration
I am working in Corporate Security Arch and Engineering team for last two years and before that I have 8 years of experience in Operations Security, Network Security, Access Control along with ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS Certification in Financial Services. I choose to pursue ISSAP over CISM or ISSMP to advance my career at this…
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CISSP Passed April 2nd
Greetings, I've been a long time lurker since 2004. Took a break for 5 years. Started out with A+, then Network+ and that was it up until recently (1.5 years ago to be exact) I decided I should go ahead and get certified in a few things I had touched on. I want to start off by saying that this forum is invaluable and has…
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Hell yeah!! Passed on 11th April 2016
Thanks for Hunter85 advice to stop studying. That actually gave me confidence because I thought I hadn't studied enough. I think he meant stop cramming and just understand. Bottom line if you understand the concepts and principles, you should well in the exam History IT Auditor with 10 years of experience. Studying for a…
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Cybrary - new videos
Does anyone know how to download Cybrary - new videos? i would like to watch that without Internet access. thanks.
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TCSEC vs CC in CISSP 2015 test / concepts?
ok, the tech migration from TCSEC to CC is real but what about questions on the CISSP? I keep hearing over & over again you need to understand the "concepts" but CCCure test bank still has some TCSEC security rating questions... (orange book "B2" no covert channels, etc) .... Is TCSEC still a thing in CISSP 2015 test? or…
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CISSP concepts
Dear all, So many times written on this forum that CISSP exam requires knowledge of concepts. I kindly ask all those who passed the exam to briefly highlight aforementioned concepts. Thanks in advance
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Sybex 7th & CCCure / domains you wish you focused on?
So I just finished Chapter 16 of Sybex 7th edition & a chapter day plan which has been working well. (including questions & written labs) Some chapters I spent less than 2 hours but Chapter 11, I spent almost 7 hours! (Secure Network Architecture and Secure Network Components) ... I am familiar with all the material but…
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CCSP - The Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CCSP CBK 2nd Edition from Amazon
Hi Guys, Am preparing for the CCSP exam and looking for a study guide. Looks like Amazon has 1st edition available in stock for a purchase, however the second edition looks to be released soon as well. But not sure when it will be. Do you have any ideas when it will be released? And also thought about this book and it…
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Hell yeah!! Passed on 6th April 2016
Yes I passed it Right now I am partying like hell Having some drinks with my girlfriend I will share detailed info later on If you have any questions please ask and I will try to incorporate it But at this stage my only advise would be. STOP STUDYING You might ask why I will give you 1 straight answer. I had more than 100…
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Personal challenge - CISSP within one month
Hi guys, Through this post I want to share my study plan of my personal challenge: getting CISSP within one month! Why in one month? Currently, I am almost 7 years in the field of financial audit & IT-audit. With both a BSc as MSc degree in Auditing, I am now following the part-time post-master course to become a qualified…
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Cybrary - videos
Does any know where I can access Kelly's old CISSP videos? She recently changed the videos and the way they are organized. Shot me a link if possible! Thanks
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Passed cissp-issap
Just passed the CISSP -ISSAP exam this morning in Atlanta . [do not discuss exam content]. I took about 2 hrs 15 mins to complete the exam . The first round , I had about 7 flagged for review . In the second round , I changed about 3 answers . During the second round , I was confident I had nailed it . I was about 75%…
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CISSP Exam New Topics
Hello, As per your experience with CISSP exam, what are the new topics exposed in the exam and not well covered by CISSP books. I heared about Cloud and IAM , what are the other topics ? Thanks
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Preparing for CISSP
Hi All, I'm new to this forum and joined for obvious reason to pass CISSP exam. I have 7+ years of experience in Network Security and I want to attempt this exam to explore new avenues in my career. I have read the eligibility criteria, other information (isc)2 site and have the recommended books as well. However, can…
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Shon Harris MP3s?
