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TechExams Exclusive: Try Infosec Skills free for 30 days!
Hey there! I just wanted to pass along an offer that you might be interested in! Infosec Skills is currently offering a free 30-day subscription that includes access to all of our content, including over 70 learning paths and seven cloud-hosted cyber ranges. More info » Get your fix of hands-on pentesting, Linux, and…
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TechExams Exclusive: Try Infosec Skills free for 30 days!
Hey there! I just wanted to pass along an offer that you might be
interested in! Infosec Skills is currently offering a free 30-day subscription
that includes access to all of our content, including over 70 learning paths
and seven cloud-hosted cyber ranges. More info » Get your fix of hands-on pentesting, Linux, and…
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How hard is the ISC2 CC?
Hey, I'm currently doing the curriculum for the CC just to get some more general knowledge, it's all pretty easy right now (I have earned 8 entry level certifications this year as a junior in high school so I have a relative amount of experience), I know the exam is far harder than the practice exams and the content…
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ISC2 CC random questions on the exam
Just took the CC exam and I was surprised by some of the questions, there was a lot of OSI model questions but I dont remember it being covered in any of the official material. Then there were questions about the class of fire extingushers to use on electrical fires. I felt like I was getting whiplash from the randomness…
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DevSecOps certification
Hi all, Can anyone suggest well recognized certification body for DevSecOps? Thanks
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Need Guidance for CCSP Interview Questions
Hi everyone, I’m currently preparing for a job interview where the CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) certification plays a big role, and I was wondering if anyone here could share some insights or resources related to CCSP interview questions. I’ve been going through the official study guide and some practice…
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Is Isc2 CC really worth it?
Is getting the CC certificate helps you to get a entry level cyber security job(My interest remains in SOC). I already have 2 year's of experience in NOC environment.
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Do i need SSCP or should I get CISSP
Hi, I have been in IT industry for many years now. I have worked in RnD in Ciena as Test Engineer for several of their network devices. Then at Evertz and build there network infrastructure for Lab environment. I also have telecomm experience working as a design engineer. Now I have been thinking to get into Cybersecurity.…
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CC Exam Study Partner
Hi, guys iam preparing to study for the CC exam in a maximum 2 months so I want a study partner so we can help each other and encourage each other this is my LinkedIn for communicating abdelrahman-h-mohamed-816990259
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SSCP certification
Hi everyone, I have completed CC certification and recently completed Security+ and GRC Mastery certifications. My question is that is SSCP certification worth it and what advantage/edge would it give me in securing a job? Any preparation material that you folks suggest for preparing SSCP (in case if I proceed with it)?
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CC exam opinion
Today i took my CC exam i was excited because i knew i had studied i knew i was ready i had learned all the Terminology that was taught on the 5 chapters. i took practice exam after practice exam and was passing with an average 85% went and reran through the modules again. welp i failed. maybe 10-14 questions were actually…
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CC exam
Hi, I understand why ISC2 have deleted online exam for upper certification like CISSP. But, why CC can't be passed online proctored? It's an entry-level certification, and according to your initiative "One million Certified in Cybersecurity" it can help to achieve this goal. How can you ask people to drive 3 to 4 hours for…
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ISSAP Study Material
After passing my CISSP a few weeks ago, my employer is willing to pay for one of the (former) concentrations, and I figured ISSAP makes the most sense and looking to jump on it while still somewhat in the exam taking zone. Having had a look at the study material, it seems really out of date, with the 2nd edition of the OSG…
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CC Exam - Passed
Hi everyone, I took my CC exam this morning and passed! I was studying for the AZ-900 test, but stopped since there was a time constraint on this exam\study materials. Materials used for studying: The study materials that isc2 provided for free I bought some Udemy test practice questions also To me this was more than…
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What do you think of CISSP-ISSEP?
Can anyone enlighten me about CISSP-ISSEP. Is it a good choice? What about the opportunities and remuneration?I am stuck between CISSP-ISSEP and CISSP-ISSAP. Which one is the best when it comes to my carrier perks?
