Passed CISSP in my second attempt

Passed CISSP yesterday!!! I made my first attempt exactly a month back and scored 695. Its was a horrible feeling to get so close and still not pass the certification. After introspecting, I realized that i studied too hard in the last couple of days and and got stressed out. This is a 6 hour exam and staying focussed and attentive is an essential part of the exam.
Finally, I am happy that its over now and I can get back to my normal life. Also, I wish best if luck to everyone planning to take the certification in future.

Cheers!

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Slowhand

Congratulations!

Jianwa@ymail.com

Congrats NU!
I am in the same boat as you. I ha e 3 more weeks until i can retake it though. Been reading these threads and following the same study paths - Cybrary, ccure, Shon Harris audio, Sybex official study guide as well as the questions they have. As far as 2nd time around, was it a complete different test for you? can honestly say I did not see any ALE, cryotography, risk assessment. Security engineering, audit,band sdlc.

Jianwa@ymail.com

Typo "band" meant software development lifecycle.

DAVIS NGUYEN

Congrats!

pinksj

Congratulations !!!

phillipscis

Congratulations!!! Failed last week with the score 675. However, I have rescheduled the exam for mid of May and hoping to pass this time. I'm using Sybex 7th edition, Sybex Practice test, Shon Harris practice. Also, I do have access to cccure.

pinksj

phillipscis wrote: »

Congratulations!!! Failed last week with the score 675. However, I have rescheduled the exam for mid of May and hoping to pass this time. I'm using Sybex 7th edition, Sybex Practice test, Shon Harris practice. Also, I do have access to cccure.

All the best Phllipscis!! Do more of practice questions.

NU16

No. It wasn't a completely different exam. It was on the similar patterns.
2nd time I prepared for about two and half weeks, studying 3-4 hours in the weekdays and 6-7 hours on the weekend. I would suggest writing down all important topics and watching youtube videos on those.
Also, I am not sure what your background is but i would suggest to pay a lot of attention on understanding the cyber attacks like XSS, XSRF/CRF, SQL injection, TCP syn flood etc and International standards like Common criteria(should know A to Z), ISO 27001, ISO 27002, AICPA etc . Those questions are really confusing and need deep understanding of the concepts.
Let me know if you have any follow up questions. Best of Luck for your exam!!!

NU16

Best of Luck!!!

jercx

for those who didn't get it on your first go. what were your practice exam scores like? are they like 80%? or 90%? etc.

sameoj

Congrats