Passed the CISSP on 9-25-2015
I wanted to share my experience regarding the passing the CISSP test on Friday, September 25th.
I used the following study guides:
Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, Fourth Edition ((ISC)2 Press) 4th Edition
CISSP (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide 7th Edition
The following forums:
This forum & Combined Study Notes from techexams.net
And the following question banks:
ISC2 Practice Tests
CISSO Question Bank from upwardpro.com
Pocket-Prep
I spent about a year preparing for the exam, and read through all the materials above several times. One key to integrating the materials for me was immediately thinking about how I was applying the concepts on the job; and how I could apply the security concepts on the job.
On the test itself I applied the strategy of making a first pass on the 250 questions in the first 2 ½ hours. You’re allowed to bring (food and drink) to the test which is kept in your locker and after the initial run through of the test I took a break to clear my brain and refresh my mind and eat. Then, I did a second pass on the review questions and took a final break before making my third pass on the questions. I finished the test in 5 hours with an hour to spare.
It was a great experience and preparation is the key to success with this test. Working in security and applying the concepts as you study I believe helps a lot too.
I would be happy to help in any way I can with others who are preparing to sit for the test.
Thanks to everyone in the forum for all your help and support. The combined study notes I believe made a huge difference.
Now I'm going to send up my endorsement and wait for the email to arrive.
I used the following study guides:
Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, Fourth Edition ((ISC)2 Press) 4th Edition
CISSP (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide 7th Edition
The following forums:
This forum & Combined Study Notes from techexams.net
And the following question banks:
ISC2 Practice Tests
CISSO Question Bank from upwardpro.com
Pocket-Prep
I spent about a year preparing for the exam, and read through all the materials above several times. One key to integrating the materials for me was immediately thinking about how I was applying the concepts on the job; and how I could apply the security concepts on the job.
On the test itself I applied the strategy of making a first pass on the 250 questions in the first 2 ½ hours. You’re allowed to bring (food and drink) to the test which is kept in your locker and after the initial run through of the test I took a break to clear my brain and refresh my mind and eat. Then, I did a second pass on the review questions and took a final break before making my third pass on the questions. I finished the test in 5 hours with an hour to spare.
It was a great experience and preparation is the key to success with this test. Working in security and applying the concepts as you study I believe helps a lot too.
I would be happy to help in any way I can with others who are preparing to sit for the test.
Thanks to everyone in the forum for all your help and support. The combined study notes I believe made a huge difference.
Now I'm going to send up my endorsement and wait for the email to arrive.
Comments
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g33k3r
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Congrats! Do you feel the content of the Sybex study guide was sufficient for the exam? -
cwelber
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I would recommend obtaining and reviewing the official ISC2 study guide as I saw a lot of material in there which was not in other study guides. I'm told the new test has about 40% new materials.
Thanks to all for the congrats. -
g33k3r
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Given the resources I am already using (Sybex, Cybrary, Eric Conrad, Transender) I'll probably skip the official ISC2 guide.
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Mike7
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Congrats!One key to integrating the materials for me was immediately thinking about how I was applying the concepts on the job; and how I could apply the security concepts on the job.
Always good to know that people are applying what they learn to their security work. -
voodoo26
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Congrats!2014 Goals CISSP COLOR=#008000]Passed[/COLOR, 2015 Goals CISM COLOR=#ff0000]June[/COLOR
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21ctl
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congrats again, i need to confirm tthatthe CISSP (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide 7th Edition hardcopy has a pdf version in a cd
am asking because i would love to have a pdf copy on my mobil tablet to enable me study while on the move
kindly update!!!! -
g33k3r
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My hardcopy (soft cover vs. hard cover) did not come with a CD or electronic version.
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havoc64
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My Softcover didn't come with a CD either...but it does have the link to the website with the Flash Cards and practice Questions -
GetUmJ
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Congratulations cwelber
I'm actually studying for the CISSP exam right now and about halfway through the Sxybex CISSP Study Guide. I like this book a lot as the material is very easy to follow. I have the CBK 4th Edition as well, I bought that book when it was first released because it was the only book on the market at the time but I've read about countless errors in that book I decided to purchase another one. Definitely appreciate your write-up and will reach out to you if I have any questions.
