Just passed my CISSP on my third attempt!! Took over a year of studying and two bootcamps to finally accomplish this goal. The pressure of everyone knowing I was at a bootcamp both times and (cont.)

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Coming back empty handed was really hard. I had over 350 pages of hand written notes... tried everything. Tonight I can’t sleep for another reason. Feel on top of the world! For anyone else trying for this one..u can do it!

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You know, this thread is just what I needed this morning: pride in personal accomplishment and celebration of another’s success. Working in proximity to crime - like cops, fraud investigators, and many cyber folks do - it’s easy to become cynical. It’s nice to see some shared joy. And congrats OP!

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Congratulations OP. It doesn't matter how many times you had to take it, the point is that you kept on pushing for your goal and obtained it! This is to be celebrated! Remember to take a moment and do so!

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Congratulations! Good Job! Now go out and rock the CS world!

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Congrats OP! It's a struggle but you did it! When are you taking us out for beers?

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Congrats OP! I’m very excited for you. I’m sure you were down on yourself and doubting your abilities but you did fantastic. Celebrate this accomplishment!

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Huge congrats to you!! What awesome perseverance you have. I remember how hard that exam was. You should reward yourself!

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Congrats OP!

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Just finished going through my own CISSP book and planning to take the test after a boot camp. Hopefully I can be in your shoes in a few months!

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Good luck! U got it

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congrats op

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congrats OP!! Such a sweet way to start the weekend!

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Congrats OP! It’s not how many times you get knocked down, as long as you get up one more time.

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Congrats OP. !!! Did your company sponsored both boot camps. ?

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Thanks! Yeah they did but I paid for test second round and it was a year apart..think I sort of slipped into it

Congratulations!!!

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congrats man!

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Congrats! Passed it today and on cloud 9!

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Niiice! It’s a good feeling

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Congratulations..

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My score from first attempt 580 (no preparation) after boot camp 658. And then I found the hole in my budget. Total expenses about 5000. LA

Congratulations! That's a lot of time invested, however it's well worth it.

Congrats!

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