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CISSP (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide
CISSP Study Guide - fully updated for the 2015 CISSP Body of Knowledge CISSP (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide, 7th Edition has been completely updated for the latest 2015 CISSP Body of Knowledge. This bestselling Sybex study guide covers 100% of all exam objectives. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to expert content, real-world examples, advice on passing each section of the exam, access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, and much more. Reinforce what you've learned with key topic exam essentials and chapter review questions.
Along with the book, you also get access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment that
Four unique 250 question practice exams to help you identify where you need to study more. Get more than 90 percent of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam. More than 650 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce your learning and give you last-minute test prep before the exam A searchable glossary in PDF to give you instant access to the key terms you need to know for the exam Coverage of all of the exam topics in the book means you'll be ready
Security and Risk Management Asset Security Security Engineering Communication and Network Security Identity and Access Management Security Assessment and Testing Security Operations Software Development Security
Along with the book, you also get access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment that
Four unique 250 question practice exams to help you identify where you need to study more. Get more than 90 percent of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam. More than 650 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce your learning and give you last-minute test prep before the exam A searchable glossary in PDF to give you instant access to the key terms you need to know for the exam Coverage of all of the exam topics in the book means you'll be ready
Security and Risk Management Asset Security Security Engineering Communication and Network Security Identity and Access Management Security Assessment and Testing Security Operations Software Development Security
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First published September 11, 2015
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August 30, 2018
I just passed the CISSP yesterday. I bought this book to supplement my other text book and it was somewhat useful. It was handy to have another book for additional practice questions and different approaches to explaining topics. I did not like that the book was softcover (it made it much more difficult to keep open) and I found the index of the book to be very incomplete. The chapter summaries were much less comprehensive and the prep question answers were at the end of the book (I hate flipping back and forth with HUGE books).
The book is broken up into 21 chapters for 8 domains; they did explain this at the front of the book but I preferred the All-In-One book's organization better. This book explained ports and protocols better in my opinion. Unlike the All-In-One you access your practice test questions online which was much easier.
I would recommend this as a SECOND test review book if you have the budget and/or need more practice questions.
The book is broken up into 21 chapters for 8 domains; they did explain this at the front of the book but I preferred the All-In-One book's organization better. This book explained ports and protocols better in my opinion. Unlike the All-In-One you access your practice test questions online which was much easier.
I would recommend this as a SECOND test review book if you have the budget and/or need more practice questions.
October 23, 2017
UGH what a textbook. The CISSP exam is a soup-to-nuts memorization contest against all of the acronyms and other knowledge required to be an information security professional. So, the book is HUGE because it needs to be. Definitely buy this one as an ebook if you plan on taking the exam.
Compared to other textbooks, this one is pretty awful. Multiple related terms to the one being defined as always listed mid-sentence. There are almost NO illustrations or diagrams. Sometimes there are lists. Occasionally Stewart provides a good mnemonic like All Presidents Since Truman Never Did Pot for the OSI model, but most of the text is raw, unformatted paragraphs. No color ever. Dry as can be expected, especially in the hash algorithms section, but very few visual aids to memory and a horror to annotate if you made the mistake of renting a copy. I know, they cannot afford more trees to provide adequate white space or margins because it's ALREADY pushing 1000 pages, but they could certainly re-write it for easier reading and clarity.
The tests that accompany that book are thankfully free with registration. (No access code needed.) They are the same review questions as the ones that conclude each chapter, but sometimes it's better to take them online. I didn't get into the bonus tests, but those are nice to have too.
Compared to other textbooks, this one is pretty awful. Multiple related terms to the one being defined as always listed mid-sentence. There are almost NO illustrations or diagrams. Sometimes there are lists. Occasionally Stewart provides a good mnemonic like All Presidents Since Truman Never Did Pot for the OSI model, but most of the text is raw, unformatted paragraphs. No color ever. Dry as can be expected, especially in the hash algorithms section, but very few visual aids to memory and a horror to annotate if you made the mistake of renting a copy. I know, they cannot afford more trees to provide adequate white space or margins because it's ALREADY pushing 1000 pages, but they could certainly re-write it for easier reading and clarity.
