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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE CISSP EXAM?
Get your hands on the ultimate guide on how to prepare for the CISSP exam. This exam is known as one of the hardest, however, it is the most respected and considered a Gold Standard in cybersecurity. It makes you a professional in cyber security and helps you master all of its domains. When it comes to the CISSP certification preparation, aspirants have to be very meticulous. With the right guidance and training, you can not only clear it but retain the key concepts throughout your career. CISSP is considered as the go to standard in Cybersecurity certification, howsoever you need specific mindset to pass the CISSP Exam. To get an assured success with simplifying your CISSP Journey join the Best CISSP End-to-end Preparation program by enrolling yourself in CISSP Success Toolkit.
Why People Fail CISSP?
Let’s first list down the common pitfall why people fail the CISSP exam, which you must avoid.
Question Comprehension
The top reason for failure in CISSP exam is the inability to Comprehend the CISSP Questions well.
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Inability to understanding the CISSP Core Concepts
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In-ability to tackle the Trickiness of the CISSP Questions
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In-ability to understand the Keywords in the Question
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Understand the Exam Format
easy to clearing the CISSP Exam lies in understanding its format. Here is a brief outline to help you understand the CISSP format:
The CISSP exam consists of 100 to 150 multiple-choice and advanced innovative questions which might contain Drag and drop questions too. Most of the Questions are MCQ based questions.
You have a maximum of 3 hours to complete the Exam. After 2 hours there the CAT algorithm makes a critical Decision. If your Estimated Proficiency level is ~95%, you pass the exam, if its below 70%, you Fail the Exam.
The exam is administered in a computer-based format at Pearson VUE testing centers. (ISC)2 maintains the highest level of standards for CISSP Exam. You need to take 2 photo ID proofs to enter the exam.
The questions are randomly selected from a large pool. Thus, no two exams are exactly the10 1same. CISSP Questions are based on Concepts and the application of those concepts.
To pass, you need a scaled score of 700 out of 1000. Total Questions are 100 which might also include 25 Research Questions, which are not counted for your passing score, however you will not be able to identity such questions.
The exam covers eight domains from the (ISC)² CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). You will be tested as per the CISSP Domain Weightage and the allocated objectives. Passing in each Domain is mandatory.
CISSP Domains Weightage
(As per April 2024 update to Common Body of knowledge)
CISSP Domains | Domain Name as per CBK | Domain Weightage | CISSP Objectives | Sub-objectives | The right Mindset for CISSP Domain |
Domain-1 | Security Governance and Risk Management | 16% | 12 | 37 | You Need to think like a CISO who is assigned to setup security governance for a company You Need to think like a Risk Manager, who need to implement security controls based on Risk |
Domain-2 | Asset Security | 10% | 6 | 18 | Think like a Data Governance Leader |
Domain-3 | Security Architecture and Engineering | 13% | 10 | 66 | Think like a System Architecture profession and focus on System Security Engineering (SSE) to integrate security in Architecture and Design of Systems |
Domain-4 | Network and Communication Security | 13% | 3 | 26 | Think like a Network Security Architect to secure your network and Communication channels. |
Domain-5 | Identity and Access Management | 13% | 6 | 30 | Think like a Identity and Access Management Leader and focus on least privilege, need to know, Separation of Duties to architect your IAM System. |
Domain-6 | Security Assessment and Testing | 12% | 5 | 27 | You need to think like a Security Assurance Leader and think about the best practices to integrate Security Assessment, Testing and Audit program in your company |
Domain-7 | Security Operations | 13% | 15 | 62 | You need to think like a Security operations Leader, to effectively run security processes to ensure operations security of business processes is maintained at all times. |
Domain-8 | Software Development Security | 10% | 5 | 25 | You need to think like a Security leader implementing security in Software lifecycle. |
The CISSP Study Plan
Failing to plan is planning to fail! Hence You must have an ideal CISSP study plan. Your hard work can be in vain without a structured plan! You can follow the below guidelines for creating a CISSP Preparation plan.
Duration
Plan for 3 to 6 months of study. Though the duration may change as per your cybersecurity experience, this much time is bare minimum if you are self-studying for the CISSP exam.
Review Exam Outline
Familiarize yourself with the CISSP exam outline and the eight domains of the (ISC)² CISSP CBK. You should download the (ISC)2 Course Curriculum from the (ISC)2 official website.
Allocate Time per Domain in your study plan
Here is the recommended timeline you should at least dedicate per domain. This is my recommendation based on the Objectives and Sub-objectives to be targeted during study.