Hi all! I have booked my CISSP exam for May 1st 2014 and am currently looking to expand upon my study material. I have the Kindle version of the Eric Conrad book, which I have been reading since mid last year on and off. I keep reading about the availability of some Shon Harris MP3s, but I cannot find them. Some posts say…
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Suggestion for CCure
Hi All, I am planning to get CCcure subscribtion. What was/is your study plan with Ccure. Do you study by domain and take 50 to 100 questions each day? How many day do you take for each domain. How many days will it take to complete 4000 questions in CCcure if we spend 3 hrs daily. What mode do you take test. Do you let…
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How I Passed CISSP
How I passed CISSP My Background I have been working in Information Security roles for about 10 years. In 2000 a colleague of mine explained that CISSP was the best qualification in the industry but I couldn’t see how to get it as, at that time, there were no text books for it! Over the years I have worked on firewalls and…
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CISSP Practice Exams
Hello everyone. I am on a fast track to do my CISSP. Two weeks in and i'm about to finish the official ISC2 study guide book. After this i'm going to read the Eleventh Hour, do practice questions then take the exam. Most of the stuff i'm already familiar with since I have worked at small companies I have always had a role…
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Anyone ever try this book? CISSP Exam Prep Questions, Answers & Explanations...
I came across this on Amazon - anyone have any thoughts on it? CISSP Exam Prep Questions, Answers & Explanations: 1000+ CISSP Practice Questions with Detailed Solutions: SSI Logic: 9780982576847: Amazon.com: Books Thanks, -Calvin
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When I will be ready for the EXAM ???
Hi all, I've read many comments on this forum about passed not passed the exams what I did, what I didn’t etc. I think that is good to depict (at least hypothetically) a standardize process that someone should made before try to test his self on this exam. Of course as a pre-requisite on this marathon I consider that…
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CISSP Today - DID NOT PASS!!!!
I did not pass today...I studied for months and this is no joke I felt like I did not have ONE easy question...This test had nothing to do with any of the material I studied...Nothing was easy. Not one question was a given easy answer....crazy..I am a little mad today and feel that I studied the WRONG materials. I studied…
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Debunking myths about CISSP
If you're somewhat new to information security and think you should go get the CISSP in the near future, please read this list of common myths first. The following statements are NOT TRUE: 1. All it takes to qualify for a 6-figure job in information security is a CISSP. 2. You need a CISSP to get hired for an infosec…
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Looking for advice on the CAP
I'm not quite sure specifically what I want, but any sort of recommendations, feedback, or advice would be much appreciated. I apologize in advance if my post is a bit disjointed. I've been studying the past month or so for the CAP, and I'm having a really hard time gauging how ready I am for the exam. Unlike any other…
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11th hour Cissp Eric Conrad - 3rd edition
Hi, I am taking the CISSP exam in about 40 days. I really would like to get update version from 11th Hours CISSP from Eric Conrad. I guess this is wishful thinking, but, does anyone knows anything about it? Should I use the 2nd edition anyway and not wait for the update? Thanks
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CISSP practice tests ?
My studying is going faster than expected CISSP Sybex 7th (main source) CISSP 3rd Edition by Eric Conrad (secondary) The book questions have been rather easy (so far) and helpful but looking for another source or two to get practice tests as I hear over & over the exam is different? Current practice ones I have / tried 1)…
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Passed CISSP on 28th of March
Finally i have done it on first attempt, took big decision quit the job and study 28 days full time. For me Shon Harris the best resource including the audios , then cyberary, CCCure tests. Exam was difficult as hell, at times i was scratching my face that what he wants to ask, took just one break, After i have finished…
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1 month enough to study for CISSP?
My Security+ expires in May, I have been wanting my CISSP for a long time. If I pass it, I could use it to renew my Security+ so I figure that would be nice. I started studying last year then got a new job and didn't continue. I have the 11th hour CISSP 2E and have read it, I have the Shon Harrios AIO and read some of it,…
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New CISSP Cybrary Videos: 8 Domains to reflect change
Cybrary has new videos to reflect the now 8 domains in CISSP. Check it out! https://www.cybrary.it/course/cissp/ The old ones are archived and still exist on cybrary. I havne't viewed the new ones yet.
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Just passed the SSCP
I just finished the SSCP exam and passed. It took me about 1 1/2 hours. I went through it once completely and then reviewed the flagged questions - I probably flagged about 25-30 questions. I have no idea what kind of score I actually achieved but I came away from it with a couple of distinct impressions. If you're the…
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Different CISSP books consecutively or repeatedly?
