Cyber Security folks: if you were to recommend ONE book / online tool to help me prepare for CISSP exam which would it be?

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Assuming you already have the Shon Harris book, and you're just looking to cram, I recommend 11th Hour CISSP.

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Thanks AM. Shon's book has far too many details, sometimes even unnecessary ones. I am looking for a very focused book that preps me for the exam.

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There are also a couple of really last-minute guides (like 6-7 printed pages) that are great for on-the-way-to-the-test-center time. Saved my bacon on 3-4 topics.

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