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Next Steps
Hi everyone, I just passed the CC exam and I am excited to learn more! I am looking for any advice on what I should do next, especially as someone with an unrelated bachelors hoping to gain more experience. Any thoughts on how to find people to network with and how to find entry-level opportunities? Thanks
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Cloud certification path
Looking into all the Cloud certifications as I know that is where the industry is headed I have now chartered a path for myself. Based on job announcements and employer likes this is my Cloud certifications plan. 1. AWS Practioner = Gives me the basic knowledge of AWS terms and it is a simple start into AWS…
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CyberCop's CCSP blog
Hi All, I've previously had two other threads on here logging my journey to CISSP and OSCP, so thought I'd do one for CCSP too. Some background - I don't really work in a dedicated IT role. I'm not even hands on anymore really, and I've not done any technical work for about 3 years. I feel as though I have forgotten…
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CCSK Exam
CCSK is an open book exam but are the questions really copiable ? ( not images)
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Quick Question - CPE Cycle
Hello community, I managed to pass the CCSP (eventually after putting it off for aaaaages!), and as such I am not another ISC drone paying AMF and harvesting CPEs. My 3-year cycle only starts from May. Would any learning I do between now and then still count, or does the clock officially only start from then? I have a few…
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CC Exam
Hi, How many question for CC exam and the duration of the exam please?
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(ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification
The (ISC)2 has a new entry-level certification call the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification. From the announcement: "More than 1,500 individuals, who passed the exam during our pilot program, are now on their path to full certification and (ISC)² membership." Did anyone take this pilot exam or even get invited to…
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CCSK
Quite strange but the category literally does not list CCSK. So question is - not worth it or am I missing this somewhere in the list? Just needed some advice. My employer us paying for the certification. I have run through CISM, AZ-900 and SC-900 over the past couple of weeks and no its not that I'm very good with this.…
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Is cissp good for me
I have done 14 years of education and i think that i cant pursue for now because of some student loans . I wanted to ask that if i do the cissp now will it give me a better chance of landing an infosec job or will it be helpful to get a master’s admission or any course exemptions . Please let me know if ISC accepts any…
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Pre-paid CISSP Voucher for sale ($500 USD)
I have a Pre-paid CISSP Voucher for sale. It expires on December 31st 2021. The voucher is $749 full price I'd be willing to part with it for $500 so you get $249 off the full price (or best offer). The transaction would be made over Paypal for both the seller and buyer's security. The Voucher Number will be sent via…
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Passed CCSP - May 18th 2021
Hey There, If you’re reading this write-up then you’re in the path of becoming a CCSP or
at least express interest in cloud security. Here’s my journey into the CCSP
exam. Back in 2017-2018, I had attempted to write the CCSP certification, I had
just came off writing the CISSP and CISM back to back and I felt pretty…
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Is the CISSP still the pièce de résistance on resumes for security management roles?
This is not meant to be a certification vs. experience poll. From what I hear both internal to my organziation and external, the general consensus still seems to be that CISSP is the way to go if you want to move into security management/architecture/advisory type roles. Feel free to add an opinion in the comments, but…
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Passed CCSP on the 3rd try
Long post... TLDR....Passed CCSP on 3rd try Last post was in Jan 2021 where i failed CCSP for the first time. Retook the CCSP the 2nd time on 27 May 2021 and.....failed again..i felt lousy for a few days and did not bother looking at the CCSP materials for 2 weeks. Had to wait for 60 days before i could book the 3rd time,…
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HCISSP - Passed
I read the AIO book for HCISPP . Took 2-3 weeks to read the book and then took the exam. I finished in a little over 110 min. Fun exam.
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Starting the CCSP Journey Again
Hello All, I titled this discussion "Starting the CCSP Journey Again" because I have started studying in the past for this exam but never finished my study plan or sat for the exam. It's a goal of mine to complete so I started back studying in April with the goal to test this summer then life happened, I had two deaths in…
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Moved: Preparing for the the CompTia Certification
This discussion has been moved.
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CCSP - Failed TWICE. I'm done.
