Planning on getting started with studying for CISSP. Any tips that you can share to pass? How long did you study? What resources did you use?

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Studied 6 months very gradually, ramping up more as the test date got closer. Made time every day even if only for 20 minutes.

Started with Thor's Udemy course to be introduced to layout and content. Then read OSG cover to cover while watching some Kelly handerhan and Larry Greenblatt videos.

Made flashcards to test my knowledge. Explained concepts out loud and how they related.

Passed in 100 questions first time

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Around 10 but i don't think that much is really needed

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Practice tests were the MVP for me. Get as much of a variety of practice questions that you can, and it will effectively highlight where you need to spend more time studying.

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