The tests that accompany that book are thankfully free with registration. (No access code needed.) They are the same review questions as the ones that conclude each chapter, but sometimes it's better to take them online. I didn't get into the bonus tests, but those are nice to have too.
February 24, 2024
The real exam questions don't look that much to the ones in the book (that's why I don't give 5 starts), but the rationale behind how to choose the right answer is close enough and helps you to get used to the way of thinking of the certification. It is also a good way to review the extensive set of subjects and assess your knowledge in a more interactive way.
I got to pass CISSP by using this book and thanks to it I extended my understanding of cybersecurity, so it deserves 4 stars more than enough.
I got to pass CISSP by using this book and thanks to it I extended my understanding of cybersecurity, so it deserves 4 stars more than enough.
July 3, 2019
As a textbook, don't expect any exciting content - it's all pretty dry. However, everything needed for the CISSP exam is in here in a relatively concise (still over 1000 pages!) form. The only annoyance is the repetition between chapters, probably due to the way in which the three authors distributed their jobs and how they chopped up the eight knowledge domains.
The proof is in eating the pudding, though, meaning actually writing the exam. To be continued in a few weeks' time!
The proof is in eating the pudding, though, meaning actually writing the exam. To be continued in a few weeks' time!
September 11, 2018
Excellent overview of information security
This book requires some background information or additional research; some chapters more than others. This book should be required reading for many management level positions and all IT positions.
This book requires some background information or additional research; some chapters more than others. This book should be required reading for many management level positions and all IT positions.
February 6, 2020
A very informative book for CISSP Exam candidates. I recommend taking notes because there are lots of details in each chapter. I have scheduled the CISSP exam and would let you know if the book was really helpful for passing the exam or not.
July 25, 2021
The old version of CISSP book, it was very good but the content now is outdate. Anyway, the amount of information provided by this book is an essential to any leader or professional working on any filed of cybersecurity.
May 17, 2017
Informative, heavy and well worth it. I passed this weekend!
May 23, 2017
Gave me all the information I needed for the exam.
October 23, 2017
An excellent guide to a grueling exam that I never, ever want to have to read again.
July 26, 2019
Incredibly dense, but certainly helped me pass the exam.
November 20, 2019
Clear and easy to read. Repetition occurs naturally in the book to bring many of the most common concepts and how they relate to different disciplines/domains.
January 9, 2020
Hopefully, I will pass the exam after going through this book...
July 12, 2020
A lot of fluff that makes the book too intimidating to read. Nonetheless, read it from cover to cover. I feel that the book should have been condensed with just the vitals.
December 3, 2020
I passed the exam on the first try.
June 7, 2021
Typical wordy, low quality garbage esp. if you know the concepts already.
one extra star due to the organization of topics in a structured way.
one extra star due to the organization of topics in a structured way.
September 3, 2024
Worst experience of my life. Part of what made me decide I hate the IT career field and change my major to healthcare.
March 8, 2017
CISSP
Wonderful book for preparation to CISSP certification. Summary and exam essentials helps with a quick recap of particular chapter.
A must read for anyone preparing for the exam.
Wonderful book for preparation to CISSP certification. Summary and exam essentials helps with a quick recap of particular chapter.
A must read for anyone preparing for the exam.
January 31, 2016
Ready to take my test
A after I passed the cusp ill write a new review on the books accuracy. I'm not able to measure its effectiveness
A after I passed the cusp ill write a new review on the books accuracy. I'm not able to measure its effectiveness
October 26, 2016
Well presented, lots of information covered effectively.
November 4, 2020
I suppose as good as an official study guide could be...
July 28, 2016
The official study guide to the new CISSP exam. Useful online resources including a test bank.
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September 5, 2018Very good review for the exam.
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