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Eleventh Hour CISSP®: Study Guide
Eleventh Hour Study Guide, Third Edition provides readers with a study guide on the most current version of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam. This book is streamlined to include only core certification information, and is presented for ease of last-minute studying. Main objectives of the exam are covered concisely with key concepts highlighted.
The CISSP certification is the most prestigious, globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam for information security professionals. Over 100,000 professionals are certified worldwide, with many more joining their ranks. This new third edition is aligned to cover all of the material in the most current version of the exam’s Common Body of Knowledge. All domains are covered as completely and concisely as possible, giving users the best possible chance of acing the exam.
Completely updated for the most current version of the exam’s Common Body of Knowledge Provides the only guide you need for last-minute studying Answers the toughest questions and highlights core topics Streamlined for maximum efficiency of study, making it ideal for professionals updating their certification or for those taking the test for the first time
The CISSP certification is the most prestigious, globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam for information security professionals. Over 100,000 professionals are certified worldwide, with many more joining their ranks. This new third edition is aligned to cover all of the material in the most current version of the exam’s Common Body of Knowledge. All domains are covered as completely and concisely as possible, giving users the best possible chance of acing the exam.
Completely updated for the most current version of the exam’s Common Body of Knowledge Provides the only guide you need for last-minute studying Answers the toughest questions and highlights core topics Streamlined for maximum efficiency of study, making it ideal for professionals updating their certification or for those taking the test for the first time
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Published September 3, 2016
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February 25, 2021
7/10.
This book is too superficial to be a refresher for a competent practitioner while also being too superficial for a neophyte to grasp the concepts without quite a bit of disparate background information (from physical building security to software development to cryptography) that's generally learned by practice.
The target market seems to be either (1) security professionals who have not kept at all up-to-date or have been out of the field for years - though this book has definite signs of having been derived by light revision from something written circa 2005 - and are not yet CISSP-certified so need to learn the jargon, (2) people cramming for the CISSP, though if you can pass the exam on the basis of this book either CISSP accreditation has become so watered down as to mean little, or you could have passed it anyways, or (3) people sold this by the money-leeches at (ISC)2 to have the privilege of paying for CPE to pay to maintain accreditation.
Why such a high rating, you ask? Because I was able to knock out over a year of CPE credits in one night and I need to maintain accreditation which I've had longer than the cloud has existed.
I should write one of these.
For those in other situations, 2.5/5.
This book is too superficial to be a refresher for a competent practitioner while also being too superficial for a neophyte to grasp the concepts without quite a bit of disparate background information (from physical building security to software development to cryptography) that's generally learned by practice.
The target market seems to be either (1) security professionals who have not kept at all up-to-date or have been out of the field for years - though this book has definite signs of having been derived by light revision from something written circa 2005 - and are not yet CISSP-certified so need to learn the jargon, (2) people cramming for the CISSP, though if you can pass the exam on the basis of this book either CISSP accreditation has become so watered down as to mean little, or you could have passed it anyways, or (3) people sold this by the money-leeches at (ISC)2 to have the privilege of paying for CPE to pay to maintain accreditation.
Why such a high rating, you ask? Because I was able to knock out over a year of CPE credits in one night and I need to maintain accreditation which I've had longer than the cloud has existed.
I should write one of these.
For those in other situations, 2.5/5.
December 29, 2024
📘 LISTEN TO IF...
You're either starting on your CISSP Learning or you're close to the end of it. This Audible Book will provide a refresher on different topics. It does NOT cover any topic sufficiently for you to pass the exam. However, it serves well in giving you a refresher on some issues or provides a good, general overview of all the topics you need to get covered. It has not been updated in a while so some parts of it are outdated. However, the majority of the content is still relevant today.
🙅♂️ STAY AWAY IF...
You’re expecting comprehensive study material.
⏳ WHEN TO READ IN YOUR STUDIES
I passed the CISSP exam in October 2024 and found this book most helpful in the final month of prep. It’s best used as a supplement after you have all the content absorbed already.
💡 MY TAKEAWAY
Good "executive summary" type of content to add to your study plan. Do NOT rely solely on this book.
⭐ RATING: 3/5
Useful material. Nothing more, nothing less. Outdated sections at this point.
You're either starting on your CISSP Learning or you're close to the end of it. This Audible Book will provide a refresher on different topics. It does NOT cover any topic sufficiently for you to pass the exam. However, it serves well in giving you a refresher on some issues or provides a good, general overview of all the topics you need to get covered. It has not been updated in a while so some parts of it are outdated. However, the majority of the content is still relevant today.
