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CISSP - 2 years in the making
Well it has been a long time since I contributed to this page, but given this huge milestone I thought it would be a good way to return to the fold :) CISSP - 2 years in the making I have been studying CISSP on and off for probably 2 years but had been fairly focused since end of January and finally pushed myself at the…
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CISSP Strategy
I am compiling a strategy to tackle the CISSP. Part of my strategy is to study specifics of the test (tast taking strategies specific for CISSP) ie: Answer elimination, Break strategies, Domain weights, Question frequency etc... So far what I have gathered is that the test is broken-down like this. Actual Test Knowledge:…
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Seeking Guidance CISSP - 2014
Hi Guys, I am John and I have nearly seven years experience in IT Security. I have been looking at this exam as a task that is very difficult and not achievable. Few days ago I just made a decision and set my goal to attempt CISSP. I also booked my exam(4 months from now). I am aiming to clear CISSP exam in my first…
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Why you will fail the CISSP
A bit controversial title, just copying the title of the YouTube video I happened across. A bit alarmist in nature but there is some genuinely good stuff with regards to the "cone of learning" and why reading books cover to cover 3X-5X and still failing with test takers wondering, "what did I do wrong." There is an…
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S.Rao Vallabhaneni CISSP Practice
Hi all, Has any one used this book (S.Rao Vallabhaneni CISSP Practice) to study for your CISSP? I am running through it and working some questions and i have to admit the questions are really tough. Seriously, this book makes me want to give up! At present, i have the AIO (which i am still reading), Conrod (read), Harris…
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So you want to be a CISSP…???
For starters, it is worth noting that not one formula works for everyone… I have read different people express different views about different study materials and test question sets. The info contained herein are my experiences and not necessarily a pass-all guide. Lets get started: First thing: This exam is a test of…
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Back at it! CISSP
Hello to all my TE brethren! Its been several months since I've been on these forums as well as since I've prepped for an exam. There has been a lot of acquisitions in my company recently which resulted in domain migrations, re-allocation of IP address schemes, and physical/virtual migration of Data Centers. Things have…
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Firebrand for CISSP?
Hi Al, Has anyone done a CISSP course with Firebrand. It is a 7 day course and as you all probably know the firebrand courses can be quite intense. I understand that you can end up doing 10 to 12 hours of study each day. My colleague did the CEH and said that Firebrand were a good outfit and the course was good, but…
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SSCP - Passed Today - 08-09-2014
The spiritual materials I used:* Praying to GOD and having others pray for me * Bible reading The SSCP materials I used:* Darril Gibson's SSCP Study Guide * SSCP CBOK * SSCP Study course online (Skillport/Skillsoft Enterprise Solutions) * CCCure questions * cram questions Hand-On Materials Used * Juniper STRM IDS Log…
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CISSP Passed 08/04!
After CISA now another milestone, CISSP passed yesterday GR8 Feeling, now endorsement :)
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My CISSP Timeline
This was my CISSP timeline: 29 May - Passed Exam 29 May - Endorser submitted paperwork to ISC2 30 May - Received email from ISC2 saying they received paperwork 26 June - Received official certification email from ISC2. Just glad it's all over!!
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Passed CISSP with limited study schedule
Hello All, Like others I wanted to thank everyone in this forum for their experience and suggestions. I found it really beneficial for developing my study strategy under tight timelines. I came back from a long personal time off (rode a motorcycle from Canada to end of South America) in March I had received a CISSP Exam…
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CISSP Exam
Dear All, I need your advice, I have been in this forum for quite some time trying to prepare to knock out the CISSP exam, I have read, watch and listened to the following: 1. Eric Conrad 11th hour (4 times) 2. Shon Harris video and audio I have over 10 years of work experience from Systems to Network to IS Consulting. In…
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Gearing up for 2nd attempt
Well everything has settled in and just trying to refocus and prepare for my second attempt in roughly 4 – 6 weeks. I am still pretty deflated with a 692. I felt sick to my stomach when I got my results. At no point did I feel stressed but as everyone else always mentions you never feel confident. I used just over 5 hours…
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Passed CISSP 31/07/2014
Hi Folks Firstly I would like to thank everyones notes and guidance on this forum with regards to the CISSP exam. I passed the exam first attempt yesterday and sat for 5h 42min with no break due to an issue at the examination center. My advice for folks taking the exam, Read the questions, Read the questions if you not…
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Completed Endorsement
Hi - I am officially a CISSP now. Completed the endorsement yesterday..
