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Exam completed, I am free now :)
Hello friends, I have passed my CISSP exam on October 31st. I was doing intensive preparation during July – October. I made schedule and appointed time at each day. Obviously that I was not following all days due to family/job/personal circumstances, but in 90% it was possible to follow. I have 10 years dedicated experience in industrial cyber security and most of the technical domains was less or more easier for me, but Risk Management, Information Security Governance, Software development and especially CISSP mindset was really “terra incognito” for me. I did not acquire any bootcamps or in class trainings. I was using below resources in the following sequence: 1. Kelly Handerhan videos dated by 2017 2. ICS2 2021 book (reading respective chapter after completion watching video from step#1) 3. Doing Learnzapp test (Do not take Learnzapp questions as the real or similar to the CISSP exam, it is not true. The questions good to learn ICS2 book only) 4. Watching videos on the @PrabhNair1 and Andrew Ramdayal channel 5. Reading success stories in Skool CISSP Study Group (thanks to all folks in Skool community and to @M B for your time to answer on my questions) The exam was really not easy (before I was passed GICSP and CISM exams). I had the following challenges: 1. Domain#8 Software Development questions (I had a lot in my exam) 2. Could security questions 3. Language barrier – some questions I really was not able to understand due to specific English write up, despite I am living and working in English speaking environment. 4. Time, time, time. I have completed 150 questions in 171 min. I used only 2 minute break during the exam. Sometimes I was giving myself only 10-15 seconds on the question, to accumulate time for more challenging questions. The below picture is my Learnzapp balance on the last day of the exam. The progress bar was very subjective for me, but it was helping to track weakness and strength in the domains. As well it was good to quickly learn particular information by reviewing the test results (I suggest to review both - wrongly and correctly answered questions), it directs in dedicated ICS2 book chapter where you can read enhanced information.
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New comment 14d ago
Exam completed, I am free now :)
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Huge congratulations @Dmitriy Kovbasko, enjoy your success!
Introducing myself
Hi everyone. My name is Marcos Menezes from Brazil. I have 49 years old. Work in IT Infrastructure from almost 30 years. Trying to give another direction on my career. Trying to figure out the correct roadmap to become Security Professional. I am readind this book: https://www.amazon.com.br/gp/product/B0D57LP9BT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_351_o00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Any help is welcome. Regards https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcos-vinicius-fraga-menezes-b79aa7123/
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Welcome @Marcos Menezes !
Passed the exam today
Booking a date for the exam and then counting down the days, was really difficult for me to do. So, after the last group session on Thursday, I thought this would be a good time for me to test my knowledge. So yesterday I booked the exam for this afternoon and by the grace of the GOD and knowledge shared by everyone in this group and prayers of my family, I was able to successfully get through this exam. The journey was really challenging but I would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your support. Special shoutout to @Josh Botz @Vincent Primiani @Clifford Jenkins @S M @M B @Sara M@Asad Anwer @Deepu Thomas
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Congratulations @Roshan Laloo !! I'm really happy for you, you deserved to pass! 💪🥳
Struggling to register for the exam
I am struggling with booking for the exam. I have been preparing for three months (second time) There is a fear that I will lose the money and nothing is going to come out of it. Last two weeks have been stressful. How do ones overcome this fear?
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New comment 25d ago
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If the first attempt was made less than one year ago, it won't be possible I think 🙂
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Hello @Binoy Chacko, well I believe everyone has this fear to fail, my experience is, that's a risk I had to accept, first before booking the exam, and then, during the exam ( I clearly had to let go of control and stop trying to absolutely find the perfect answer to each question after the first 30 questions I think. After that I had to just believe in myself and the hard work done to prepare the exam, because I had absolutely zero clue about where I was going with some answers). So my advice: get familiar with this fear and accept it, believe in yourself, try the best you can. And as mentioned by @Deepu Thomas, practice test results are a really good indicator of your readiness. If your results are irregular, a bit too low, or if you feel like working with the guidance of an instructor would help with knowledge and confidence, you can check the bootcamp post.
Finally Testing
Okay, I've set up my CISSP exam for November 5th. Wish me luck, say some prayers for me, I'm going to pass this and then go on to Security+ and CCNA.
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New comment 28d ago
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Good luck and bon courage for the remaining weeks of studying!
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