How to PASS the CISSP in 6 Weeks | My Journey

In this video, I talk through the 6 Week Study Plan that I used to successfully pass my CISSP exam in... well, 6 weeks.😊 In addition, I go into detail on how the CISSP changed my career and life for the better and why you may want to pursue your CISSP certification as well.

CHAPTERS
What is the CISSP? - 00:16
About the CAT Testing Method - 02:02
Number of questions are on the CISSP exam - 04:13
Study resources I used to study for the CISSP - 06:06
My study schedule - 10:00
Practice Exams Used - 12:27

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MY STUDY MATERIALS

[neo]

good video! but before everyone starts overzealous with 6 weeks prep time. This guy has a solid security experience background. So my advice, even though u do have work experience, take your time and dont hurry up. Thumb rule is to revise the material/book/guides few times before actually going out there and tackling exam. I dont agree that u read book once and u go all out attempting such difficult exam. Thats catch 22 that i didnt liked at all. Just an advice!!

[javihinton]

It gives me a lot of confidence (as someone starting out in IT) that taking exams, even after years of experience in the industry, is still nerve-racking. Great video, yet again! thanks Nick 👍

[tiffanymcneill]

Great video and very informative, I just completed a CISSP Boot Camp and now I am studying to take the exam in 6 weeks. I like yourself have 3 notebooks worth of notes, but didn't purchase the Boson questions. After watching this, I think I will.

[haolingyu]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your experience. It's a big journey of 6 hours on weekdays and the whole day on weekends. I am inspired!

[divyarohit]

I love that you have answered almost all the comments..thank you for the information provided.

[JimKim-wg]

Thanks Nic for sharing this, having failed this test in the past it gives me encouragement and pointers of what to do next time I'm getting ready to take it.

[novadhd]

That was a good insightful overview of the exam. Congrats on passing it in 6 weeks! That is quite aggressive. I passed mine last Jan after 2nd attempt and studying for a year!. Also used a LOT more resources than you listed. But that was just me. Thx for sharing.

[gregorydias]

Nicolas, thanks for sharing your experience in taking/passing the CISSP exam. I've been working on this journey on and off for about 5 years, but have never taken the opportunity to wrap up the process and take the exam. I finally took the plunge, and am scheduled to take the exam in a couple of weeks. My methods of study haven't been exactly the same as yours, but there are similarities. Absorbing the full CBK is a big challenge, and your study tactics were probably the best way to do it, with ongoing repetition. I think that's why ISC2 makes the test so difficult - so that candidates have to demonstrate they really know the content before they're granted certification. And, it's why the CISSP credential is so widely respected. Congratulations...and wish me luck!

[SpicyPunkRockerOfficial]

Great video man. I just passed CCSP yesterday, great feeling. My next sights will be for CISSP! Wish me luck man 😄

[AnanthRajagopal]

Thanks Nicolas, lots of takeaways, I too am on Boson for the practice tests. planning to write in 4 weeks time.

[timsmith]

Thank you for sharing! I had the older CISSP boot camp twice, have a Master’s in Cyber Security & Information Assurance but lacked the confidence to test. I test in July and thank you for sharing your plan!

[Nandasithu]

This is awesome explanation and thanks for sharing your experience.

[busyrand]

Once upon a time I poured my efforts into a study regimen that resulted in me scoring a perfect score on three of four sections of the ACT College Entrance (SAT is the other popular one in the states)... My lowest score was in Math where I scored in the top 91st percentile. My study routine was just like what you described each time I took the test.. From what I've found, the CISSP Certification is at the level of passing the Bar or Medical Board exams. I get test anxiety also, so I feel the need to front load the effort so that I know I've done my best to prepare. Thank you for expressing the reality of what is needed to win.

[archsilber]

Inspiring. I'm preparing for my own study plan soon. Thank you for sharing!

[davecyber]

Thanks for this man my CISSP journey starts today actually! looking to commit 3/4 months and then knock it out!

[kochaw]

This video is like a good TripAdvisor guide for a same holiday destination. Thumb up for your achievement and sharing. Thank you.

[DuyLe-vmjq]

This video really inspired my determination to participate the CISSP exam. Still only half way studiyng for the exam, but as you said It worths. Thank you so much for the sharing and still congrats for your success.

[BryceLovesTech]

50 year old IT got here with 30 years of experience. Kind of at an inflection point in my career seems like things are changing so fast.

[danieljohnson]

I’ve took the CISSP EXAM about a week ago and I didn’t passed. I been studying for awhile and I thought that the answer I selected on the exam was correct, but guess not. My next exam is scheduled for 14 Feb. I trying to change my technique in studying so I will pass. Any advice would be greatly appreciate

[jaiyemoyela]

Thanks for the breakdown and your journey to certification. Really enjoyed your demeanour and hope people around get to benefit from you as a mentor. Congratulations Niclolas