1)
I've got my exam next week, and I've self studied for around 6 months. The
last 4 months I've studied more intensively.
I've used;
"The official ISC2 study guide" - Very detailed and straight to the point. I
bought this because I figured the CBK would be covered accurately given it`s
backed by ISC2.
"Shon Harris all in 1 CISSP" - Again, a very good book which is very easy to
read. I'd recommend this in addition to the ISC2 book. These are both the
primary source of info.
"CISSP for dummies" - This is a very useful book, it briefly covers the
topics and gives instant answers (1 paragraph answers) on subjects. Very
good if you've got 30mins and you want to quickly refresh on a domain. It by
no means goes into sufficient detail to study the CBK in depth.
CCCure - I've done endless sample tests, if I've 5 mins spare at work/home
I'll do a quick test.
CCNA Study books - I used these for some confirmation/refreshing on
networks/telecoms, I had these from when I did my CCNA
All the way I've been making notes in a pad, which I use for revision later.
All the subjects/questions I've got wrong, I make notes. Notes in a manner
which I can remember, e.g. things like TCSEC/ITSEC. I'll be using this as
the primary revision material in the days proceeding the exam, obviously
with a book or two for reference.
I've got 3 books for the CISSP, one tends to be at work, one next to my bed
and one in the house. I read it when I travel to work, sometimes on my lunch
hour, whenever I get 30mins at home and usually 30mins-1hour before I goto
bed. This is pretty much everyday, I sometimes set aside an hour or two at
the weekend too, if I get permission from the lady. My main background is in
networks/telecoms and application/database development (which has utilising
Cryptography in many forms). I tended not to focus on these areas,
Law/Ethics, Models and BCP were the areas I focused on.
2)
This is a very hard question to answer, I don`t know its possible to answer
this - the answer depends on too many variables (position, industry, role,
country).
I`ve read a few articles on the web on how the CISSP affected an
individual`s salary (expressed as a %). The best way to get an indicator is
to search a job site for CISSP, and try and match a job to your skills and
experience. Find a few jobs and take an average. Even still - this may not
be a realworld figure. My primary reason for persuing the CISSP is knowledge
and recognition, I like to learn. Although more money would be nice ;)
-----Original Message-----
From: nilesh thakore [mailto:nilesh_thakore@yahoo.com]
Sent: 10 November 2004 18:19
To: CISSP-Discuss@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CISSP-D] New to this group - Two questions
Hi friends:
New to group - Two question to start CISSP Group
1. How to prepare CISSP Course? -- Self study, As I dont have enough money
for official course.
2. What is current market Value as a CISSP Prof.?
Please Reply.......
Regards
Nilesh Thakore
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