The CISSP certification is the most prestigious, globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam for information security professionals. The newest edition of this acclaimed study guide is aligned to cover all of the material included in the newest version of the exam’s Common Body of Knowledge. The ten domains are covered completely and as concisely as possible with an eye to acing the exam.
Each of the ten domains has its own chapter that includes specially designed pedagogy to aid the test-taker in passing the exam, including: Clearly stated exam objectives; Unique terms/Definitions; Exam Warnings; Learning by Example; Hands-On Exercises; Chapter ending questions. Furthermore, special features include: Two practice exams; Tiered chapter ending questions that allow for a gradual learning curve; and a self-test appendix
. Provides the most complete and effective study guide to prepare you for passing the CISSP exam-contains only what you need to pass the test, with no fluff!
. Eric Conrad has prepared hundreds of professionals for passing the CISSP exam through SANS, a popular and well-known organization for information security professionals.
. Covers all of the new information in the Common Body of Knowledge updated in January 2012, and also provides two practice exams, tiered end-of-chapter questions for a gradual learning curve, and a complete self-test appendix.
Of all of the books I used to study for the CISSP, this was easily my favorite. I tried making my way through the entire CBK, but it was too dry and boring. I then picked up a Shon Harris book, but it was an absolute waste of paper. The Eric Conrad book was the only one that I was actually read cover to cover without feeling like my brain was melting. My only complaint is that the two online tests mentioned in the beginning were way too easy. They are not a good indication of what you will see on the actual test at all. After reading through this book, I did another week and a half of studying / cccure test questions, and then I took (and passed) the test. I highly recommend this book for people who just want something that is straight to the point and well thought out. Or — as I like to say it — I recommend this book for those that hate to read.
