is CISSP books worthy?

rasli79

I was going through few reviews and cram session videos that mentioned the needs of CISSP big books - Sybex, McGraw-Hill, &, etc.
Some of them mentioned on enough with the 2018 version and google more on new topics. I understand some of us who already have the security background, don't need the book, just from the videos & exam practice with 1000 questions. 

My CISM experience still brings me to the management and advisory mindset. I'm targetting to complete the CISSP in 5-6 months.

Please suggest.

SteveLavoie

IMO, I would recommend to read at least one book. I dont think that video will be enough for the exam.  Also, why not buy the new version of the book, it is 40$ only. You are trying to save 40$ on a 699$ bet... 

My recommandation is to get a O'Reilly account.. all the IT books (not just CISSP) for a low price per month (I am just a very happy customer since 2012). 

rasli79

SteveLavoie said:

IMO, I would recommend to read at least one book. I dont think that video will be enough for the exam.  Also, why not buy the new version of the book, it is 40$ only. You are trying to save 40$ on a 699$ bet... 

My recommandation is to get a O'Reilly account.. all the IT books (not just CISSP) for a low price per month (I am just a very happy customer since 2012). 

Thanks Steve, 
i agree the justification but on the new CISSP version book, how to get the price within $40? most of the recommended book is more than $80.

Oh yeah, O'Reilly portal looks so good! thanks for recommending me, still on trial.

TechGromit

SteveLavoie said:

I dont think that video will be enough for the exam.  

i took a look at some video's on Link-in Learning Training, way too slow learning in my opinion. I can read thru a lot more information then the videos can show you in a given amount of time. 

JDMurray

Download the text transcript of the narration and read through that. There usually isn't enough information in the visual content to make many training videos worth watching, so I listen them audio-only.

SteveLavoie

rasli79 said:

SteveLavoie said:

IMO, I would recommend to read at least one book. I dont think that video will be enough for the exam.  Also, why not buy the new version of the book, it is 40$ only. You are trying to save 40$ on a 699$ bet... 

My recommandation is to get a O'Reilly account.. all the IT books (not just CISSP) for a low price per month (I am just a very happy customer since 2012). 

Thanks Steve, 
i agree the justification but on the new CISSP version book, how to get the price within $40? most of the recommended book is more than $80.

Oh yeah, O'Reilly portal looks so good! thanks for recommending me, still on trial.

https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Information-Security-Professional-Official/dp/1119786231/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2EN65X6MG7OY8&keywords=cissp&qid=1640305066&sprefix=cissp,aps,111&sr=8-3

Official book 48$ USD, sure it is not 40$ but near enough.  If you work in IT, you should ask for some training funding. I am the owner of a small cie (80 employees), and I re-imburse all books asked (within reason).  

SteveLavoie

TechGromit said:

SteveLavoie said:

I dont think that video will be enough for the exam.  

i took a look at some video's on Link-in Learning Training, way too slow learning in my opinion. I can read thru a lot more information then the videos can show you in a given amount of time. 

I agree most video are too slow.  I see video training as a second or third media, when I need to do something other than reading. 

JDMurray

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