How to Pass The CISSP Exam the first time. 

Im sitting next month for CISSP. Im in IT for 26 years now and have gone from a Help Desk to systems tech to Sysadmin to Senior Sysadmin to Software procurement and now ITSEC Senior Analyst. Ive decided much like you have to either go back to school and complete my degree or get the CISSP which is what I have chosen. My method of studying is much like yours was. I read the CBK, watch the corresponding video and then back it up with testing and writing. At this point in my career its more about filling in the gaps of my knowledge. I go though 3 domains and then back track 2 to review. So after Domain 3 I go back to one and skim read. Then after 6 go back to 2. I use a phone app (Pocket Prep) while waiting for a haircut or dr appt. Since I dont have an IT degree Ive always had a feeling of imposter syndrome and hope that by gaining this cert that I will have at least to my self quelled that feeling.

Hi Jim, Do you think reading 11th hour in itself is sufficient. I like the this book alot better. I am planning to supplement it with Kelly Handerhan's vidoes and Sari Green's course on Safari books online?

Hi Jim, Just stumbled upon your channel while looking for recommendations for the best book for CISSP. I must say - to have such a huge passion for IT and learning new stuff in particular, after so many years in the industry - is pure inspiration!! I personally know a few people who read a single book once or maybe twice and passed the exam, but you did some serious learning here! You literally read about 10K worth of pages to pass this exam!! That is some serious dedication there!! Really inspiring! Thanx!

If I could go back and do the study over, I would suggest this: Net+, Sec+, take a course on IT security policy (BCP/DR etc.), then study for the CISSP. At a minimum, will need 7-8 CISSP study sources (combination of books, videos, classes) and 2-3 sources of practice exams. 50% is studying material, and the other 50% is practicing and studying the questions. Chapple also says you need 5 years of cybersecurity work experience, but this is not true. He even gives examples of how a network engineer wouldn't qualify but a cybersecurity engineer would, so ask for a title change from your employer. Now, think about this for a minute. Do you really think it's about the title? Just go ask for a title change? Nah, man. As of today, nowhere in the ISC2's website do you see wording that you must have 5 years of cybersecurity work experience. It says, however, you must have work experience that covers 2 of the domains. Meaning, my experience as a network project manager counts (domains 4, 2, and 1). My experience as a finance manager counts (domain 1). And my experience in the Air Force as a personnel/HR counts (domains 5, 2). That's right. I called ISC2's member services and verified this. She said Mr. Chapple is incorrect. She even advised me that she would note my account to reflect what she confirmed on my member account (probably for audit purposes).

Your dedication to your studies just hit me like a blow to the stomach. I've been working in the IT field for 10+ years and have actively been studying the sybex book you showed. I've felt like juggling work and study has been overwhelming over the last few months. Then, I see this video and I feel like I've studied next to nothing and I'm genuinely panicking. Do you feel like you "over-studied"? I know that when you pass the CISSP, they don't give you a score; they only give you a score if you fail. I have a plan to take the exam before I exit the military in April 2017; I feel like I don't have the hours in the day to do what you did before testing.. Truly a great video. Your dedication to continuing education is inspirational.

Just dropping a note to say thank you for such an insightful video.

You inspire me !!! Cannot believe your quest for knowledge at your YOUNG age!!! Now, I have decided to follow your advice, tips to study for the exam. Thanks a bunch!! Tumbs up!!!

Hi, thanks for taking your time and shared this video. I'm planning to take the certification without 5 years experience of working in info security. But I take your advise and study over and over again. Many thanks again.

Thank you, sir! You are such an inspiration to me.

Awesome Video. Thank you.

Amazing and very inspiring video sir. Exactly what I needed. Thanks. God bless.

Thanks for Keepin' it Real. I enjoyed your down-to-earth review! Very Refereshing!

Sir-Thank you for the inputs and keep doing more👏👏👏

Appreciate you taking the time and sharing your route of study.

really very good video and have learn alot from this..Thanks

Excellent advice sir. Thank you.

Hi! I am confuse with the requirements, regards with the needing of endorsement from a CISSP. I plan to go for this certification.

Great video. I'm starting my CISSP studies now. I believe there are now 8 domains. Did you have 8 or 10 domains on your test?

You are an amazing man. Your insights are extremely useful.

Is there a reason that this was published on September 2017, but the video reads May 2015?

@cableSupply.com Sir, I'm planning to take CISSP exams in the near future. I have a few questions Can I ask you? 1. How to submit the past security experiences to the ISC2?? 2. What format it should be submitted? 3. The submission of the experience documents is after the exam (passing) or before it? Lastly, I want to thank you for such a great insight for the CISSP!!

Many thanks for your insights Sir...

Jim I always enjoy the videos but just want to ask was this recorded in 2015 like it says in the upper corner of the frame? By the way I am working on this cert now my self. The breadth of information is daunting but worth the work I hope.

How does it compare with ISACA's certifications?

sincere greetings from Slovakia .. i am really glad about presentation the way how to successfully pass this exam. most of problems, especially for young people, is getting rid of efforts that must be invested into any study and in any case..we have amazing technologies (internet, social nets etc.) within hand reach but we forget/dont want to read real books what exponentially improve our critical minding...for that reason i am happy to say that the only option we have in order to be real IT sec magician or step that must be taken is to sit and read...great vid...i was enjoying that...

People should watch your video first before deciding to sit for any exam. It requires a dedication to learn the content and pass the exam. Passed my CISSP this past Monday.