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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 8h ago
Exam completed, I am free now :)
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Congrats @Dmitriy Kovbasko!!!
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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New comment 7d ago
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Welcome @Marcos Menezes
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The amazon product (book) link you provided is the study guide for the CISSP that most of us are using for the CISSP exam preparation. You stated that you are "Trying to figure out the correct roadmap to become Security Professional." The book will certainly help. Another thing to consider is what area/discipline in security that you would like to pursue. I am a DBA/Middleware Engineer turned VM Engineer. The link below gives some common examples of roles Security Professionals can assume. https://shellsharks.com/cybersecurity-role-map Hope this helps! I'm sure others will chime in when they can. Good luck!
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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New comment 7d ago
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Congratulations @Roshan Laloo
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 14d ago
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@David Kellett : If you don't mind my asking, why are you taking Security+ after your CISSP?
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If it has anything to do with DOD 8570 (https://public.cyber.mil/wid/dod8140/dod-approved-8570-baseline-certifications/), then please note that CISSP is considered a higher level IAT and IAM certification. Per the DOD's documentation on the page for that link, it states "Higher level IAT and IAM certifications satisfy lower level requirements".
Investigation
An organization is undergoing an investigation controlled by a third party that doesn't have the goal of proving wrongdoing. Which of the following does this BEST describe?
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New comment 10d ago
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voted for regulatory because of the 3rd party keyword. Furthermore, if they are not interested in proving wrongdoing, then it is not a stringent/strict investigation which excludes criminal. It cannot be administrative because a 3rd party wouldn't be needed for that. So we are left with either Regulatory or Civil. Civil would imply a dispute between 2 parties while Regulatory investigation as I understand it are only interested in assessing that standards are upheld. What's the answer? 😄
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