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Finally a CISSP
After passing the exam back in February I spent the last few months networking in an effort to find another CISSP to endorse me. My efforts paid off and about 4.5 weeks ago I submitted my endorsement package. Today the congratulations email came through... finally. Frankly, the road to finding an endorser was at least as…
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ISSEP practice exam on FED VTE
Anyone take the FED VTE exam and the actual ISC2 that could compare them? I just took the FED VTE one cold turkey and scored a 60%. Allen
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CPE Question
I read the official guidance, but still can't figure this out. I took the Red Hat System Admin II class recently and want to submit CPEs. I figure it's 16 Group A and 20 Group B. For the Group A's, can you submit all 16 at one time for "multiple domains" or do you have to list out each hour for Access Control, Telecomm,…
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CISSP: StudISCope vs cccure
Hi Everyone, If you had to choose one practice exam set to supplement your other CISSP training materials, which would you choose? Lots of people say cccure is an excellent resource, but StudISCope is directly linked from the ISC site. Which one would everyone recommend?
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Passed CISSP on first attempt!!
I passed my CISSP yesterday, it took me 4:30 hours, 4 h first pass and 30 m for review. I have 5+ years in Security (Information Security, Network Security, Systems Security). I currently have other security certifications and I think that helped me a lot. Material used: Eric Conrad CISSP Study Guide (Principal) CISSP AIO…
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Just planning to take up CISSP and need loads of guidance.
Hi, I have just planned to take up CISSP. Even though this sounds stupid question, what should be the ideal target time? 3 months ? How many hours do you suggest I think I should spare out for this in a day? I know each one of us differ and just can share your process. I prefer watching videos to books, however I know in…
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CISSP Boot Camp vs. Self Paced?
With a 5-year System Administrator background, and working towards certs for Network+, Security+ and CEH in the next few weeks off, is a boot camp style course a realistic preparation for the CISSP exam? Or is a slower approach, taking time to drill the material several times (self-paced online and textbooks) be a more…
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Recommended Study Materials for CISSP
I am going to re-take my CISSP again after a two year plus Haitus and moving to new job. Just a goal of mine to complete. Just finished completing ISC2 CBK course. Very good instructor, but book I feel is way too much info. And as always, I over-analyze the questions and talk myself out of the right one when doing practice…
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Passed ISSEP - 5/24
Took the ISSEP during Memorial Weekend and passed. Scheduling this exam was the worst. Tried to schedule at the beginning of May and the only available days were the 3rd Wednesday in May at 6PM or the Saturday during Memorial Weekend at 4PM. That was it. Didn't want to take leave, so opted for the Saturday. At the same…
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(ISC)2 Erroneous Pass/Fail Notifications
The (ISC)2 has published official information on its Web site about the erroneous exam results reported incident: (ISC)2 Blog: Erroneous Pass/Fail Notifications (ISC)2 Blog: Update on (ISC)2 Erroneous Exam notifications These articles give information on how to contact the (ISC)2 to receive further official information.…
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Finally CISSP
:) Go the email this afternoon and I can now use CISSP. it was a patient wait of 4 weeks and 4 days from the time they received my endorsement. Study was Shon Harris AIO (primary) CISSP CBK Review and practice question 11th Hour last two weeks prior to test (moning review) waiting on testing center to open.
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NISTand FIPS documents for SSCP
Hi there, I'm going to start focusing on the SSCP soon. Would studying the NIST and FIPS documents be doing too much just to study for the SSCP? I enjoy reading the NIST documents but I don't wanna get way too much information that it could possibly hurt me when taking the SSCP.
