CISSP-ISSAP Study Guides Recommendations
I plan to take the CISSP-ISSAP exam this year. Has anyone taken the exam that can recommend good study materials? I am looking for one good book (ideally) for each of the domains covered by the ISSAP. I have found a few book recommendations, but these are mainly "possible" sources and none were confirmed as used in preparation for the actual exam.
Additionally, if anyone can share their exam experience, that would also be helpful. Specifically, does the ISSAP exam cover the same content as the CISSP exam, but in greater detail?
Regards,
Marc
Additionally, if anyone can share their exam experience, that would also be helpful. Specifically, does the ISSAP exam cover the same content as the CISSP exam, but in greater detail?
Regards,
Marc
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I am also taking the exam this year (Feb infact!).
As you know the domains are:
Access Control Systems and Methodology
Cryptography
Physical Security Integration
Requirements Analysis and Security Standards, Guidelines, Criteria
Technology Related Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)
Telecommunications and Network Security
and the only single book (resource) I have seen that takes an architectural view of these is SABSA (google it). ISC2 provide a study list, with much overlap.
I'm really not sure of the depth of knowledge required, so would appreciate feedback from anybody that has taken the exam. I considered grandfathering this in 2004 when they just asked for a summary of 2 projects/personal experience from any of the domains. I didn't have the time to produce these before the deadline
Good luck with the exam and thanks for the book recommendation.
Would happen to have a copy of the study guide? I have reqesting it over and over from ISC2, but I never receive the email directing me to the download page nor the document key. I can get you my email address...
Marc
Good luck.
I am a budding ISSAP candidate from Pakistan!
It would be much appreciated if you could refer me to any recommended book for this
certification or share any contextual material that any of you might have-
Your assistance will be highly appreciated!
Looking forward to hearing from you all soon.
Thanks
I am also planning to take the ISSAP, but seems that I can not find the good books, resource, it seems that there are not many people who had taken the exam and reference material is very limted.
I am appreciated if someone can share e.g notes etc .
Thanks
Edmund
Amazon.com: EXAM GUIDE FOR CISSP® AND ISSAP®: Thomas Chen: Books
The Krutz & Vines CISSP and CAP Prep Guide (Platinum Edition) has a section on ISSAP. But it is SHORT, only 5 pages! It is listed as a concentration of CISSP and here is a summation of what it says (summation)
Study the Access Control CBK of CISSP
Study the Telecommunication CBK of CISSP
There is about one page on Requirements Analysis and Security Standards and Guidelines.
About 2/3 page on Design Architecture
Study the Technology related Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning sections in the CBK CISSP
Study the Information System Security Standards and Guideliness in the CBK CISSP
And Study the Physical Security Integration in the CBK CISSP.
The only NEW thing was the Assessment and Effectiveness of Security and Information Systems Design. This is a 60+ page chapter on the System Authorization Process.
Not much help, eh?
Best regards Hector
Amazon.com: Official (ISC)2® Guide to the ISSAP® CBK ((ISC)2 Press) (9781439800935): Harold F.
The actual release date is set for July 26, 2010, so it's just around the corner.
I am also interested in the notes you took at the ISSAP training.
Kind regards!
However, the official guide is due out next month (if it doesn't get pushed back any more): Amazon.com: Official (ISC)2® Guide to the ISSAP® CBK ((ISC)2 Press) (9781439800935): Harold F.
As for the book itself. I must say I'm quite disappointed on first glance. My impression is that it's old material rehashed. There might be some new stuff - but nothing obvious.
The pictures that support the text all seem to be from the '80s! I guess they're just library pictures, and they do their job - but it detracts from the book.
If I get time - I might do a fuller review when I've read it properly. I might even claim CPEs!!
Did you take the exam? How did you find the official ISC2 guide for ISSAP? Would you recommend any other book to prepare for the exam.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
can you assist me with insights on the exam. I'm scheduled for the 21th May, which is this saturday. I will appreciate some practice exams and materials referrals. Some tips on the exam, which domain was dominating? Also whether i should go through the CISSP material or the ISSAP is sufficient?
regards
Tiki
Here: Official (ISC)2® Guide to the ISSAP® CBK, Second Edition ((ISC)2 Press): ISC)² Corporate: 9781466579002: Amazon.com: Books
Website: www.nxecurity.com
Warning! The test is much more difficult than the CISSP and took me about as long if not longer to do 125 questions as it did to complete the full CISSP. You get no other hints other than to look at the number of folks who have or still have this certification. Its a low number and having completed the exam the first time. I fully understand why.
- Beads, CISSP-ISSAP
Self reflection without breaking the NDA:
1) Official Guide was useful but should have other books for referencing too such as Enterprise Architecture
2) Experience definitely helps when answering some questions
3) Latest trends in IT Security should be aware of
Now onto taking CRISC in December 2015.