Hi all, Studying for CISSP and wanted your take on a studying strategy. I already read through sybex 7th ed once. I also have Eric Conrads 3rd ed and am going to order new Shon Harris when it comes out. I'm wondering if I should do multiple passes of each book before moving on to the next, or should I cycle through one…
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Can I use CISSP study guide for SSCP?
Questions in the title really! Already have CISSP, haven't looked at the book since I passed.... I was considering SSCP next, can I just use the CISSP books again?!
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CISSP Passed 30th March London
Hi all. I've been lurking on and off since i first booked my CISSP exam for early 2015. After 5 reschedules i passed first attempt on Wednesday. I found it difficult to devote time to studying, then from January i got in to it and was determined to not reschedule again. Usual materials, Sybex official book and question…
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Memorizing TCSEC and ITSEC charts for CISSP?
How important is memorization the TCSEC/ITSEC and CC evalution standards chart? Should I spend few hours memorizing these charts on my Sybex 7th Official Study Guide?
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Passed CISSP 3-29-2016 First Attempt
After I studied for what seemed like eternity, I passed the CISSP Yesterday. Reason for taking the CISSP: I took a security job last year. Now my role is entirely administrative. During my interview the folks let me know that being able to keep this job was contingent on taking/passing the CISSP. (No pressure there, right?…
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CISSP Study Guide, Third Edition by Eric Conrad
Hello, I am looking to start my journey again in pursuit of the CISSP certification. I tried several years ago but got derailed to relocation and family issues. I am not more determine than ever. Previously I had one of the older Shon Harris books that had a CD with a practice exam. This time I am thinking about going in a…
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CISSP Study Guide with Pearson IT Certification
Anyone try CISSP Study Guide with Pearson IT Certification?
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Passed 3rd Attempt - 2/23/16 FINALLY :)
FINALLY.. after 3 tries !!!!! Finally able to post my PASSED thread.. First off, i thank GOD!!!! a big HALLELUJAH!!! the test was gruelling and had to pray on most of the questions only coz i didn't feel confident with a lot of them.. GOD is awesome what can i say, Prayer actually works. Second, i thank my family for…
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Recommended CISSP study material?
Thanks for your help.
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A year since CISSP, whats next?
So I've already posted in this board asking about ISSAP. But now I'm having second thoughts! At the minute my job includes; Process & procedure management A bit of Pen testing Advisor to software architects Daily security activities Customer fancing consultant Config audits Code audits I'm branded a 'Security Test…
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CISSP Study Guide with Pearson IT Certification
Hi to all, I was wondering if anybody have use the CISSP Video Course from Pearson IT with Sari Greene, I saw an Intro and think it is quite good and not very expensive, any feedback??? Here is the link CISSP Complete Video Course | Pearson IT Certification
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Testing on April 11th
I was going to take this test back in November, but I put it off for other life events. I have been studying "hard" now for 2 months.I have read the AIO and Sybex books from cover to cover. I am rereading 1 chapter from the Sybex book each night. I am taking the practice exams and reviewing questions daily, reflecting on…
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BCP quantitative vs qualitative result according to Sybex 2015
Hi, I study for the CISSP with the 2015 Sybex book, and there is something quite confusing... In my comprehension; BCP are quantitative and qualitative, and normally a mix of both as a final result. In the book, it is said that the result should be quantitative, only. - This is confusing to me. Then Page 101, from Sybex…
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Surprised at the end: I passed + tips
So I read dozens of "OMG I passed + tips" threads on here, and while I found all of them helpful, with useful insights and handy study tips ... turns out they none of them applied to my exam. Literally. None. Of. Them. If ever there were an example of CISSP exams drawing on a complex and extremely large bank of…
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Is there such a thing as an SSCP experience waiver?
