Passed CISSP Yesterday! Don't Give Up!
For those that just are having a really hard time passing it, I felt like that after taking this exam 4 times! The key is never give up!!
I realized I wasn't really understanding my weak domains, Legal, Operations, ISM, and Operations as much as I did the others. I didn't pass my 3rd time at 688 and my 2nd time at 680.
Do the following if you are stuck on more abstract and not memorization type domains like telecom and crypto.
Use this test engine. CCURE can help, but I think this test engine was great https://freepracticetests.brainhoney.com/Welcome.vp/page.htm
Also, use the CBT nuggets videos to review, this help me get the bigger picture instead of following the little details that I focused on so much instead of the bigger picture!
Good luck to you all!
I realized I wasn't really understanding my weak domains, Legal, Operations, ISM, and Operations as much as I did the others. I didn't pass my 3rd time at 688 and my 2nd time at 680.
Do the following if you are stuck on more abstract and not memorization type domains like telecom and crypto.
Use this test engine. CCURE can help, but I think this test engine was great https://freepracticetests.brainhoney.com/Welcome.vp/page.htm
Also, use the CBT nuggets videos to review, this help me get the bigger picture instead of following the little details that I focused on so much instead of the bigger picture!
Good luck to you all!
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Keep going until you make it, it definitely makes it sweeter, and it is such a relief. It just shows you that you can really get where you need to be with persistence and diligence! Good luck everyone!
And, I think everyone can tell you what book to read to prepare, I read Shon Harris, 11th Hour, ISC2 study guide (power points), but you have to figure out how to understand the vocabulary words they use, it's all these vocab words and theme you need to know, just look at the bigger picture, and think about the take away of the domain.
GOOD LUCK!!!! I wonder what other exam I should take next? Any ideas?
I would say relax for now...Ok now get your ass in gear and shoot for the next cert!
Congrats, 4 times is rough...Prob feel like a champ passing that dang test...well you should.
As far as whats next, what are you interested in career wise?
I was thinking about the CISA, and PMP. Currently, I currently have 5 years of info. sec experience in assessments, audits, and policies, more high level. I definitely am not as technical as some of you who are maybe conducting penetration tests.
Any input on your info. sec career path would help shape mine.
Going for my 2nd attempt next month.
It is your personal IPS to stop the attack.