CISSP Study Guide

by Joshua Feldman

CISSP Study Guide serves as a review for those who want to take the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam and obtain CISSP certification. The exam is designed to ensure that someone who is handling computer security in a company has a standardized body of knowledge. The book is composed of 10 domains of the Common Body of Knowledge. In each section, it defines each domain. It also provides tips on how to prepare for the exam and take the exam. It also contains CISSP practice quizzes to test ones knowledge. The first domain provides information about risk analysis and mitigation. It also discusses security governance. The second domain discusses different techniques for access control, which is the basis for all the security disciplines. The third domain explains the concepts behind cryptography, which is a secure way of communicating that is understood only by certain recipients. Domain 5 discusses security system design, which is fundamental for operating the system and software security components. Domain 6 is a critical domain in the Common Body of Knowledge, the Business Continuity Planning, and Disaster Recovery Planning. It is the final control against extreme events such as injury, loss of life, or failure of an organization. Domains 7, 8, and 9 discuss telecommunications and network security, application development security, and the operations domain, respectively. Domain 10 focuses on the major legal systems that provide a framework in determining the laws about information system.

Genres: Technology, Reference, Computer Science

572 pages, Paperback

First published July 26, 2010

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent exam prep for experienced IT professionals. Much more concise than the official CBK.

EDIT: passed the CISSP exam this week. Conrad's book was key for me.

[Faith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This should have been the official study guide. Great, condensed and to the point. It is an easy read and helped me prepare for my CISSP cert. It's in need of an update though to match the current domains.

[Bimus · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gives an ok overview but you will need to know more details and scenarios.

[Kenneth Morena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent base and reference for this body of knowledge. Concise and well written. Of course you will need additional sources of education, but I thought this to be a very solid keystone for the overall effort of building towards the exam.

[Shernawaz Gul · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read and study book for anyone who wants to appear for cissp exam.

[Derrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is very concise and good for learning a good chunk of information in the most direct and lean way. They Sybex book covers some key topics and context topics much more deeply. So this is a great companion

[Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Study Guide for the CISSP.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great guide that could be used for other tests (e.g. A+, Sec+), but possibly leaves out some detail covered in other CISSP study guides.

[Zachary · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Which type of sprinkler system would be best for an art gallery?
a) wet pipe
b) dry pipe
c) deluge
d) pre-action
"

any other such fun questions.

One of the answer keys had an incorrect answer.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

PASSED!

[Paul SHane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent review for CISSP certificaiton

[Richard Janecki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dry, statistical