I noticed on the SSCP/CISSP endorsement form that CISSP allows you to "waive 1-year of professional experience" by "holding an additional credential on the ISC(2) approved list" I hold one of those certs that they've deemed worthy. I find it kind of odd that they allow it for the CISSP but apparently not for the SSCP. If…
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Passed CISSP exam today 03/23/2016
Hi guys I have passed the CISSP exam earlier today on my first attempt. Here are my study regime and some study + exam tips. Experience: Almost 15 years total IT experience in different domains. I have some other network and security product certificates as well. Prep time: 4 months in total. I am working full time so I…
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CISSP ISSAP Study guide
Well its been over a year now since I passed my CISSP, I was reminded by an email from ISC2 telling me to submit credits any pay their annual fee... woops!! I'm looking to do the ISSAP next, but there appears to be a lack of study guides out there, completely unlike the CISSP! Can anyone recommend a book? Rich
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SSCP Certification Passed
Hello Everybody, I am glad to inform that i have successfully passed the SSCP examinations. :D As per the study materials, i completed a 25 hrs web course given by my company. I also went through the official guide once before 10 days of the examination. For the practice questions, i bought a SSCP question bank which…
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Must watch CISSP FUNNY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whEWE6WC1Ew How I felt when i passed my TEST!!!!!!!
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What percentage of your question would you say were scenario based?
This doesn't delve into specifics so I feel like it doesn't violate the CISSP agreement to ask. I've heard many folks say that their questions were more complex than any practice exam they took. What percentage of your total questions were scenario based? I am trying to get a feel for the time the exam will take.
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Do people really pass this test after taking a week long bootcamp with no other prep?
I've been studying for this thing non-stop for a few months. So much info. Do people really walk into a boot camp, study for a week, take the test, and come out with the CISSP?
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2015 Martch 18 CISSP passed 1st attempt- my tips
1. I was watching "8 domains of CISSP" on youtube - if you dont have time- dont watch it. It is messy overview. 2. I was reading "CISSP Exam Cram, Third Edition" on safari books. GOOD BOOK. 3. I was reading "CISSP Study Guide, 3rd Edition" on safari books. GOOD BOOK. Maybe the best for me. 4. And very important…
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Passed CISSP - March 17th
I finally took my CISSP today and passed it (first attempt) I thought i would post to share my experience so that it might help others. I have been working in some form of IT for the past 10 years, heavily the last 8 years in Security and Infrastructure. I took a Global Knowledge CISSP course last December and heavily…
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Am I ready for the test?
Hi everyone, I am scheduled to take my exam on 6th of April. I use several resources and when it comes to practice tests I am usually getting somewhere between 75-85%. (Sybex and CCcure) I know no practice test engine is even comparable to real exam but I just wanted to ask about your idea. I have been studying for CISSP…
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Passed CISSP - 16 March 2016 (Tougher than I thought)
Hi Everyone, Greetings from Sri Lanka….! I would like to thank all the colleagues who took the time to share their experience on how to pass CISSP exam. I managed to successfully complete the CISSP exam on 16th March 2016 at 1st attempt. I referred Sybex CISSP 7th Edition heavily + Sybex Test engine + CCCure. Apart from…
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CISSP Work Experience Requirement for Attorneys
Hey guys, I previously worked in a major law firm's technology transactions group (which deals with the drafting and review of software/technology agreements along with data privacy matters) and currently as corporate counsel in charge of company wide technology agreements as well as data privacy issues. I already have a…
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I take the test tomorrow morning. What's your best last-minute tip(s)?
I've studied for the last two weeks; perhaps not as hard as I could or should have, but I passed the CISSP in 2007 and am only retaking it because I let it lapse a few years back. I've been doing pretty badly on practice tests because the questions are confusing and interpreted strangely, but I've been doing system…
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CCSP On Demand Training
Has anyone completed the on demand training from ISC2 for Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)? If so, thoughts?
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ISC^2 just made it official
I just received the email from ISC^2 letting me know I have been awarded the CISSP designation. For those still waiting, I submitted my paperwork on February 8th and received the response this morning, so thankfully not quite 6-8 weeks. Good luck to all who test soon.
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Passed CISSP
Hi, I have 5 years of experience and it took me about 3- 4 months to prepare for CISSP. Exam was very tricky but if you know the material well, its doable. Resources used: 1. Eric Conrad Study Guide 3rd Edition - Highly recommended. 2. Kelly Cybrary ( Both Videos and Mp3)- Highly recommended. 3. Sybex study guide 7th…
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Passed CISSP today. Wasn't the monster I thought..
