Humble brag incoming. Passed the cissp today at only 100 questions 💪

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FYI That’s not a humble brag, it’s just a brag. Own your shit. Congrats.

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CISSP exam is not the same anymore. The new exam is water down just to get more people certified and make more money on membership.

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All certs are watered down to get more people certified and make more money on membership

Congrats!!! That’s a huge feat!

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Welcome to the club!

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How long did it take? I was done in under an hour

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About 45 min

That's awesome! Congrats!!!!

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Any study tips?

Boson ex sim. Hands down only thing I used. I didn’t even read the whole book. The test isn’t really about knowledge. It’s about being able to take a test their way. Once you get that you are golden.

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Tips please EY? I am planning to start my prep

Bat for 1000 point and not 700 points. Do a mind map if possible.

👏

Me, 97 :)

The minimum is 100, so.......

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