@Annette Corona , @Claudie Aldridge , @Kellee Wamble and others. What: As discussed earlier today, I am looking for participants interested in meeting daily for more study sessions. Why: I am a kinesthetic learner - my study time is more effective if I am actively involved. As such, I gain more from hearing others add their experiences or understanding to what I am reading or learning, brainstorming/talking through what isn't quite clear, etc. So if you have the time and are willing, please please please indicate your interest.

In the course of recording a recent podcast, the film Zombieland came up, in particular The Rules the movie uses for comedic effect on how to effectively combat the undead enemies. CISSP is almost exactly like a zombie from the movie: overwhelming, seemingly impenetrable, and relentless. The Zombieland Rules can guide you with CISSP also, though. It's not an impossible exam. It has weaknesses. Armor yourself with The CISSP Rules. #1: Cardio - Exercise of course always helps, but also the bigger theme: prepare. Learn the fundamentals of security. This is not an entry-level exam. #2: Double Tap - Use the Peace of Mind protection when you schedule (if available) to get a second attempt for a discount. Then your first try is just a really, really realistic practice exam (that you may pass!) and you can relax a bit. #3: Beware of Bathrooms - Use breaks during the test judiciously. A break can reset your mind, but also can eat available time. #4: Seatbelts - Strap on all the knowledge available, and there's a ton of resources, both free and paid. Vary your sources for study materials. It's a lot to digest, and different resources highlight different topics in different ways. #5: No Attachments - You will take the exam with nothing other than your brain. No phones, no car keys, no personal items. #14: Always Carry a Change of Underwear - Don't soil yourself during the exam. #16: Opportunity Knocks - If you see easy question, take the win! #17: Don't be a Hero - If you see hard questions that you cannot possibly answer, don't waste time. Answer and move on. You do not need a perfect score, just a passing score. #17: Be a Hero - Budget your time in all aspects: Study time leading up to the exam, as well as available time during the exam. #18: Limber Up - Practice questions are your friend. Remember that explanations are 50% of the value of practice questions. #19: Break It Up - How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Don't overdo it, just keep pace.

Hey everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to take a moment to talk about the future of our community. First off, know that you will always be a free lifetime member, and I want to express how much I appreciate each and every one of you. We've come a long way together in a short time, and your participation and enthusiasm have been incredible. I've worked really hard to get things to this point, and I want to put more of my time and effort into making our community even better. To do this, the reality is I need to consider ways we will ensure growth and provide more value. Again, if you are reading this you will always be a free lifetime member. However, I’m considering, in the future, adding a membership fee for *new* users to help offset the costs of the platform and allow me to put more time into building this into the best possible resource for anyone pursuing the CISSP. 50 cents a day ($15/month), is my initial thought. We'd offer: - 2 weekly study groups - An overview of all 8 domains (this would be totally finished and formatted like Domain 1 is now before any change) - Bi-monthly expert Q&A sessions - Practice questions - Access to one another - Cheatsheets, mindmaps, etc., in the classroom I believe these features provide substantial value, but I want your honest opinion - if you were joining for the first time what else would you need to see added to make the membership worth it? Personalized study plans? More Q&As? Full coursework for all domains? Practice exams? Career advice sessions? Really anything you'd like to see - I can find a way to make it work if there were some revenue. Your feedback is invaluable as I aim to make this community the best possible resource for everyone working towards their CISSP. Thank you for your support and input! And remember, a rising tide lifts all boats 👍 Best, Vinny

I am glad to join this study group. I'm preparing to take the CISSP exam in a month, and being part of a group like this will provide all of us with resources and support. More importantly, this group can hold us accountable to study diligently. About Me I've been delivering IT projects for over a decade. Interestingly, I've always outsourced the networking aspects of my projects. Looking at the CISSP domains of Communication & Network Security, I realise that if I were to take the exam today, I would fail this domain miserably 😂. So, I'm intentionally focusing on studying the domains I didn't have much interest in before. I will try to engage as much as I can in the various posts and discussions, Once again, thank you for approving me to join.

Another CISSP review resource document - a bit old, but the links on page 100-101 are pretty interesting.