Description
Who this prep guide is for
Security professionals with several years of hands-on experience who want to prepare for the CISSP exam. ISC2 requires cumulative paid work experience in the CISSP domains to become fully certified. Check the experience and endorsement rules on the ISC2 site. If you are newer to security, the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) guide is a better starting point.
Exam this guide prepares you for
- Exam: CISSP exam (ISC2)
- Length: 3 hours
- Number of items: 100-150 (adaptive)
- Passing grade: 700 out of 1000 points
Exam details were checked against the official ISC2 exam page. Exam owners change outlines, prices and rules, so always confirm the current details on the official exam page before you book.
Domains covered
- Security and Risk Management (16%)
- Asset Security (10%)
- Security Architecture and Engineering (13%)
- Communication and Network Security (13%)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) (13%)
- Security Assessment and Testing (12%)
- Security Operations (13%)
- Software Development Security (10%)
What’s inside
- A plain-English explanation of every exam domain, with key terms and a study tip for each
- A 6-week study plan
- 25 original practice questions with an answer key and explanations (written for this guide, not taken from the real exam)
- Hands-on practice ideas
- Common mistakes to avoid
- A glossary of key terms
- An exam-day checklist and a progress tracker
Format
PDF, 29 pages. You can download it right after payment.