I studied for ~4 months passively then really geared down the last two weeks. I used Sybex 7th ed for book study, Cybrary for video (visuals), and Shon Harris for MP3 on the road to and from work. I will admit, I kind of zoned out multiple times listening to Shon at first, but I played her MP3 every day I drove into work.…
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Sybex Practice Test
Hello All, Can someone please advise how i can access the Sybex Practice Tests for CISSP ? I called sybex and they said the next edition of practice tests will not be available before June 2016. So I have no idea where to access these tests from. I would greatly appreciate your response. Thanks
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SSCP or CISM
So I'm looking towards opening my InfoSec career, but I'm struggling which exam to take as first. From the beginning my career was like: 1. Wintel admin (with securing the environment) - 3 years 2. Wintel Service Delivery Manager - 1,5 years 3. Wintel Technical PM - 0,5 year as a secondment 4. Quality & Compliance…
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Dual CISSP Certification
Has anyone heard about the dual CISSP certification? My co-worker keeps saying that it is relative new and he is thinking about pursuing it.
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IS CISSP worth it to you.
I was reading a old article linked below. Short story the author and a lot of people commenting are bashing CISSP as a Cert. I have always seen CISSP as a upper level cert with more of management feel to it. I passed It last month a rough 3 hours for me lol. I have 6 years experience in IT Various roles. Some of the…
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SCCP boot camp?
See a lot of options available for CISSP boot camps but not a whole lot of options for SSCP boot camps. Does anyone know of any good ones? Google gave me a lot of useless results. I am trying to find alternatives to the (ISC)2 boot camp so I can present the options to my boss. I am located in the USA if that helps. I did a…
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McGraw Questions are strange
There are few questions I would like to discuss here but I will go 1 by 1. What kind of controls would you consider below controls? (Administrative, Technical, Physical) audit trails separation of duties A note for the moderators of this forum. McGraw questions are free and I am not sharing copyrighted content here
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Defense Point Security study resource
Hi Everyone, I don't work for these guys or anything but I thought Id bring to your attention a study resource this company have up on Youtube, linked from their own web page. So they've previously run a study group (don't think they do anymore) and they've published the resulting series of videos online. It's all fairly…
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Advice needed to chose career wisely
Hi Expects, I'm a Software Developer and a CS graduate with good understanding of security principles. Currently, I'm developing Identity and Access Management (IAM) applications and have been working 8 years in the same space. Being a Software Developer in security domain (IdM/ IAM domain) for 8 years, I am looking for a…
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Is the Pearson Vids worth it fo 320$
Hey guys, I been loving the forums, and all the tips that are shared. I have had someone recommend me the pearson videos as a good source. They however do not have their cissp. Is the video course any good. Thus far i been using the Sybex book of amazon, and the cybrary vids, amazing so far. completed all the cybrary vids,…
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Passed CISSP! 04/14
Wow, where to start. It was rough, not necessarily difficult, just different. A lot different than I had expected. Shortly into it I actually wondered if it was possible that I was taking the new exam because of how different it was than I had expected. I had no idea if I was passing or failing during the exam. "Think like…
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Flashcards Needed for Ipad
So I am trying to figure out the best way to go about getting flashcards on my ipad. I commute to and from work via the train and felt that's 2 hours a day I could utilize studying from my ipad. My question is, are there products out there for the ipad I can use or should I created my own flashcard deck. If I need to…
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Cloud and Mobile Security
Hi, With the introduction of new CBK cloud and mobile security was added to CISSP exam concepts. I have been reading Sybex 7th edition and I noticed that especially cloud as a subject is not covered more than 2-3 paragraphs. It briefly describes SaaS, Iaas, PaaS concepts and touches base with community, private and public…
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Passed SSCP today - materials used
Hi all. Well, after 3 months of study, I passed the SSCP exam today. I know it's not as prestigious as the CISSP, but it was important to me, and I'm so pleased I passed! The exam was challenging, the 3 hours and 125 questions was exhausting - I can only imagine how bad the CISSP exam is going to be! I've logged in to my…
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SSCP Endorsement form - Previous Company Supervisors Name/Email ID
Hello Everybody, I am in the process of filling up my SSCP endorsement form. I have been associated with the present company from 2009. The endorsement form asks for previous employers supervisors name and email id. I kind of have lost all contacts with my last company supervisor and also they would not be in the same…
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Passed: CISSP and Tips
Just passed CISSP today. This forum has been of good motivation reading and seeing general feedback based on the exam. I'd like to pass on my insight, materials used, etc. No, I did not watch videos, no I didn't sit listening to audio. Primary source: Microsoft CISSP Training Kit - ISBN - 0735657823 <-- read through over a…
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CCure Practice Tests
Hi, I just wanted to ask how do you guys feel about CCure practice exams? I have read many contradicting reviews. Some users say it is not relevant any more and it dives too much into detail and can even demotivate you or make you focus on things that might not even come up in the exam or It is one of the most helpful…
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It's Official!!!!