Hey peeps. Failed the CCSP yesterday on my second attempt with a 681 (700 required to pass). My first attempt scored a ~618. I took the exam the first time after completing my Master's Degree in Information Assurance with a focus on cloud security and using the ISC2 Official CCSP Study Guide by Ben Malisow. The official…
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Beginning CCSP Study
Hello All, Been awhile since I've posted. I'm just beginning to study for the CCSP exam. First of all I'm creating a plan. Seen some posts regarding resources. Trying to decide where to invest my $$. Thoughts? Thank you in advance for any guidance you might provide!
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(ISC)² 2020 Annual Report
The (ISC)² 2020 Annual Report is now available on the isc.org website as a PDF download. Mostly business, financial, and marketing information about the (ISC)² for the past year.
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-ISSAP, -ISSMP, and -ISSEP Effectiveness
For those of you that have studied for any of these certifications (extensions of CISSP), do you feel that the knowledge gained was worth the study time and money spent being that they all cost $2500+ to acquire the study material.
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ISC2 CCSP AIO vs OCG
Out of curiosity, for those that have taken the exam, are the AIO or the OCG questions more in line with the exam?
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ISSMP passed
Thanks to this site I got a pass on the ISSMP. I pay for my own tests and materials so I wanted to get a 'go'. I'm looking to take the ISSEP next so if anyone has advice on how best to prepare or what to expect, please send it my way. A. Study materials: ISSMP CBK, Sybex CISSP, AIO CISM, ISACA CISM manual (per advice of…
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In Hot Soup. Need 120 CPEs by December!!
Don't know but somehow I got super busy and distracted between January 2020 and now. Actually quite a bit of it is due to the COVID-19 occurrence which derailed normal trend line of activities. Nonetheless, it just so happens that I need to amass 120 CPEs to keep a major certification alive. Major whopper As always, you…
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Failed CCSP
Came here to share my sorrow..LOL..i passed my cissp on the first try in 2019 but failed the ccsp today on my first attempt. Used the usual CCSP books but i did not study the CBK for this attempt. Once out of pearson vue i went to amazon and purchased it online as a form of self-console. $$$ Money fly away....$$$
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Going after ISSEP
I'm going after the ISSEP. So far I have the following recommended materials: 1. ISSEP CBK (very old, covers outdated material - NIACAP, DIACAP, IATF 3.1) 2. Suggested reading list from ISC2 (NIST pubs) 3. NIST pubs (800-160v1, RMF manuals, Disposal, Risk Assessments, etc) 4. ISSEP online training (don't waste your money,…
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CAP or ISSAP
Dear all, Have reached that stage where I really dont need any more certs, but just to keep my mind sharp was pondering any of the above. You all probably know my work is either working purely in a Cyber Risk capacity (technical risk/controls) or working with solution architects to make sure security design is robust and…
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CISSP Pass - Review
Well, The time has finally arrived. I thought I’d do what I usually don’t do and that’s write a review. Writing a review when something is bad, is something that I am quick to do. But, during times like this, writing a review when something is good can be beneficial. I am going to share with you all what I did/used to…
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(ISC)2 Professional Development Institute (PDI) for CPEs
Just a reminder to all of those seeking CPEs: If you have one or more (ISC)2 certs, and are in good standing with your (ISC)2 membership, you have free access to the (ISC)2 Professional Development Institute (PDI) and all of the labs and learning courses it contains. Non-members can purchase access to PDI, but it's cheaper…
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(ISC)2 2020 Security Congress
Did anyone else register for the (ISC)2 2020 Security Congress? I signed up for the all-access pass (November 16-18) and will attempt to make the most of it for the 45 CPEs. Bruce Schneier and Graham Cluley (of the Smashing Security podcast) are two of the keynote speakers and are always very informative and entertaining.…
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Passed CCSP Today - 7/29
Sat the exam today and got through it in about 1.5hrs. I have been studying for the exam off and on (mostly off) since 2016 when I took the online ISC2 course, more recently (as in about 4-5 weeks ago) I started reading through the Carter All-in-One book and the CBK 2nd edition. I used those as well as the Sybex practice…
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Use Calculator in CISSP
Hi, is it allow to use a computer calculator during the CISSP exam? sometimes there are questions to calculate the SLE and ALE. Thank you
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Issues with official (ISC)2 CBK guides
I wonder if anyone else noticed less than optimal quality with (ISC)2 books. I was just reading reviews on Amazon for ISSAP and a number of them are poor. One mentions typos and grammar mistakes which I also experienced with their guide while preparing for CISSP five years ago. Luckily I had Shon Harris and Eric Conrad…
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CBT Nuggets for CISSP worth it?
