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RE: CISSP Prep books?
From: "Clement Dupuis" <cdupuis () cccure org>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:57:26 -0700
Good day Kelly, My top two choices is the CISSP ALL IN ONE book and as a supplement I would get the OFFICIAL ISC2 study book as well. If you are a very experience security person or you simply want to do a last minute review of the key topics, I have found the CISSP FOR DUMMIES to be a great book. Other than that as it was mentioned many times, the more experience you are the more likely you are to pass this exam. There is no SINGLE resource that will allow you to pass it. Take care Clement -----Original Message----- From: Kelly, Robert L (Lee) [mailto:robert.kelly () verizonbusiness com] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 9:48 AM To: Clement Dupuis; moujahid; lalit.gupta () bt com; saltynetguru () infosec-rusch com; razorren () coralwave com; security-basics () securityfocus com Cc: clement.dupuis () gmail com Subject: RE: CISSP Prep books? I believe the ISC book has been updated, along with a new version of the exam as well. While I don't know the extent of the updates my information is that they were fairly significant - your mileage may vary if you purchase a copy. I would then like to ask Mr. Dupuis his choice of books, as well as does he maintain a similar errata site for other popular study materials. Not wanting to bash, or promote, any particular resource but I am sure errors/contradictions can be found in most (any?) study guides. The extent, seriousness of these errors can be left for a different thread. Thank You, Lee Kelly, CISSP -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Clement Dupuis Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:11 PM To: 'moujahid'; lalit.gupta () bt com; saltynetguru () infosec-rusch com; razorren () coralwave com; security-basics () securityfocus com Cc: clement.dupuis () gmail com Subject: RE: CISSP Prep books? Good day Moujahid, I must disagree with you on your choice of study book. It is funny that you start your message by saying that it depends on ones knowledge and which areas need polishing. You bash the CISSP All In One book while you cannot even state who is the author of the book. Shon Harris is the author and NOT John Harris. Then you state that your preferred book is the Official Study guide. The study guide was written by 13 different authors, there are repetitions between chapters but even worst there are contradiction between chapters. The book looks like university notes and does not read very well at all. As far as being well written and accurate, you should take a look at my errata sheet that I have online. Tell me after reading the errata sheet that it is well written and accurate. You will find the errata sheet at URL: http://www.cccure.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1119 As you have mentioned I would use the book mostly to find out what topics are on the exam and only as a supplementary book to the CISSP All In One which should be the primary book use. As far as the Advanced CISSP preparation guide, it is unfortunately getting a bit dated and would need to be updated. It used to be one of the best books but this is no longer the case. It has fallen behind. Best regards Clement Maintainer of http://www.cccure.org -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of moujahid Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:42 PM To: lalit.gupta () bt com; saltynetguru () infosec-rusch com; razorren () coralwave com Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: RE: CISSP Prep books? Hi all, The best book for every one, doesn't exist. It depends on your knowledge and the areas, where you still reading material. My favourite personally is the official prep guide, but it doesn't mean, you need to real all of it, just read the chapters or knowledge areas, where you thing still, have gaps. An other reason for the official prep guide, is the word official, because it contains all, what you need to know and its writing still is very good. An other book is the Advanced CISSP preparation guide, it is very brief and to the point, useful for some one, who just need to refresh his knowledge and practice the questions. The worst book is the All in one (from john Harris), I contains lot of bla bla, technical details, which are not part of CISSP exam. And I didn't manage to read more then the 1st 2 chapters, very complicated writing style for non natives. My recommendation: 1- Official prep guide 2- Advanced CISSP preparation guide Read number 2 first, then the topics, where you think still need more detail, then you can go to number 1 and extend your reading. I hope I was able to help you. Regards, M. Moujahid, PMP, CISM, CISSP, CISA, CEH -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of lalit.gupta () bt com Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 8:10 AM To: saltynetguru () infosec-rusch com; razorren () coralwave com Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: RE: CISSP Prep books? I apologies to dis-agree with Razorren on one thing that official ISC2 book for CISSP is the best one. It is best for being used as "detailed Ready Recknor" on the job, after passing CISSP. It is too huge (read detailed) to grasp / required for CISSP. Regards, Lalit Gupta CISSP -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Jason P. Rusch Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 2:41 AM To: Razorren Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: Re: CISSP Prep books? Having studied with most of the books available and taken the test myself, I can tell you the all of the books werent that good, exept for the official book, also truly the best source I found even over the official ISC2 book was the practice tests at http://www.cccure.org/ good luck, may the force be with you young jedi On Sat, 2007-04-21 at 18:16 -0400, Razorren wrote:
Hi, Can some recommend a good book that covers everything needed for the CISSP certification. I came across the following at Amazon, but don't want to buy multiple books if I don't have too. Thanks The CISSP and CAP Prep Guide: Platinum Edition http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470007923/ref=pd_cp_b_title/103-1875 606-25 30203?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2EHCZL0W5W8EX&colid=17D0K7M9TSJQU&pf_rd_m=ATVPDK IKX0DE R&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_r=1D99PY97T8WH8YF1964G&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=2 523624 01&pf_rd_i=0072257121 CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Third Edition http://www.amazon.com/CISSP-All-One-Guide-Third/dp/0072257121/ref=pd_s im_b_1 /103-1875606-2530203?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2EHCZL0W5W8EX&colid=17D0K7M9TSJQU Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP Exam http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/084931707X/ref=wl_it_dp/103-1875606-2 530203 ?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2QGOLRDCWZ0SF&colid=17D0K7M9TSJQU
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