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CISSP endorsement
Hello all, I got my email from ISC2 that my endorsement is complete after about 5 weeks. I was wondering, it says on the email that I can begin using my CISSP from this day forward however above that it says my certification date is from aug 1 to July 31 2017. Does that mean I can't put the CISSP on my linked in or resume…
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CISSP Exam 31/07/2014
Hi Folks I have been following this forum closely the last two months for all possible advice on the CISSP exam.(really informative) I have scheduled my first attemp on Thursday 31/07/2014. Background: I have been working in IT for the last 12 years of which the last 6 years have been in Network/Systems/Information…
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CISSP Certificate
Hi there, I'm new in this forum. My job is Windows System Admin, and I'm thinking to take CISSP exam as security is becoming serious now. Is there anyone can provide me any information about this exam? EX:* What kind of job people look for after getting certification? * What are responsibilities for those security…
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can anyone recommend a great online course for the CISSP exam ?
hanks also wonder if there is any benefit to being in a classroom as opposed to doing the course online. i would imagine the online courses do have the ability to ask someone a question, although the turnaround for an answer wont be the same. I did see a classroom course for $ 3000 . seemed expensive but they will endorse…
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CISSP Webcast
For knowledge sharing. * Access Control * Telecommunications and Network Security * Information Security Governance and Risk Management * Application Development Security * Cryptography * Security Architecture and Design * Operations Security * Business Continuity Planning & Disaster Recovery Domain * Legal, Regulations,…
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Demolished the SSCP exam a little while ago!
Would be surprised if I got more than 3 or 4 questions wrong. The exam content was not difficult, but that could have been because I already had a great understanding of the domains and I prepared myself well. Only studied for a couple weeks but knew all of the content inside and out of my resources. Resources: - Gibson's…
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ISC(2) changing CPE requirements
https://www.isc2.org/certification-maintenance-and-requirements/default.aspx (login required I think) Looks like they are changing their CPE process to even distribute the required CPEs over the life of the certification period... currently, if you do the minimum number of CPEs per year, you would still come up short. Now,…
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CISSP - passed!
I passed my CISSP yesterday, it took me 4 hours ...3 hours first pass, 5 minute break then roughly an hour to go back over my flagged questions. I was mentally exhausted after the first pass and was very tempted just to finish it there and then ...but glad I didn't as I changed a few answers on my second pass. This forum…
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CISSP Passed !!!
Hi, I just passed the exam. Thanks to all TE members i got a lot of benefit from here. Just having beers n relax right now:) i will write exam exp asap Best.
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CISSP Goal
I just passed my CCNP re-cert yesterday, so my next goal is CISSP. I have worked in Network Engineering/Administration for about 10yrs and was in Navy Communications for 27yrs before that. I actually took a CISSP class in college in 2004 but never went after the cert (not so smart). I am attending a boot camp next week.…
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Loosing motivation?
Guys This is killing me, I took the ISSA training in my city for CISSP, read three boks, twice the Sybex and CCCure and Transcender. I was moving fast then like I hit the wall, lost a lot of motivation....!!!!!!
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CISSP CBT Passed, 2nd try
Just wanted to thank this forum for providing some free cool links such as Shon Harris free MP3 downloads which I used in addition to other stuff. I took the paper based test 1 year ago and failed by 24 points, was mentally distracted to be honest. I have sat through the 2-6 week period waiting and it was killer. So this…
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Appearing in CISSP-ISEP exam outside DoD (from Pakistan)
This may feel odd considering the grounded nature of the certification but I plan to appear in CISSP-ISEP exam in near future. I have got excellent suggestions from the forum for preparation of the exams. Two things beats me for which I'm looking for answers to help clear the confusion 1. Is there a probable reason for…
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Whats better the Shon Harris CISSP practice exams or the Conran 11th Hour . . .
Study guide for passing the CISSP Exam ? Which one goes through the process of answering questions where there are two good answers but u must choose the best ? thanks
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CISSP Exam on Friday. Very anxious.