If I can get my employer to cover the cost, is CBT Nuggets worth it, or is there better paid resources our there. I'm not really into boot camps but looking at something I can get some form of structure to study as a compliment to the isc2 study guide.
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CISSP Endorsement Timeline - A Few Days -
May 29 Provisionally Passed. June 3 Confirmation Email. I suggest. Go ahead and start filling out the endorsement application online. If you have someone in mind to endorse you, go ahead and make contact with said individual. I had an endorser. I would assume based on the world events, that the endorsement process is…
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CISSP recognized as equivalent to a Master’s degree in Europe.
That’s interesting. https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cissp-equal-masters-degree/
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CISSP
Hi Guys, I have 3 years of experience in supporting ERP project implementation and about 6 years as an Information systems support analyst. I would want to take the CISSP exams, however, and get into security full time. With all this experience, can someone please advise if I have the needed experience to take the exams?
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ISSAP Concentration changes effective 20Oct20
The ISC(2) has announced changes to the ISSAP in order to improve the certifications marketability and to keep the certification up to date. No word on a new CBK. https://www.isc2.org/Certifications/CISSP-Concentrations/ISSAP-Domain-Change-FAQs
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Comparison of Information Security frameworks
Guys, I am seeking information on the advantages and disadvantages of different frameworks including NIST, ISO and COBIT. Can anyone kindly assist?
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Failed CCSP BUT I think I Passed
I feel like I knew the content understood the questions and got a majority of them correct. Can I challenge the results? They wouldn’t give me my score. Also I used the ISC2 official content and the only stuff from their content in the exam was SAML, Crypto Shredding, and Data Dispersion. I feel it would do me no good to…
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Failed CCSP!
Hey Everyone, I read the CCSP Sybex book within a week and went for the exam and I failed. I haven't received my score, however the areas I didn't do well in: 1) Application Security 2) Cloud Security Operations 3) Legal and Law I think the exam is rigged (lol). I have my CISSP, however this exam is just off. I don't think…
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NIST/ISO List
Hey Everyone, I have my exam tomorrow, i went through the sybex book and outlined all the ISO and NIST document, correct, discuss, and correct. Good Luck Everyone! NIST 800-145: Cloud Computing Definition NIST 800-53: Guidance Document ensuring all data in FED information System is Secure. NIST SP-800-37: Guide for…
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How Much Demand Is There for CCSP
For those who know about the CCSP do you have any idea how much demand their is for it compared to other security certifications? I'm really considering getting it because of the high ability for a person to work from home.
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CAP
Has anyone took this course/exam? Is it worth it and whats the best materials?
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Passed CCSP last week - Just before the content change!
Won't go into details around what to expect, pretty much aligned with what everyone else on here says. I spent some time on here so figured I should give something back. Finished the exam in around 1.5 hours and spent 30 minutes reviewing and cleaning up the ones I had marked. I think 4 hours is WAY too long for 125…
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CCSP: Today is the first day
Recently purchased the 1> The Official (ISC)2® Guide to the CCSP® CBK - just completed the introduction 2> CCSP Official (ISC)2 Practice Tests i cleared my CISSP back in 2012. I used Shon for the first read then CBK. Anything similar to Shon for the CCSP. I am looking forward for your suggestions on books that you have…
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how hard is cissp? Need be told, eager for this SALARY!!!
