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[Sano]

I guess I'll start the CISSP certification thread and tell you what I did to get ready for the test.

1. Read Shon Harris’ “CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Third Edition (All-in-One).”

This book will not make you an expert in each domain but it will help you pass the test. Plus, it's easy to read.

2. Took practice tests from www.cccure.org.

The questions on these tests are not like the ones on the CISSP exam. They did help me learn more because I went back and looked up the ones I got wrong.

3. Made flashcards and notes.

This is the best way for me to learn. Figure out your learning methods and stick to it.

4. Attended a CISSP boot camp.

I only attended because my company paid for it. I believe you can pass the exam without the boot camp but it did teach me "how-to" take the test.

If you are seriously thinking about taking the exam, then you need to be serious about studying for it. I studied about 6 months before I took the exam and it really paid off. I felt very comfortable taking the test. There were only a few questions that I didn't know and I'm pretty sure they didn't count.

Also, don't memorizes definitions and theories. Know them front to back.

-Ph03n1x

[beardednose]

Sounds pretty close to what I did. I've posted quite a bit elsewhere in the forum on this. Search me and CISSP if interested. On one of those posts I listed what I found you need to study and what you can ignore; also, how the exam seems to be weighted in the various domains.

[Princey]

seems like a good method for all exams :]

ill try it

[as0l0]

Do those of you who with a CISSP have an opinion on this cert?

What I mean to say is, does the CISSP give you valuable security knowledge? Does it teach you anything above what you would normally learn "on the job"?

[beardednose]

Definitely. Again, I've posted at length on this exact issue in another thread...but the short version....

What the CISSP does is force you to learn the basics of all 10 domains. Then you realize that those subjects you've been avoiding or "don't have time for" aren't so hard after all. You gain new confidence. You leap new buildings. You speed with bullets.

Seriously, it does help expand your horizons and your thinking. That helps you learn more about the domains you work in daily. It also forces you to learn.

[as0l0]

awww jeeez. based on that I will have to do it :/

[Reckless]

awww jeeez. based on that I will have to do it :/

I've done my CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), the most basic entery level cert course offered by cisco. And I plan to do a CISSP too. But their eligibility requirements make me ineligible.

Is there any other good info sec cert course, like an entry level one without too much pre requisites ?

Thanks

ReckleSS

[myth]

Network+


....

I wasnt joking, most major exams take it as a prerequisite...

I shouldve had more, if i stuck out the MS exams... But i hated the worded questions, "Is it Add New Hardware or Add/Remove Hardware in Windows 2000"

WHO F*****G CARES ! ITS THERE !

[Sano]

Is there any other good info sec cert course, like an entry level one without too much pre requisites ?

Try getting your Security+ certification first. Then apply for an entry level Security position. Work there for a few years and then take the CISSP exam. Start studying now.



I have a question for those who already have their CISSP.

I've been watching different webcasts that could count towards CPE's. Would it be ok to share those links here for anyone else who needs points?

[Reckless]

Thanks myth and Ph03n1xPr0j3c7. I'll look into them both.

Thanks

ReckleSS