Domain 1:
Security Governance and Risk Management -3 Weeks
Domain 2:
Asset Security
- 2 Weeks
Domain 3:
Security Architecture and Engineering
- 4 Weeks
Domain 4:
Network Security
- 3 to 4 Weeks, based on your network fundamental knowledge.
Domain 5:
Identity and Access Management
- 2 Weeks
Domain 6:
Security Assessment, Testing and Audit
- 2 Weeks
Domain 7:
Security Operations
- 3 Weeks
Domain 8:
Software Development Security
– 3 Weeks
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A structured plan for 100 Days, including the Revision Days. You get inbuilt Videos, Smart Notes, Core Concepts and High Quality CISSP Practice Questions inbuilt in the Plan
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What Resources to refer for CISSP Self Study
Referring the Right Resources for CISSP is utmost import for success. There are very few books available in the industry for CISSP. Some of them are:
Book | Pros | Cons |
(ISC)2 Official Common Body of Knowledge 6th Edition | Holistic and most recommended | The language is a bit tough to understand |
Sybex CISSP study guide 10th Edition | Simple and easy to understand | Not very exam focused. |
Destination Certification 2nd Edition | Exam Focused and simple to understand | Skips some of the topics to make it simple for students. |
Please note, the intent is not to criticize any book, and the cons are my individual thought about the books. The best approach will be to read all the sources so as to cover all the topics to prevent any surprises in the exam.
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Daily Schedule for CISSP Self Study
You must integrate the daily study schedule in your daily routine with sessions of 1-2 hours, with longer sessions on weekends. Additionally, you should allocate revision time to ensure you don’t forget the completed domains. Ensure to make effective notes with the respective keywords and core concepts. Do not make your notes look like another book, just keep them short and crisp in a table format focusing only on specific keywords which can help you relate the concepts. The CISSP Success Toolkit includes dedicated revision days and is designed for professionals to pass CISSP with only dedicating 2 hours per day in watching the videos, reading Smart Study Notes, Attending to CISSP Core Concept (True/False questions) and Attending Multiple Choice Questions.
Join a CISSP Study Group
You can join study groups or forums to discuss concepts and clarify doubts. This will not only help you gain different perspective but will also keep you motivated. We at Cybernous Also have our own CISSP Study Group, which you can join on enrolment. The group also includes our CISSP Certified Students who are willing to share their experience and guidance to aspiring candidates since as per (ISC)2 Code of Ethics, you need to advance and protect the profession.
Take Practice Exams
Practice has a vital role in CISSP success. You must assess your readiness with practice exams. It can further help you adjust your study focus based on results. You can refer to quality practice mock test from Udemy from authors like Manoj Sharma and Gwen Bettwy Mock test on Udemy. Additionally, the CISSP Success Toolkit also has 1200+ high Quality Questions which can you practice daily along with dedicated domain-wise and mixed mock tests.
How to Answer Tricky CISSP Questions
Focusing on your weak areas is crucial for CISSP exam preparation. It can help you identify and address specific knowledge gaps. This way, you can allocate more study time to topics where you struggle. While attending the CISSP Questions you should give special attention to Wrong questions and try to analyze your answering pattern based on the below framework. This is what we call as the CISSP Answer Evaluation framework which we adopt for our students in CISSP Success Toolkit while going though live exam practice sessions on the weekend. The evaluation framework will help you analyze your behavior pattern while answering the CISSP Questions. All Wrong questions should be evaluated based on the below Framework.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Have I done a mistake in comprehending the Question right? | Have I done mistake in picking up the right Keywords? | Did I pick up the Core-Concept right? | If the question included alternate keywords, Did I pick it up well? | Was I able to successfully compare the question based on keywords like BEST, MOST, LEAST, PRIMARY? |
This targeted approach ensures that you identify your answering patterns, which you can mitigate once identified. Furthermore, this framework can enhance your learning and ability to apply concepts effectively.
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Think like a Manager for Your CISSP Exam (Part-1)
Think like a Manager for your CISSP Exam (Part-2)
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If you have 5 years of cybersecurity experience or making a transition into core security, CISSP is considered as the gold certification. CISSP Certification help you establish your authority as a subject matter expert through Global Recognition. The reason for this is that the CISSP Certification is recognized worldwide which proves to be an asset for career advancement in any part of the world. Many employers prioritize CISSP-certified experts for senior security positions. CISSP certification can lead to better job opportunities and thus higher salaries. Once you join the (ISC)2 community, you get access to a wide network of professionals and resources through (ISC)².