rickberr wrote: » Been a while since I was last on the site. I took the CCSP exam this morning; the exam was tough due to some very "weird" questions (worse than the CISSP exam) so I am glad that I still managed to pass it. I have listed the resources that I used to pass the exam below.Study Resources: 1. Official ISC2 CCSP Course w/student handbook (the student handbook is the best resource for the exam)2. Cybrary IT CCSP course (downloaded and listened to the CCSP mp3s everyday the last 2-3 weeks) 3. Personal Mind Maps (1st time creating them but they got the job done)I still need to wait for the "official" email but that should be here within a few days. According to the ISC2 website, 517 CCSP certifications have been issued in the US.Hopefully will get to see a few more of the "passed" posts. Not an expert but if I can help anyone with questions I will do my best.Later, Rick
rickberr wrote: » Thank you, I would definitely review the CSA/ENISA docs. My instructor stated that the ISC2 student handbook was enough to pass the exam but I don't agree. Of the 3 people (me included) in my class that I know took the CCSP exam, 2 passed and 1 failed. The two that passed the CISSP exam agreed that the CCSP exam was the harder test. The classmate that failed retook the class (different instructor) so he is planning to try again early portion of next month. Sorry, I did not mention in my previous post that an colleague provided me with his CCSK mind map. While I didn't study his mind map as much as my CCSP material, my test did have more CSA/ENISA related questions than I expected. His mind map is good so let me know if you want a copy as it covered both the CSA and ENISA guides. Other than that, just a few lifestyle changes (less playing of The Division) and I added a natural magnesium supplement to my diet to improve memory. Not a health avenger but I do feel like I started retaining more information while studying after taking it for about a week.
w77m wrote: » Could you share that mindmap please (should I send a private message?)? I want to have a go at this cert. How long did you spend with the studies before taking the exam? I don't plan on taking the official course, just wondering if the official ccsp cbk 2nd edition book is enough (along with the other casa/enisa/nist documents)?
cyberguypr wrote: » I also have both editions and have been looking really hard between them but nothing stands out as different. I am just half way through it but am not putting my hopes.
rickberr wrote: » For those of you wondering what happens after you pass the CCSP exam, the endorsement process comes next. The process is a lot faster than it was last year. After I submitted my info online, my endorser submitted his info on 09/14 and I received my official email yesterday afternoon (10/10) around 4 PM EST. So total time from the day I passed to the day I was official was 4 weeks. Rick