Well, here it goes. I don't feel prepared at all. I have gone through much of Shon Harris and also read through most of Sybex 6th. Currently, going through 11TH hour. I have 6 years of IT experience with some experience in Audit. My weaker domains are indeed Telcom, Crypto and Software Development Security. I don't want to…
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CISSP - passed on first attempt – July 2, 2014
I’m quite happy and relieved to have passed the exam today. Feels damn good to have this monkey off my back! I have about 15 years IT experience, the last 10 of which I spent serving in a small IT dept as the IT Manager/server/network/security guy, for a business with approximately 100 users. Small company, but publicly…
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Bcp\drp
I've read the BCP\DRP in multiple books and have come up with one lineup.* Project Initiation * Scope of Project * Business Impact Analysis * Identify Preventive Controls * Establish Recovery Strategy * Plan, Design and Develop * Implementation and Training * Continual Maintenance Does this list seem right? Does anyone…
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Question about continuity of experience
I passed my CISSP on June 28th. Any ways, while I am formatting my resume to meet the domain requirements, I have a break in "service". For two years after I got out of the Navy I went back to school to finish my BS and it's been two years since. Does that break invalidate me from being a full CISSP? Endorsement form says…
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Want to become information security analyst
Hi, I want to become information security analyst though I am fresher.So what are all the prerequisites i need to do.? Kindly give me the guidance and provide me the material or LINKS.? Thanks Bhaskar.M
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To those who say bad things about the SSCP...
I just recently earned the SSCP, and updated my resume on all of the popular US job sites (Indeed, Career Builder, Dice, etc...). I have to say, I didn't expect to received any more job offers than what I usually get by phone or email. This has doubled... My phone has been ringing off the hook, and I receive at least 5 -…
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ISC2 SSCP Practice Questions on iPad
So today I decided to buy all 4 SSCP practice question packs in the official ISC2 iPad app ($4.99 per pack, 25 questions per pack). Has anyone else used these? I did the first 25 paid for questions and I've found 2 so far that I think are wrong. Or perhaps I'm totally wrong. You decide: 1. Transport Layer Security (TLS)…
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SSCP - Further Study
Hi all. So I'm studying for SSCP and have so far completed the Pluralsight course and Darril Gibson's book. I've also watched a number of YouTube videos, including MicroNuggets. However, I know I'm still not up to scratch, and I still have 4 weeks till the exam, so I need to put more effort in. I've tried reading some NIST…
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Gibson SSCP V ISC Official Guide
I've been working my way through the Gibson "All in One", but getting a bit fed up with some of the inaccuracies, typo erros etc, and wondering whether it's worth swapping to the Official SSCP guide. I have had a browse at the contents of the ISC version via Amazon and they look fairly similar in terms of layout, overall…
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Darril Gibson SSCP book too easy?
I'm about to finish Darril Gibson's All-in-One SSCP book, but I do very well on end-of-chapter questions that now I feel suspicious that maybe the book is too easy! I easily get 85% on questions. I didn't want to hijack other threads on his book, so I want to find out if anybody else found his book easy. On the other hand,…
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LF: Study resources for SSCP certification (articles, books, compiled notes).
Hello Techexamers! I am looking for study material or resources for SSCP certification, It will be great if someone will share his or her compiled bookmarks of articles, or recommend some books per domain (Access control, Security operations and Administration, Monitoring and Analysis, Risk, Response and Recovery,…
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I am tired of this, they try to study for an ethical exam
I received this in my inbox in the forum, they even begin to sit down for the exam and they are violating the code of ethic. This is killing me: Hi, Would you be able to share with me the Transcender software and how many questions are there. In terms of closest to the term, what is the percentage like? My email is…
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failed with 692
Very upsetting. A few more questions my way and i think i had this. Need some time to digest this and regroup. No doubt that i want to do this again in exactly 30 days. Gene
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SSL is on a Transport Layer or Application Layer
Hi All, SSL is on a Transport Layer or Application Layer? TLS is on a Transport layer which replaced the SSL. It make sense that it is on a SSL Layer. But on the user end, when a person access https://abc.def.com, the https here could refer to application layer. Can anyone advise? Any good website on OSI model for CISSP…
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Did the CISSP exam today, a few comments and thanks...
