The CISSP is known as the gold standard in cybersecurity certifications, but for many professionals, the path to earning it feels overwhelming. With eight dense domains, hundreds of concepts, and a six-hour exam, where do you even start? The answer is simpler than you think. You don’t need a stack of textbooks or a background in cryptography to pass. What you need is a system—a clear, repeatable process that focuses on understanding, not memorizing. That’s where the Simplest Formula comes in: Read → Review → Practice → Repeat. Stay consistent, focus on understanding concepts over memorization, and take breaks when needed. You got this!

Hello Team, I’m thrilled to share that I have successfully passed the CISSP! This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the collective effort and inspiring discussions we shared throughout our study journey in this group. Reflecting on my preparation, I found a few resources particularly valuable that I’d like to recommend: - Thoroughly reviewing official documents and guides helped build a solid foundation. *Cissp Study Guide 3rd Edition (Eric Conrad- Seth Misenar- Joshua Feldman). * ISC2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide & Practice Tests Bundle (Sybex Study Guide) *11th Hour CISSP study Guide *Certified Information Systems security Professional (CISSP) Exam guide ( Ted Jordan, Ric Daza and Hinne Hettema) * https://study.pocketprep.com/study @90%, very helpful. *CISSP-Prep (Honestly, it was not helpful, and the style of questions can easily discourage your efforts) *Andrew 50 CISSP questions :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbVY0Cg8Ntw * Luke's 25 CISSP Practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHbdNMRLafA - Watched Pete Zerger: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideCloudAndSecurity - Went through all Coffee shot per domain video of Prah (Vey important and very close to exam style question) - Fully engaged and attended study sessions - Utilizing test bank resources was instrumental in familiarizing myself with the exam format and question styles. - Leveraging research engines like Perplexity proved incredibly helpful for clarifying complex concepts quickly and efficiently. Example: Please provide me with 15 CISSP-style MCQ to help you master the differences between the following protocols: SAML,OAuth,OIDC

I passed the CISSP this Monday! I relied on several resources that have been highly recommended by many in the community. Here’s a list of what I used: - LearnZapp - ISC2 Official Exam Prep App - Cert Mike - CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional 2024 - CISSP Certification Prep - Pete Zerger CISSP Exam Cram 2024 - CISSP Prep Coffee Shots - 50 CISSP Practice Questions. Master the CISSP Mindset - How to PASS exam Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP in 12 hours Additionally, I utilized the following books as well: - The Official ISC2 CISSP CBK Reference - Official ISC2 CISSP Study Guide - Official CISSP Practice Tests, 4th Edition - CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition - Destination CISSP However, none of these courses, bootcamps, or videos directly covered the content that I saw in the examination. The CBK/OSG and LearnZapp were much more helpful. The most beneficial tool for me was using something like ChatGPT to understand concepts better and analyze questions. It really helped me understand why certain answers were better than others. Wishing all my fellow CISSP aspirants the best of luck on your journey! You’ve all got this!

I read the Destination Certification line by line first time, Second time I focused on all the lines I bookmarked while reading the first time, and also concentrated on the Highlight points in the book. Watched Dest cert mind map videos countless times, watched the Pete Zerg videos Full course, Cram and exam prep, Mike Chappelle videos, Cv Simpson videos, Cyber platter videos on YT, Tom Olzak, Think like a Manager, 2 CISSP live Boot camps. LearnzApp ( Good for testing knowledge ) Priya DW - (Udemy CISSP practice exam for exam difficulty) Pocket Prep ( Just for test of Knowledge ) OSG Wiley practice ( for Lengthy exam hours + Knowledge ) Dest Cert App ( Glossary prep exams ) Official OSG Book ( Read that but too cumbersome ) Strong emphasis on learning how to comprehend Context of questions in the exam Studied from Mid December to April, I was so close the first time in January. So yes that’s a summary of my Journey !

I successfully passed the CISSP exam yesterday, and I'd like to express my sincere thanks to everyone on this forum for their insightful contributions. My study journey, - I began my preparation in mid-January 2025, dedicating 4-5 hours daily to studying.  - My resources included the Official Study Guide and Practice Tests (using the online version for exam familiarity),  - Mike Chapple's CISSP course on LinkedIn Learning, and - LearnZapp (which I found to contain similar questions to the official materials).  - Notably, *MS Copilot* was a game-changer, allowing me to break down complex concepts into layman's terms and effectively distinguish between similar topics.   I wish all future test-takers the very best!"