A little worries : CISSP
5502george
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So I finally decided to attempt the cert. I formed a study plan and decided one week per domain would be sufficient enough after reviewing the material contained in the test. So, after cracking the Harris book open, I can’t take longer than three days per domain (about 4 hours a day 7 days a week). Here I am sitting at a little over one week and have finished about half of the Harris book and 5 domains. It seems like an expanded review of security+ with management application embedded in the review. All of the review questions I can find are blatantly obvious, with two answers not even associated with the question and one an obvious distractor.
I started worrying because I am going through the material so fast and tested the 5 domains in cccure and have constantly got 80% or above.
Just to calm the nerves I will review all 5 domains, use the 11th hour book I have and look for specifically difficult sections of the domains, but is this something I should be worrying about?
Being that it is a concept based test I am learning the concepts and moving on, not going into too much detail, is this a bad idea?
As a side note I studied for the sec+ for about 6 months a year ago. I understand those domains like the back of my hand, maybe this is why this test seems to be a less concentrated review????? Thoughts?
I started worrying because I am going through the material so fast and tested the 5 domains in cccure and have constantly got 80% or above.
Just to calm the nerves I will review all 5 domains, use the 11th hour book I have and look for specifically difficult sections of the domains, but is this something I should be worrying about?
Being that it is a concept based test I am learning the concepts and moving on, not going into too much detail, is this a bad idea?
As a side note I studied for the sec+ for about 6 months a year ago. I understand those domains like the back of my hand, maybe this is why this test seems to be a less concentrated review????? Thoughts?
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I will have to check out the videos and different material. I would like to get more information on the domains I looked at, especially software dev. as I actually find it very interesting. I definitely do not want to develop a false sense of confidence and that is why I am worried that just using the Harris book might not be enough. At least it is not enough to stimulate my interests in the domains. I am not interested in just getting the cert, but acquiring useful information that can help me do my job.
You will see how fast time flies when you include 2 weeks per domain which includes reading, MP3s, videos and multiple quizzes on that segment with time to go back and study up on incorrect test answers and then re-quizzing to ensure you understand the concepts along with leaving some time for memorization. Some people can go faster than me and some might be slower than me, but that doesn't matter-- what matters is what works for you based on your personal life.
The technical things you need to know are here:
http://www.kilala.nl/Sysadmin/Images/CISSP_Summary_V1.1.pdf
Know your standards and regs, and how they apply.
Know the business processes.
I studied in 4 days for this exam, 8 hours a day using the above PDF
11th hour, and McGraw hill questions.
The worst part is its so freaking long.
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Is it possible to see it somewhere ?
Thanks
I am a crypto/IA guy so I flew through cryp, ac, bcp, soft, phy, and ops. Got to Telecom and although I felt I got the concepts I got a 60% on the review tests. I was scratching my head going WTF, when did I read about this crap!
All in all I am going to have to slow down for Telcom, prob sec arc and law for sure.