Hey everyone, Just did the CISSP exam today and passed on the first try. I was really excited to see the "congratulations" on the result page they give you... I have to say that I got a lot of interesting hints from here that helped me diversify my study scope. Many different ways work for the many different people coming…
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Need CISSP Exam guidance
Hi, Iam going to give CISSP exam on 28/06/2014, Saturday. I solicit valuable comments/guidance for final exam. My study plan: Material Used: 1. CBK 3rd Ed. (studied once) 2. Shon Harris AIO 6th Ed. (studied once) 3. Eric Conrad study guide (my primary study material) 4. Eric Conrad - 11th Hr (for quick reference) 5. CISSP…
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Scoring 60 to 70% in practice exam of CISSP
Hi, I am visiting this forum from quite some time. I need some suggestion for preparation of CISSP. I am going through AIO shon harris 2nd time. Post second reading while attempting the practice exam I manage to score around 60 to 70%. Can somebody please guide where exactly mine approach is wrong. Mine job background is…
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Control Categories
Page 52 (location 1301) of the Official Guide has the following figure: * Logs is listed under "Detective" and "Technical". * Logging is listed under "Compensating" and "Administrative". How can logs/logging be "Technical" in once case and "Administrative" in the other? * CCTV is listed under "Detective" and "Physical". *…
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Discrepancies between study guides / how "official" is the Official ISC Guide?
I'm using several study guides to study for the CISSP - All in One, Sybex, Eric Conrad, and the Official ISC Guide. One of my biggest frustrations, is that there are numerous topics where the concepts, technologies, or models are explained slightly differently between the different books. For example, one book says a warm…
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Cissp srv 1500 practice questions
Hello, Just wonder how good is CISSP SRV 1500 Practice questions? Thanks!
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Going for CISSP in Afghanistan
As long as my testing center doesn't close unexpectedly, I will be attempting the CISSP CBT here in Afghanistan sometime in April or May. I've been studying for about four weeks now and I have just finished my first read-through of all of my material. My study plan is as follows: First pass: Read one chapter in CISSP for…
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Failed the Second time in two months
This is getting bit Ridiculous. Took the test again this morning and failed with a 689. I took the test a month ago and failed with a 678. I've been studying non stop day and night . I would have bet money I had passed the test when I finished , but no Cigar. It was not even that technical this time. I don't get it. I was…
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CISA after CISSP?
Hi guys, i am wondering if anybody tried to study for CISA after successfuly passing CISSP. I passed CISSP a few months ago and thinking of start studying for CISA. Is it easier than CISSP? i guess in some domains it should be but for sure it's easier to people that dedicated in auditing which i haven'.t i saw here the…
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CISSP NOTES to share
Hello, I saw this notes. Not sure how helpful it is for the exam but I hope to share with those who are preparing. http://www.scillani.se/assets/pdf/The_International_CISSP_Summary.pdf How is this notes compare to sunflower and Michael overly? For those who had passes CISSP, among the 3 notes , which one is your…
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Show Time!
Just wanted to thank everyone for the support as I prepare to write my CISSP exam tomorrow morning. Its 5pm and I have put the books away. Going to head out for some dinner and a walk before heading back to the hotel for a restfull night. I will keep you guys posted. Gene
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I just passed my CISSP exams....
I just passed my CISSP exams.... to say that I am happy is an understatement. I am absolutely elated...!!! I have worked in the IT industry a better part of 17 years… the last 15yrs in Network security. It might well be the reason that I believe I over-studied for the exams. It wasn't as tough as I expected. The exam: I…
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Is It Too Early Collecting CPE's?
