Cyber Security Interview Preparations Part 2
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If You’re Studying For The CISSP, Watch These Movies I knew if I wanted to pass the CISSP the first time, I’d need to eat, sleep, dream, breathe the CISSP. Studying for the CISSP became a strong part of my everyday thinking. I’d wake up thinking about DRP/BCP, and I’d go to sleep thinking about Mandatory Access Control. When spending some quality time with my wife watching movies, I’d start to notice helpful CISSP concepts in some movies. “Hey, I’m studying that for the CISSP!” I’d say. Here’s a list of movies (and some TV shows) that incorporate aspects of the CISSP, and helps you relate to some practical use of concepts. If you have any suggestion, let me know and I’ll update the list! Security and Risk Management Breach – Robert Hanssen worked for the FBI and was a double agent for Soviet and Russian Intelligence. Hanssen had a high security clearance, and had need-to-know access to a treasure of highly classified files. A...
CISSP The Easy Way: A 30 Day Plan Like many of my InfoSec brethren, I am bored to tears with news of the “IT security skills gap.” There are far too many intelligent and hardworking people left on the sidelines because they don’t have the exact right mix of certifications, education, and experience for us to be talking about a skills gap. But I’m not one to complain. Like it or not, InfoSec hiring managers, recruiters, and HR professionals love certifications. So I’m going to show you how to get them! This study guide is the first in a series of guides I plan to write about how to prepare for information security exams. I’m starting with the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) study guide since it is the most recognized Information security exam. This exam prep guide consists of four phases: plan, review, practice, test. In the following sections, I’ll provide a brief overview of what’s done in each phase. This guide is aimed primarily at...
CISSP EXAM PASSED SCHEDULE Took down the beast (passed CISSP) in the first attempt with 28 days of extensive studying. Hi All, I have been a silent follower of this group and read each & every passing CISSP post since June'20 the first week, therefore thought of sharing of my CISSP preparation journey with all of you. Sorry for the long post in advance Background 6 yrs of total experience as an IT Auditor, currently working with a Big 4 as an IT Audit manager mainly looking after SOX / supporting Financial audits. Education-wise has done MBA in IT. Never worked/got exposed to Information security technical thingy as my work profile l...