Re: I've passed the CISSP exam, few months back...Now what???

["Pigeon" <fredit () charter net>]

Hmm.. I was thinking about getting:
Information Security Management Handbook, Fourth Edition, Volume II
or
Information Security Management Handbook, Fourth Edition, Volume 4
or
maybe another volume..

My question is, should I shell out the money for the 5th edition (current?)
or should I go with the 4th?

And if I go with the 4th.. Am I suppose to buy all the volumes to make a 
set?
If so, I will

(anyone have a 5th edition for sale ;)  ? )

Hmm... I am not sure about Official ISC Guide, becuase I am not going to 
take the exam.. I just want to learn more.. Is this still a good option?


thanks!




----- Original Message ----- 
From: <b.hines () comcast net>
To: <security-basics () securityfocus com>
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 9:43 PM
Subject: RE: I've passed the CISSP exam, few months back...Now what???


> I too  agree with using the Shon text as well as the Official ISC Guide and 
> The Information Security Hndbook, and I to have CISSP Credential, the only 
> item that made me a bit crazy was the java applet installed from the Shon 
> book couseware cd, that broadcasts your MAC address to the 224 net.  I 
> found it rather ironic that  the the courseware speaking to the dangers of 
> a Trojan was indeed using a Trojan albeit harmless as rudimentary spyware.
>
> As far as now what, having the CISSP, and putting the best practice of 
> security into revenue filling your dowry is a whole new subject.  I would 
> suggest that you may want to pick a specialty, and concentrate your 
> efforts in that direction.  Training or Data forensics are good places to 
> start, remembering that Security is education and your local or state Law 
> enforcement agency usually won't turn away free labor by doing this you 
> will be gaining valuable experience needed to move forward, however its 
> your choice.  Maybe you are a future pen-tester, or a network guru there 
> are many paths.  Find something you love and go for it, the money will 
> follow, it is a formula for success.
>
> Best of luck Rami,
>
> Bob
>
>
> > I haven't taken the exam yet, but I must agree with Rami. I have several 
> > books,
> > but the one I do find most beneficial is Shon's CISSP All-In-One. She has 
> > a
> > certain "je nais sais quois" when it comes to discussing the domains. 
> > Even if
> > you haven't had exposure to all ten domains, Shon's style makes it not so
> > difficult to comprehend.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rami shami <rami9009 () hotmail com>
> > Sent: Sep 9, 2005 1:44 PM
> > To: tech.louie () verizon net, security-basics () securityfocus com
> > Subject: RE: I've passed the CISSP exam, few months back...Now what???
> >
> > Hi There