We are through the hard time, real hard time, the job is no longer for all of us, but only part of us. the competition is more and more badly. What can i do, in this time? i have worked several years, and i found it is so hard keep my job without a CISSP certs. This test is a beast and it is hard to pass. I’m told many…
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ISC2 Training material
I completed my CISSP training last April, have taken a break and now focusing on CCSP. Im mainly relying on Sybex again and the CCSK PDF. I was also looking at CAP and IISMP but I have to say the official material is years old and the reviews online are disappointing to say the least. Why aren't ISC2 releasing upto date…
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CISSP passed, but dont know how
Hi everyone! So, I passed my exam! Don’t know how, but I did. Below is my story. I hope this helps those who are getting ready for the exam..and yes, English is not my first language :) How it happened: I was very grateful that my company paid for the InfoSec Bootcamp. * 14 days before the bootcamp: read the CISSP Official…
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CCSP Exam TIps
I am going to take the CCSP exam soon. Any last minutes tips of certain areas to study based on people who have passed?
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Preparation for CCSP
Hi all - had a quick question to ask. Have been reading the CCSK v4 guidance in order to attend the exam. Have also purchased and going through the Boson CCSP exam questions. I wanted to ask for CCSP how much different are the questions to that of Boson? Appreciating the obvious fact the questions wont be the same but just…
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Failed CCSP last week. How to move on?
Failed CCSP last week, had never failed in an exam before (passed CISSP in 2017), materials I used include * Sybex Official guide (cover to cover), do the bonus exams as well * CBK (cover to cover) * Sybex Practice test (twice, first time 70+%, second time 80+%) * Cybrary video * AIO chapter test, do the Total tester as…
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Pursue CISSP or go for Azure/GCP certs?
Hi Everyone. Over the past 6 months i have been able to get Security+, AWS Solution Architect and AWS Security specialty certification. I am 10 years in to federal consulting and kinda pivoting into the Cloud Security space. I have a masters in Cyber security too from 2008. My every day tasks revolves around IAM, Content…
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More CRISC jobs than CISSP jobs
It seems that for some reason I see more Risk Analysis jobs (CRISC) than Security Analyst jobs where the CISSP typically applies. Is it a fact that the shortage of professionals in Info. Security is driven by the lack of qualified Risk Analysis folks versus other areas in Info. Security?
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Sumo Logic Fundamentals exam passed
It's been a year since i last passed an exam lol. Enter Sumo Logic! Ok with all seriousness, I just need to know how many CPEs I can claim for this pass. The exam is a 30 question exam, 60 minutes time limit and open book. Just very fundamental knowledge of the Sumo Logic platform. So can I claim 40 credits? Their training…
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CCSP test soon
Whats up y'all, in about 1 week im going to take the CCSP exam. I'm about 8 years of Cyber Security experience but it has mostly been on risk management and the RMF stuff, not alot of technical stuff. I took the SSCP and passed it recently and this is next on the list. I am curious about the required knowledge level of…
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CCSP Online Self-Paced Training
Hi everyone, Has anyone done the CCSP Online Self-Paced Training course provided by Isc2 ? My work is willing to cover the cost for this online training if required, so money is not an issue here. Besides field experience, I've seen that most people in this forum have used the CCSP (ISC)2 Official Student Guide and the…
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SSCP or CCENT in 40days?
Hello All, Im in the midst of attempting to find a cert I can complete by October 15th. I had begun studying for the SSCP a month or so ago, however we recently had a newborn and that, of course, affected study time. The reason I have a hard date is that that's my next work performance review. I'm a Network Engineer with 8…
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ISC2 Associate Status is a scam.
[Rant] I am fine with a probationary status, but where you have to be very, very careful with what is put on a resume after passing their overpriced tests (Luckily my school program paid for this one.) and not meeting the experience requirements, is a scam. I have to pay $50 to be an Associate and not be able to say even…
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Recommended Study Material for CSSP?
I am going to skip the CISSP and just go straight to the CCSP because it seems like less people have this certification and everything is going cloud. Any recommended study materials? I purchased the Sybex book but I am thinking it is out of date due to the content refresh. Think this would be sufficient to pass? I have my…
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Passed CCSP on August 6, 2019
I passed! I had a feeling I was going to pass because the questions were not as difficult as I thought they would be. :) The exam was updated on August 1, and I was studying like crazy for a few weeks prior to today. But all my efforts paid off!