🙅♂️ STAY AWAY IF...
You’re expecting comprehensive study material.
⏳ WHEN TO READ IN YOUR STUDIES
I passed the CISSP exam in October 2024 and found this book most helpful in the final month of prep. It’s best used as a supplement after you have all the content absorbed already.
💡 MY TAKEAWAY
Good "executive summary" type of content to add to your study plan. Do NOT rely solely on this book.
⭐ RATING: 3/5
Useful material. Nothing more, nothing less. Outdated sections at this point.
December 29, 2024
📘 READ IF...
If you're at the end of your CISSP Studies and want a general refresher before the exam. The book does NOT cover any topic sufficiently for you to pass the exam. It has not been updated in a while so some parts of it are outdated. If you read this at the beginning of your studies you will not be able to tell which parts are outdated. However, the majority of the content is still relevant today.
🙅♂️ STAY AWAY IF...
You’re expecting comprehensive study material.
⏳ WHEN TO READ IN YOUR STUDIES
I passed the CISSP exam in October 2024 and found this book most helpful in the final month of prep. It’s best used as a supplement after you have all the content absorbed already.
💡 MY TAKEAWAY
Good "executive summary" type of content to add to your study plan. Do NOT rely solely on this book.
⭐ RATING: 3/5
Useful material. Nothing more, nothing less. Outdated sections at this point (especially around data laws - for example, GDPR did not exist when the book was written).
If you're at the end of your CISSP Studies and want a general refresher before the exam. The book does NOT cover any topic sufficiently for you to pass the exam. It has not been updated in a while so some parts of it are outdated. If you read this at the beginning of your studies you will not be able to tell which parts are outdated. However, the majority of the content is still relevant today.
🙅♂️ STAY AWAY IF...
You’re expecting comprehensive study material.
⏳ WHEN TO READ IN YOUR STUDIES
I passed the CISSP exam in October 2024 and found this book most helpful in the final month of prep. It’s best used as a supplement after you have all the content absorbed already.
💡 MY TAKEAWAY
Good "executive summary" type of content to add to your study plan. Do NOT rely solely on this book.
⭐ RATING: 3/5
Useful material. Nothing more, nothing less. Outdated sections at this point (especially around data laws - for example, GDPR did not exist when the book was written).
February 28, 2023
A great book to give a high level overview of the domains covered by the CISSP. Don't expect to come out of this book with a depth of knowledge but it is useful to give you a high level overview of what to expect in each domain
August 4, 2023
Halfway through, and I enjoy listening to this audiobook. I've learned a number of useful things, and this book could be a decent, but not great, listen, even if I weren't interested in passing the CISSP exam.
October 9, 2023
Great cram book for the CISSP exam. You most definitely need to have a solid grasp of the foundational material, otherwise you will have a hard time understanding the information. Use this book as a tool after you’ve done the bulk of your study for the CISSP.
December 23, 2024
Excellent last minute prep tool, however I'd caution readers to not get too caught up with how well you do with the practice questions. I did worse on the questions in this book than I did on the actual exam.
November 2, 2020
Pretty useful for CISSP preparations.
Recommended to be read after finishing your main study guide.
Recommended to be read after finishing your main study guide.
November 28, 2020
Quick review
Yes shortly and clear language still not cover every thing deeply but good for how looking to start in CISSP
Yes shortly and clear language still not cover every thing deeply but good for how looking to start in CISSP
November 12, 2021
Outdated, has old European laws that are no longer valid. Overall, great review.
February 4, 2022
Good overview of all domains of the CISSP exam. Does not incorporate the 2020 update by ISC2, but that is just a reshuffling of exam % coverage of each domain in its simplicity.
March 4, 2023
Great follow up book to other Cissp study guide
Could not be used as a stand alone study guide but a very good refresher on cissp content. Overall excellent read.
Could not be used as a stand alone study guide but a very good refresher on cissp content. Overall excellent read.
July 17, 2023
Pretty good overview.
January 19, 2024
Is a good review book before the exam even if it is a bit dated.
July 15, 2024
I found this a lot more helpful that the larger reference books for CISSP.
December 25, 2024
5/5 Stars. This CISSP guide will give you a succinct roadmap through the knowledge domains and prepare you to tackle the labyrinth of an exam that is ISC^2’s CISSP.
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January 13, 2023Clear and straightforward. It was a lot of information but this was the best way to start
April 9, 2020
I was waiting until I passed the CISSP before I wrote this review for this book.
