Passed CISSP today! Can't Believe it!!!
Hey Guys,
Just got back from the test centre and I have passed my CISSP.
Thank you to everyone on this forum who has helped me
A bit about me and how I passed the exam!!
Background
2 Years Experience in IT Security as an Analyst
Honours Degree in Computer Science
I've been studying IT since the age of 15 in School/College/University
Various Certs as per my profile
Exam Material Used:
CBT Nuggets (Went through 7 times at least)
CCCURE (Paid Sub)
FreePractice Tests (Paid Sub)
5 Day Class Room Based Training
Official CISSP Study Book (Latest Edition)
Eric Conrad 11th Hours
Dummies Guide to CISSP
WikiPedia/Youtube/Facebook Study Group / Forums
My advice to anyone taking the exam is to look at every aspect of Security!
As others have said this is definitely one exam you can't "Cram" for.
You need to know the topics inside out!
Just got back from the test centre and I have passed my CISSP.
Thank you to everyone on this forum who has helped me
A bit about me and how I passed the exam!!
Background
2 Years Experience in IT Security as an Analyst
Honours Degree in Computer Science
I've been studying IT since the age of 15 in School/College/University
Various Certs as per my profile
Exam Material Used:
CBT Nuggets (Went through 7 times at least)
CCCURE (Paid Sub)
FreePractice Tests (Paid Sub)
5 Day Class Room Based Training
Official CISSP Study Book (Latest Edition)
Eric Conrad 11th Hours
Dummies Guide to CISSP
WikiPedia/Youtube/Facebook Study Group / Forums
My advice to anyone taking the exam is to look at every aspect of Security!
As others have said this is definitely one exam you can't "Cram" for.
You need to know the topics inside out!
Comments
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bigdogz
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Congrats on the pass!!!
What resources did you use to pass the exam? -
desi121
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I used the following resources:
Eric Conrad 11th Hour (Best Book ever!)
CISSP Official Guide
CBT Nuggets
CCCURE
Freepractice Tests
Dummies guide to CISSP
As well as lots of online resources such as WikiPedia/Youtube/Facebook Study Group ETC -
desi121
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Hi Guys,
Just had an email from ISC2 it looks like I do not need to take any further actions until I can obtain the 2 years worth of work experience.
Once I have this I then complete the endorsement process. -
soccarplayer29
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Desi, I believe you are correct. I am in the same boat having passed the CISSP exam prior to having the necessary experience. It is also my understanding that there is nothing I need to do right now (aside from paying the necessary ISC2 Annual Maintenance Fees and what I believe are lower or prorated CPE requirements).
Just keep gaining that experience and then have the application/endsorer ready so that you can apply.Certs: CISSP, CISA, PMP -
Sam_aqua
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Congratulations desi121 .. when you say CISSP Official guide .,..did you mean the 3rd edition OR the latest one ?
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muukaan
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could you share the resources?
Specially those:
CBT Nuggets
CCCURE
Freepractice Tests
Thanks, and congrats againI used the following resources:
Eric Conrad 11th Hour (Best Book ever!)
CISSP Official Guide
CBT Nuggets
CCCURE
Freepractice Tests
Dummies guide to CISSP
As well as lots of online resources such as WikiPedia/Youtube/Facebook Study Group ETC -
bigdogz
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I don't know your situation, but if you really wanted to pass this exam, you should do is earn the extra money and purchase the resources on your own.
Certifications are like respect. They are earned, not simply handed to you. -
desi121
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could you share the resources?
Specially those:
CBT Nuggets
CCCURE
Freepractice Tests
Thanks, and congrats again
Hi Muukaan,
I'm sorry but won't be able to share the resources as per the T&C's of cccure and freepractice tests. If your looking for free resources there are plently out there to use! -
desi121
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Congratulations desi121 .. when you say CISSP Official guide .,..did you mean the 3rd edition OR the latest one ?
The latest edition has some good questions in! so I would recommend the latest one purely for the questions! -
twodogs62
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Congrats and thanks for sharing experience and materials used.
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tuabuikia
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Hi. I will be taking the exam next week. Did you get your result at the end of the exam or you had to wait? Some exam takers here reported that they had to wait for their results to be sent to them due to the new CBK / exam format. Is that true?
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desi121
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Hi. I will be taking the exam next week. Did you get your result at the end of the exam or you had to wait? Some exam takers here reported that they had to wait for their results to be sent to them due to the new CBK / exam format. Is that true?
I can confirm I got my results straight away! -
mukmac
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Hi
Could you please let me know where to get the subscription for CCure Quiz Is it on http://www.freepracticetests.org/? -
mukmac
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Hi
Could you please let me know where I can get the subscription for CCCure quizzes. -
tuabuikia
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https://www.freepracticetests.org/quiz/index.php?page=register - cccure quizzesHi
Could you please let me know where I can get the subscription for CCCure quizzes.
https://cccure.training/ - cccure CBT training
McGraw-Hill Education | CISSP Practice Exams - McGraw Hill CISSP practice exam by Shon Harris
Eric Conrad: My 500 CISSP questions - 500 CISSP questions by Eric Conrad
First 2 is paid subscription. Having access to CCCure CBT training does not give you access to the quiz. -
arghyagoswami
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Hi all,
this is my first post in this forum. I am now highly motivated to start to prepare for CISSP exam. I have not given myself any deadline as of now as I want to read the material atleast once to know where I actually stand! How much does the latest version of the study guide cost in India? Any idea?
