Passed CISSP! (6/27/2017)

shimasensei

First of all, thank you to this awesome community of like-minded professionals! This was where I got inspired to seriously pursue the CISSP. The shared experiences of the ones who have gone before is invaluable.

A little bit on my background:
- first CISSP attempt
- about 5 years of IT/IS professional experience
- I've worked in finance, tech and defense industries
- currently working a full time job with a wife and young son at home
- recently started part time IT/IS consulting


Study materials:
- Cybrary.it CISSP course by Kelly Handerhan
- Official Sybex study guide
- Official Sybex & Wiley practice exams (included with study guide bundle)

Time/numbers:
Study duration: About 2 months (since mid-May)
Sybex study guide: Read every page and continuously review weak areas.
Cybrary course: Watch and re-watch every video.
Practice questions: About 2750 total, review the incorrectly answered questions, understand the explanation and concepts behind it.
Exam time: Took about four hours

Exam approach tips:
- "SECURITY TRANSCENDS TECHNOLOGY"
- think from the perspective of your role as RISK ADVISOR / MANAGER
- DO NOT try to always fix the problem (technical troubleshooting mindset)
- focus on change control / process
- focus on following policies / procedures
- you are consulting / informing vs. action
- look out for answers that involve bureaucracy and red tape
- Senior Management - ultimately responsible / liable for security
- How much security is enough? = just enough (based on cost/benefit analysis)
- All decisions start with -> Risk management
- Risk management starts with -> Identifying and valuating your assets
- Physical & life safety is ALWAYS the priority / first choice!
- Don't get too deep! or overthink
- the exam is a mile wide and inch deep
- Incorporate security (baked in) as opposed to adding it later (sprayed on)
- Does it work, securely?
- Layered defense (defense in depth) - physical, administrative, technical
- Choose the BEST, not just the right, answer! (multiple answers that are right & appear right)
- Exam BREAKS are important! Be sure to bring snacks and drinks with you

*Provisionally* passed. Now on to the endorsement process!

Best of luck to all of you!

h1ck5r

祝贺你！！
你提供的列表也很详细，我希望我第二次也会顺利通过！

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Congratulations!!
The list you provided is very detailed. I hope I will get through the second time!