Honestly, the whole mantra of "you get what you pay for" really applies here. The Shon Harris book is 1,400+ pages and the Sybex book is 1,500+ pages... whereas this book sits at less than 300. With page count representing currency, I really felt shorted with this book. I've heard from others that this book saves you time and effort and avoids the painful 1,000+ page reads of the other two books... but you are really missing out a ton of content by thinking you can cut corners with this book.
The CISSP exam is tough, mainly because of how broad this test is. The exam truly is "a mile wide and an inch deep" and this book just doesn't cover enough to pass the exam. I finished this book in 1 day, about a week or two before my exam was scheduled. It was a decent supplemental study material source, but again - I really felt shorted. The whole "5 hardest questions" at the end of each chapter are I'm sad to say a joke. Lastly, the author seems to have a serious crush on Bruce Schneier, because he is referenced numerous times throughout the book, along with other various website plugs, and very weak references for chapters as well made me laugh.. they were practically "google.com."
If you have access to this book through your company or a public library, it would be worth the quick 1 day read to brush up on bare bone basics. I am so, so thankful that I did not purchase this book and spend any actual money on it.
Accept the fact that you have to work hard and invest time to earn this certificate ... and go pick up the All-in-One or the Sybex book, or better yet .. both. It will pay off in the end when you see "Congratulations!" on your end of exam print off.
Honestly, the whole mantra of "you get what you pay for" really applies here. The Shon Harris book is 1,400+ pages and the Sybex book is 1,500+ pages... whereas this book sits at less than 300. With page count representing currency, I really felt shorted with this book. I've heard from others that this book saves you time and effort and avoids the painful 1,000+ page reads of the other two books... but you are really missing out a ton of content by thinking you can cut corners with this book.
The CISSP exam is tough, mainly because of how broad this test is. The exam truly is "a mile wide and an inch deep" and this book just doesn't cover enough to pass the exam. I finished this book in 1 day, about a week or two before my exam was scheduled. It was a decent supplemental study material source, but again - I really felt shorted. The whole "5 hardest questions" at the end of each chapter are I'm sad to say a joke. Lastly, the author seems to have a serious crush on Bruce Schneier, because he is referenced numerous times throughout the book, along with other various website plugs, and very weak references for chapters as well made me laugh.. they were practically "google.com."
If you have access to this book through your company or a public library, it would be worth the quick 1 day read to brush up on bare bone basics. I am so, so thankful that I did not purchase this book and spend any actual money on it.
Accept the fact that you have to work hard and invest time to earn this certificate ... and go pick up the All-in-One or the Sybex book, or better yet .. both. It will pay off in the end when you see "Congratulations!" on your end of exam print off.
February 20, 2017
Good no fluff study guide. It is written like its meant to be read cover to cover unlike other CISSP books. At around 200 pages this book can be read in a weekend and then re-read. I hear good things about the thoroughness of the book from others who have passed the exam.
I wouldn't study with only this text but I would strongly recommend using this book to learn all the basics and then review unfamiliar subjects in the thousand page study guide of your choice.
I wouldn't study with only this text but I would strongly recommend using this book to learn all the basics and then review unfamiliar subjects in the thousand page study guide of your choice.
July 7, 2013
I think this is a good book to read in the last few days prior to the exam. It was concise but covered what was relevant and certainly easier to hold and read than some of the other books. Obviously not something to use for initial, in-depth studying, especially if you are a novice in some of the domains but a helpful review tool.
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October 30, 2017Only usefulf or revisions and to be frank it doesnt cover all topics even in high level. So its better to go through it but can't be trusted on face value. Still I appreciate that author has compiled a useful list of topics to go through.
March 19, 2012
Good CISSP prep guide.
February 11, 2012
This book saves the fluff and gets to the point. A good pre-test review after using other material.
September 28, 2016
Read this two days before passing the CISSP exam. Not a lot of material (
like the Shon Harris book) but helped validate at a high level the more relevant material.
like the Shon Harris book) but helped validate at a high level the more relevant material.
March 28, 2017
A great study guide. I believe this was a huge factor in my passing of the CISSP exam.
August 30, 2017
Good overview, but not comprehensive. Read this in 8 hours while cramming for the exam after reading the official study guide for the CISSP. Helpful overview with a decent amount of depth.
February 14, 2018
I’d recommend this book to read the day before your exam. Comprehensive and does a great job of reminding you of all 8 domains.
August 23, 2018
I did not find it helpful toward passing the exam.
January 4, 2020
Perfect read for right before the exam. Used this and passed...
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