Passed the CISSP on 9-25-2015

cwelber

I wanted to share my experience regarding the passing the CISSP test on Friday, September 25^th.

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.

BOUAISSI

Congrats !

Endorsement quite easy and fast (took 10 days )