So, I passed the exam several weeks ago. I am waiting for the certification after endorsement was sent in. Is it too early to start to collect CPE's? I am taking several security classes with DoD VTE by Carnegie Mellon University before my access is locked. Also, these classes help me to improve my security and GIAC…
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Taking CISSP on 11th July
Ok. I had to postpone my exam by 10 days, due to work load at office. My office isn't paying for my exam and is not letting me take any days off for preparations. So, I am stuck with studying on and off on work days and probably more studying during the weekends. I feel the anxiety catching up on me like always. I've…
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CISSP CBK: Tough Nuts :)
Hello, Since I have seen many people here, who have successfully completed their CISSP. I would like to start a thread, for questions I and others think are tough nuts to crack. The thread would consist of contradicting concepts and arguing answers. I've found a couple of them while I am working through my CISSP. Lets see…
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1 day to go
Well folks, wrapped up some more questions today. Going to try to disconnect and enjoy my daughters graduation tonight. I will be checking into the hotel tomorrow around noon and have a few hours to review my notes and higlighted sections of the 11th hour. I am sure that I will have to force myself to put everything away…
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Taking CISSP on 12th April
Hi Guys, I have been following the majority of discussions on this forum. I have almost read all "CISSP Passed" threads. It is approx 9 days left and I have started feeling stressed already. I have used following material, 1. AIO Shon Harris, 4th Edition .. Recently got hold of 6th Edition.... 2. Shon Harris Videos, Again…
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2 days to go
Interesting that with 2 days to go before exam you should theroetically know the most along the course of your cissp studies but at this point it feels like I could start all over again, that there is alot of information that I still feel like I should now. Gene
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Passed 6/17
First time posting but long time lurker here. I just wanted to thank everyone here for the advice, encouragement and support for everyone going through this process. Here is my story I had a voucher from the boot camp that I attended last year and tried to schedule the exam before the expiration date. I tried to schedule…
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3 days to go
Spent the weekend with the family and cleared my head of CISSP, this helps to refocus and let things sink in. Exam is in 3 more days. All my heavier reading materials are behind me now. Focusing on 11th hour, sunflower pdf and some more quizzing. I managed to get through 4 of my weakest domains using 11th hour and…
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Continuum of controls relative to the time-line/threat-level of a security incident
In the following image, would you interpret the horizontal axis as follows?* The further to the right a category of access control is located, the higher the level of threat it is designed to address. Image Source: Hernandez CISSP, Steven (2012-12-21). Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, Third Edition ((ISC)2 Press)…
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GISP Practise for CISSP Exam
I will like to know if it is a must that you should use the GISP practise questions to prepare for CISSP exam. I can see in this forum that alot of people who have done their CISSP exam and pass always mention this. Considering the high cost of GISP practise($129), I will like to know why especially from folks who have…
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Studying for CISSP and hitting a wall
I have been currently studying for the CISSP exam for the last 4 months but I find myself hitting a wall and forgetting topics that I have studied. I have reviewed 3 books (Sybex, Eric Conrad, and the book that was used when I took the CISSP course). For practice exams I have used (FreePracticetest.org, Total Testers, Mc…
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Took CISSP last month, did not pass. :(
Hi Guys, After sitting the CISSP exam, and feeling like a fish out of water during the entire exam, I realized that I was not prepared as I should have been. Here's what I did to prepare for exam..* Took CISSP 5 day boot camp course * Read CISSP Study Guide 11th Hour * Studied CISSP Domains Boot Camp notes * Practiced exam…
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Need advice: Taking CISSP live online training through ISC2
I am going to begin ISC2's live online training in 2 weeks. I have worked in IT for 10 years and only have 2 certifications: MS 70-680 and 70-686. I am just wondering any advice there may be for me. I am not really feeling intimidated I'm just wondering what I will be getting into.
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CISSP Results, June 21st.
And I've passed, on my first attempt. Having only ~10 months of real info-sec experience, I can definitely say it was a challenge. It was surprisingly not as technical as I assumed, even having read other's comments. It really challenges your core understanding and thought process around the security domains. There were a…
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Passed CISSP 11/6/14 - tips and XP
Hello All, Since all the experience sharing was extremely useful for my preparation for the CISSP exam, I would like to share my XP, as well. Hope it helps to someone else, too. I started preparation in February with Shon Harris latest AIO. I think this was a vital point in my journey as it is an extremely detailed and…
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LAW's and Regulations
I am preparing for CISSP and currently going through the "Law's and Regulations" domain. One thing that bothers me is the LAW's. I a not an American and I see a whole lot of regulations, that are either meant for American institutions or for American states. The LAW's merely apply to me. My question is, how well do I need…
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2nd time scored 680, 3rd time scored 684 -What am I doing wrong?
