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Read the Sybex text book front to back and took the tests at the end of each chapter, as well as the practice tests that came with it. Also used Boson practice tests quite a bit. Studied off and on for about 2.5 months but then every day for at least 5-6 hours after work in the 2.5 weeks leading up the exam. Passed at question 100 on 8/24. The “Reasons why you will pass the CISSP exam” video on YouTube was helpful to watch just before the exam (day before) as well to get yourself in the right mindset

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