Executive Summary:
| The CISSP is a six-hour, 250-question exam that requires careful preparation and the proper tools. I found two books and one boot camp as well as additional Web resources that helped me. Plus I used tried-and-true test preparation strategies, from setting up a regular study program to visiting the testing room the day before the exam. Studying for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam is a journey I recommend to all security professionals. |
This month's Toolbox dives into the tools that can help you prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam, the highly regarded certification program for security professionals. Other competing certifications have sprung up over the past few years, but search a job board such as Monster using the keyword CISSP, and you’ll see the value prospective employers place on the CISSP certification. The governing body, Information Systems Security Certification Consortium—(ISC) ²—strictly controls the administration and integrity of the exam, and the six-hour, 250-question exam is tough. Recently, I went through the process of qualifying and preparing for the CISSP exam, and I discovered some tips and tools that might help you. . . .
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