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Failing to sign NDA within 5-minute time limit = Fail Exam
https://cccure.training/m/articles/view/Forcing-Student-to-sign-their-NDA-under-a-time-limit My reaction: Wow. I just scroll to the bottom and click Agree. I have taken a couple (ISC)2 exams in the past and I am already familiar with the NDA. Why is there a time limit anyway?
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*PASSED July 19 2019* Any good CCSP (9 days before) prep suggestions?
Just joined the community because I have appreciated a lot of the advice on here. I am taking the CCSP in 9 days and I thought I would ask for some last minute study suggestions. I had a class in school that provided me a free voucher, I wasn't able to schedule the exam until about a month after the class. So in the mean…
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Free training for ISC2 members
ISC2 just launched The Professional Development Institute (PDI), which is free to ISC2 members. Courses include DevSecOps, GDPR, incident response, Assessing Application Security (hands-on lab), and others. I'm particularly excited about the app security labs, and I hope to have time to work through them soon. If you're…
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Provisionally passed CCSP 10-May
Just knocked out this beast a few hours ago. I feel I was able to pass relying heavily on years of Info Sec experience which includes the other eight certifications that I've done since 2015 (there is a lot of overlap after a while). It took a little over two months to prepare using the following resources: CCSP (ISC)2…
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CCSP Voucher and Resources/Books for Sale
Hi everyone, I have a CCSP voucher for sale that expires May 2, 2020. I obtained 2 vouchers through my employer thinking I was going to fail the exam but just passed it yesterday. I also have the CCSP training material used during a recent session with Training Camp. * CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional…
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ISSMP
Anyone know of any decent material and practice exams? Has anyone completed this and can share experience?
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PASSED CCSP TODAY 07-05-2019
i just passed CCSP exam, This exam requires deep thinking and connecting the dots i used the following materials CCSP (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide 7/10 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional All-in-One Exam Guide 8/10 security-guidance-v4-updated-2-12-19 8/10 The Official (ISC)2…
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Passed CCSP on 05/23! (long post)
I'm excited to share that I passed the CCSP exam on 05/23! I want to thank everyone on this board who posted and shared their experience, study methods and tips. I started last year preparing on and off (mostly off...lol) for about 8 months or so but didn't really get serious about my studies until March 2019. And then I…
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CCSP resources
Hey I'm looking for advice on best Video courses. I have read that the ITProTV course is good but the Cybrary one sucks? Kelly Handerhan did a great class on the CISSP 3 -4 years ago. if you have any advice drop it below
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CCSP - how hard is the exam
hi everyone, I passed my cissp about a year ago and I want to take my CCSP by end of this year. I don't have cloud experience. I have 19 years of IT experience including vmware, AD , firewalls and infosec. I have my SSCP, CISSP and security + certs, I had the ccna cert too, but it expired. how many months should I study to…
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NIST CSF reference tool anyone use it?
Has anyone used the NIST CSF reference tool here? it's basically a small application with all the NIST Cybersecurity framework. I have downloaded the tool and I'm trying to add some more columns for my own comments so it is easy for me to find how my internal controls are mapped but I'm having some issues. Getting errors…
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Pass CCSP 22-03-2019
I took the CCSP exams on Friday and I passed. "provisional result". The exam was moderately difficult and I am of the view that to attain a higher probability of passing this test, one will have to adequately understand the materials but not cram the CBK definitions. I agree one may need to cram some contents for the exams…
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Passed 2/19/2019 (Thank God!!!)
Background Certified Public Accountant with 6 months of IT work experience
gained 4 years ago. Passed CISSP exam in Jun 2018 and passed AWS Solutions
Architect – Associate in December 2018. Total preparation time: 3 weeks about 100 study hours Currently held up in the company headquarter due to security
clearance crossover…
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CCSP Provisionally Passed 3/7/2019
Hey all -- just got back and provisionally passed the CCSP today - 3/07/2019: Main Review Material CCSP (ISC)2 - Sybex Ben Maslisow Official Guide CCSP CBK Adam Gordon CSA 4.0 OWASP top 10 2013 -2017 Notorious Nine Treacherous 12 Supplemental: ENISA Cloud Computing Security Risk NIST SP500-292 NIST 144,145,146 Good luck…
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ISC2 CCSP Online Training Review?
