About to start studying for the CISSP. What were your best resources for studying and exam prep?

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Shawn Harris book helped me pass with flying colors and actually understand and apply the knowledge in my day-to-day.

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I also attended a short bootcamp but yes, I didn't read the CBK or anything else. I did some mock tests online as well.

I used boson, and the CISSP pocket app

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11th Hour CISSP book to supplement the other resources that have already been mentioned

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+1 this is a great refresh the night before

Boson and the Official study guide were my best resources

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Eric Conrad 11th hour prep book. If you have a couple of years in security all you really need to do is brush up on the areas you might be weak in.

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I used a book and 2 unfettered weeks. You can always retake.

Boson but honestly I would skip this cert

It could be me but I didn’t retain much from the cert. if you have good long term memory than go for it. You will learn something

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