Description

Preparing for the CISSP Certification Exam? Then this course is for you. In this course, you will learn more effective CISSP study techniques, exam hacks, formats, and strategies, as well as how to correctly respond to exam questions.

*** Updated for the 2021 CISSP curriculum and the 2022 exam changes *** Getting your CISSP certification now is a very smart career move as the CISSP certification is the gold standard for IT security certifications and there are more job openings for CISSPs in the US (116,000) than there are CISSP-certified individuals (92,000). In this course, first, you will learn where and how to start on your CISSP journey. Then we will provide an overview of the eight CISSP domains. In the next section, we will discuss the different study materials, learn how to deconstruct questions, and discuss some tips and tricks on how to study smarter for your CISSP certification. Then in the last section, we will discuss what to expect on the exam day, the CISSP exam format, the types of exam questions you will see, and CISSP exam approaches. Then talk about what you need to do when you pass the CISSP exam. We will also discuss what to do if you fail the CISSP exam. By the end of this course, you will be well prepared for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification Exam. All the resources for this course are available at: https://github.com/PacktPublishing/How-to-Study-for-CISSP-Certification---Tips-Materials-and-Approach

What You Will Learn

How to find that valuable time to study
Where to start on your CISSP certification journey
How to study efficiently for the CISSP certification
How to use logic on CISSP practice and exam questions
What to do when you pass or fail the exam and how to get free CPEs
Why you should get your CISSP certification and what it can give you

Audience

This course is useful for anyone wanting to learn more about the CISSP certification; anyone wanting tips, tricks, study approaches, and general CISSP information; and anyone wanting to improve their IT security and cyber security knowledge.

Approach

This course is designed for anyone looking to learn more about CISSP. The course focuses on both CISSP-related exam tips as well as how to self-discipline in order to achieve the certification.

Key Features

Prepare for the 2021 version of the CISSP Certification Exam (the next CISSP update is in 2024) * Discuss the CISSP exam itself, the format, and exam approaches * Tips and tricks on how to study smarter for your CISSP certification

Github Repo

https://github.com/PacktPublishing/How-to-Study-for-CISSP-Certification---Tips-Materials-and-Approach

About the Author

Thor Pedersen

Thor Pedersen teaches IT, cybersecurity, and project management, both online and in-person, through his training company-Thor Teaches. His current certifications include CISSP, PMP, CISM, CDPSE, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CCNP R/S, CCNP Enterprise, CCNA R/S, CCNA-Security, CCENT, and 4011 Certified Recognition.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to CISSP Essentials

This section will give you a brief introduction to CISSP.

1. Introduction to What This Course Is and Is Not

In this video, the author elaborates what the course is all about and what all topics are covered in the upcoming sections.

2. Reasons Why the CISSP Certification Is the Answer and the Eight Domains It Contains

This section will answer your whys and hows regarding CISSP certification.

1. Why Should You Want to Get the CISSP Certification?

In this video, we will understand why you should get the CISSP certification.

2. The Eight CISSP Domains

In this video, we will cover an overview of the eight CISSP domains.

3. The Study Process, Material, Tips, Tricks, and Practice Tests

In this section, we will go through the study process, know where to find the study material, and cover some important tips and tricks.

1. The Four Things You Need to Pass Your CISSP Certification

In this video, we will discuss some important things that will help you pass your CISSP certification.

2. How to Find Your Study Materials- Videos and Books

In this video, we will see how to find the videos and books for your exam preparation

3. How to Find Your Study Materials- Free Resources

In this video, we will see how to find the free resources for your exam preparation

4. How to Find Your Study Materials- Practice Questions

In this video, we will see how to find the practice questions for your exam preparation

5. What I Would Get If I Were Studying for the CISSP

In this video, the author will be sharing his own recommendations for a low budget and a high budget set of study materials that he would buy for preparation.

6. How to Build Your Study Plan

In this video, we are going to talk about study plans, how to get them, how to tailor them to your specific needs, and how to use them in your studying.

7. How to Use Practice Questions, Deconstruct Them, and Time Management- Part 1

In this video, we are going to talk about how you should approach practice questions, which really is how you will succeed on the exam.

8. How to Use Practice Questions, Deconstruct Them, and Time Management- Part 2

In this video, we are going to talk about how to approach the actual questions.

9. How to Design Your Career and Certification Path

In this video, we are going to talk about picking your career path and the certifications that complement the career path.

10. How to Reach Your Goals; in This Case, Passing the CISSP Exam!

This video is not specific to the CISSP certification but will show you ways where you can be more effective and more efficient in reaching your goals sooner.

4. The Exam Itself and What Happens After; How You Keep Your Certification Active!

In this section, we will talk about the CISSP exam format, the types of exam questions you will see, and CISSP exam approaches, what you need to do when you pass the CISSP exam, and what to do if you fail the CISSP exam.

1. The CISSP Exam Itself, How to Mentally and Physically Prepare for It

In this video, we will discuss about the exam day and, how to prepare for it mentally and physically.

2. The CISSP CAT (Computerized Adaptive Testing) Exam

In this video, we are going to look at the CISSP CAT exam.

3. Life after Passing the CISSP Certification and Being Endorsed

In this video, we will discuss some of the questions that you might have about what to do once you pass your exam and how to maintain you certification.

4. I Failed, Now What Should I Do?

Understand that failing an exam is not the end. It's just a little bump on the road and you are going to pass this. You can do it.

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