[FONT="]It was so awesome to see this email (abbreviated) below in my inbox! Dear [FONT="]D[FONT="], [/FONT][/FONT][FONT="] [FONT="]Congratulations! It gives me great pleasure to be the first to address you with the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®)…
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Took the CISSP exam today
I've took the CISSP twice last year and scored 668 on both exams. Retook the exam today after 3 months of studying. Before getting my results, the lady asked for my ID so she can give me my results. I gave her my ID and went to grab my stuff from the locker while she printed out the results. She handed me the paper face…
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Most Testable Domains
Hello All, Please inform me about the Most testable domaines and Items in the recent CISSP exam ? Thanks
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January 26, 2016 - CISSP Passed!!!
First of all thanks to all of you, who contributed on this forum. Here is my journey. So I was studying on and off from 2008 when i was in my last year of graduation from that time till now i did lots of certs but was never confident to attempt. Last year in march I prepared for the exam and took almost 2 months but unable…
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CISSP Passing tips...
Managed to pass the CISSP on first attempt today. Thought I'd share a few thoughts for others to consider: • It's not as difficult as it could be. I expected a lot more technically challenging questions, there were few. • Comments to it being an "inch deep, mile wide" exam are very true. • Often the questions have two…
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Booked the exam for 6th of April
I have just booked my exam for 6th of April. I have been studying averagely 2 hours a day since January. Before that I also studied for 3 month from July to October but than I had to give up due to family issues. I am so excited and do not feel at all. But I also know that I wouldnt take it serious and study more intensely…
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CISSP Study Approach - Self Study vs Boot Camps
Hi there, I did the CISSP over 15 years ago and did not keep it up, now I am redoing the exam. I was wondering if anyone has an opinion of self-study vs boot camps, I know everyone learns at different paces. I have many one-week boot camps in MD, DC, VA and PA. But in talking to the test centers they all use Shon Harris…
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CISSP question length
Hi to all those passing CISSP. Can anyone tell me if all questions are long like questions in Shon Harris allinone book. English is not my first language so I think I will struggle if lots of long scenarios.
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2-26-16 I made it
It Comes with great pleasure to post I finally made it i passed CISSP about two hours ago. Test is not as bad as it could be but still tough if you don't prepare. Go in thinking like a business owner and which answer will effect lost of life first business process and money second. make all your decisions on what is best…
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CISSP-ISSMP Pass
I passed the ISSMP. I basically took the exam cold; I spent about six to eight hours skimming the old CBK over the last week. - Know business continuity and disaster recovery. - Know best practices for incident response management. - Know ethical practices. - Have the requisite experience. I have not taken the CISM, so I…
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Unique PIN in the Sybex book?
I got the Official Study guide by Sybex. Theres a part that says "To access online resources log in at with your unique pin". I haven't been able to find the unique pin. Does anyone know where it is or how to get it? thanks!
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Number of days studying?
and Passed Cissp? what practice exams are the best ? similar to the Real thanks
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Passed CISSP Yesterday.
Hello All, Passed CISSP Yesterday. Following resources were used & it took me three months of on-off study. 1) Cybrary Videos. 2) Cybex CISSP book (with bonus practice tests) 3) 11th hour 2nd Edition. 4) This forum. Exam was lengthy & tough, but I believe these resources are enough. Thank you,