I almost feel like giving up, but I won't. I'll need some more suggestions. I have read the ISC2 official book numerous times. I've done the CCcure quizzes until I scored 80-95%. I used the transcender test bank the 2nd time, but didnt' use it the 3rd time before my exam. My weak areas the 2nd time were telecom, crypto,…
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CISSP right for me and how much study time?
I am currently a senior systems administrator and have held a system admin type position for about 10 years. I currently have my security+, MCSA, VCP DV, and A+ as well as a bachelor's degree from a technical school. I would like to move into a full time security role, although what specifically I'm not sure. I do know…
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Syed Asad Ali CISSP Notes
Hello, Anyone can advise where can I get the above notes? Thanks!
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5 Days to go
Thanks for everyones feed back. I really apprciate it. Spent some time with the family at the amusment park last night great night had by all. So with 5 days to go based on my GISP exam results and what I know of which domains appear the most on the CISSP exam below are the 5 domains I will focus on 1 - Telcom and Network…
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CISSP mnemonic sharing experience needed
Hi, Can one share on CISSP Mnemonic, please. Thanks!
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6 Days to go and GISP Update
Another day closer…….Thanks for viewing and responding to my daily updates from here on in with 6 days to go. I figure I would take a page out of jvrlopez play by play, hopefully resulting in the same outcome. Today’s library objective was simple, take the GISP exam. The results are in. I scored a 70% closed book / closed…
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Scheduled my CISSP exam for 4/25 ... really nerveous
Well, I bit the bullet and put up my CC and paid the $599 to take the CISSP exam on 4/25. I've been in the IT field since 1997 and have knowledge in quiet A few of the domains as per the CBK. I have read SH AIO 6th edition, Eric Conrad Study Guide, watched the CISSP video series by CBT Nuggets, planning on reading the…
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Passed cissp yesterday: giving materials used
Passed cissp yesterday.Here it is my path: sans.org - bootcamp (all training materials) GIAC : GISP - passed ,most close questions to cissp cccure payed member :was taking 75 question every day for the past month and getting 85-90% , helps to understand material ,just read all explanations to all answers ( stopped 8 days…
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How do I PM other people for CISSP GROUP STUDY?
Dear friends, How do I PM other people for CISSP GROUP STUDY?
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Update 7 days to go
So I have spent everyday this week so far in the library. I started off with a full exam simulation using total testers and scored a 70%. I did not like this to much but noted my weakest domains. I have spent the next few days working on those weak domains. I have taken 3 different quiz engines and would like to outline my…
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CISSP Study Guide 6th- Sybex
After reading a number of chapters from Shon Harris AIO, I've decided to move to Sybex. The precision and the focus on concepts in it attracts me and I can't keep myself from falling asleep, while I was at AIO. I've left Telco, Crypto and Software Development from AIO and I will be covering them from Sybex. I need to know,…
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cissp designation and computer skills question
I currently work in finance as a risk analyst. I have my CFE designation, but looking to further my career. I have been thinking about CISSP designation, my question is i am not the most computer savvy guy. I use excel daily and office appications all the time. But I am by no means great with a computer. Do you need to…
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Getting CISSP
Can anyone give me some guidance regarding getting the CISSP. I know that I need to pass the test, show prior experience in the field, and get an endorsement but it's unclear how I go about it. The website directs me to the Pearson Vue ISC page which then asks me to schedule an exam. At what point do I need to present an…
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Errata - Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, 3rd Edition
I've found a number of errors in the OG, 3rd edition. I've submitted these errors to ISC2, who says, currently, there is no official errata page. So, I've put together an errata list for the benefit of all. If you find additional errors, please post them here and I'll add them to my list. Here's the link:*…
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Endorsement for CISSP certification.
Hello guys, I am using this forum for a long time, but this is my first post in this forum. I am working in information security area for the last 9 years. Within this time I only obtained PMP,CCNA,ITIL v3 foundation and CISA as those were necessary for my job and company paid for it. Now I am on my way to immigrate…
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Orange Book questions still on exam?
Guys, Been hearing contrary info on orange book. Those who have given exam recently, have you seen any specific questions on orange book? if not, then focusing on Models/Common Criteria would be a wise idea. Please suggest if we should be focusing in remembering orange book content, etc?