Study guides for the CISSP?

Hello all. I was wondering if there is a consensus on the study material that is a must have when preparing for the CISSP? I have access to SkillSoft and NETg CBTs, A CISSP co-worker (who unfortunately is usually out of the office, or not interested in helping), The All-In-One CISSP third edition, and, this pains me to say, but the CISSP for Dummies. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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sprkymrk

Did you check the compilation of suggested materials here?

http://www.techexams.net/isc2_cissp.shtml

keatron

Thanks Mark for pointing out the post.

Also keep in mind, you'll have to use these materials and also use as much extra material as needed. If you're weak in telecom or encryption, then you'll need to read literature devoted just to those topics.

justus1

I'll check out the link, I think will schedule the test for about 3 months from now. Thanks again.

Webmaster

Just remembered a recent quote from Keatron:

Keatron wrote:

The most obvious and most popular sources of study are Shon Harris All in One, ISC2 official study guide, Vines and Krutz, and one of my favorites now (after taking the exam and teaching official seminars), is the Information Security Management Handbook by Harold Tipton and Micki Krause. It's not that well known amongst newcomers preparing for the CISSP but it maps quite nicely to the CBK and it is a very good and very informative read.

www.amazon.com/gp/product/0849319978/103-1312169-0250208?v=glance&n=283155