Howdy! Has anyone here experience with the ISC2 CCSP online training, or any other ISC2 online training? I'm wondering about the quality of the content and if it's just a review of their manual/book? It's about $2,000, so I want to ensure that there are benefits over just reading their materials. I normally self-study by…
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Passed! Feb 11/19 - First Attempt!
Hi All, I've also posted this in reddit, so will post the same here to help along the community that's been helping me along the way as well :) Questions are welcome!! Hi All As I’ve been following this thread closely for tips and tricks, I also want to contribute back to help out whoever else I can :) This morning I…
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Booked my CCSP Exam - PASSED
I have registered for CCSP, 7th of January. Been studying for a while, but couldn't sit for the exam due to several non-exam related issues. Stopped studying three months ago. I started again but I feel that I still at a very similar stage to where I left three months ago, except for some little details that I have…
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Negotiated CCSP exam
Glad to say I got through the exam unscathed, I'll mention as I don't hear it much, my primary resource was the Skillsoft CCSP course by Dan Lachane, I found it well versed to the required knowledge. Good luck to all candidates, don't lose sight of the finish line. *edited to exclude irrelevant waffle
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Passed CCSP, 4th attempt
Took me 4 tries, but I manage to pass the CCSP today. Read all 3 known books: All in One - Daniel Carter CBK - Adam Gordon Study Guide - Ben Malisow First attempt I used CBK only, fresh after getting my CISSP finished. Failed by 40 points. Second attempt was worst. Used all 3 books for second attempt. Third attempt, I had…
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Passed CCSP 1/4/19
Not too bad. Used CCSP CBK and Sybex test prep online. Studied about 2 weeks.
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*PASSED* 11/26/2018 CCSP 30 days....
Hello TE, I wanted to create this thread for a few reasons. One, to give others some insight and hopefully help them prep for this exam and two hold me accountable. I am 30 days out from the CCSP, my first less technical cert and my first ISC2 cert. So far up to this point I have read the CBK, the CSA Guide (v3.0) and a…
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CCSP Passed 11/3/2018
Greetings! I'm please to announce that I provisionally passed the CCSP exam today! Overall, I thought it was a challenging, fair exam. It's your typical ISC2 exam. If you understand the concepts of the cloud, the ISC2 security mindset, and have some relevant experience you should be fine. I have the CCSK and CISSP under my…
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CCSP Study Tips
Hello Everyone, Tomorrow I will take the ISC2 CCSP exam. I was going to take this last year, but other priorities came up. I will post my results tomorrow immediately after I take it...about 12pm to 2pm MST. So, what did I do to prepare to study for this exam? Before I answer that, let me give you some background. I have…
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CCSP vs CCSK?
I've been hearing rumbles recently around a preference for the Cloud Security Alliance CCSK over the CCSP. (Specifically with a vendor - Symantec for their security related engineering employees) Any thoughts on which is better? Which is more preferred in the market? I realize this is an ISC2 related forum - but am hoping…
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CCSP Passed August 14th
Hello Everyone, I took CCSP exam on August 14th and passed, first try. I would like to say big Thank you to everyone sharing their experiences and answering questions here.Taking my part I will list materials that I used in my studies. I used following books: 1. CCSP All In One by Daniel Carter 2. CCSP Official Study Guide…
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Finally Passed CCSP - 2nd attempt on 27th September
Hello Everyone, I took and passed CCSP exam on September 27th in my Second attempt. I had score of 696 in my first attempt Would suggest following books and lots of Googling to understand the concepts The Official (ISC)2® Guide to the CCSPSM CBK and CCSP All In One by Daniel Carter. Good luck to anyone taking this exam and…
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CCSP Pass and Tips
Got my CISSP exam passed in March and just passed my CCSP Exam yesterday. I passed both exams at the 1st attempt. Finish the 1st round answering 125 questions in the first 2 hr (out of the 4 hrs) There is actually plenty of time but just after answering 80-90 question, I was feeling a little bit tired and starting to lose…