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Jenny Caldwell
Asked on 10-09-2026

What to do the week before the exam

I have one week left until my exam. What should I be doing? Should I be grinding more questions, or should I just focus on reviewing the core definitions? I am worried about over-studying and going in...
Cyber Security
247 views
2 votes
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Jayden Sims
Asked on 10-09-2026

Are the CISSP practice tests harder than the real exam?

I have been taking various practice tests from different vendors. Some are extremely technical, while others are all about policy. I am worried my practice scores are not reflecting my readiness for t...
Cyber Security
465 views
4 votes
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Sonali Patil
Asked on 10-09-2026

Can I skip domains I am already an expert in?

I have a background in IAM and Identity management. Can I safely skip those chapters in my prep and focus on the domains where I am weaker, or does the CISSP require you to know everything equally?...
Cyber Security
294 views
10 votes
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Chloe Porter
Asked on 10-09-2026

Is the CISSP exam harder for those with English as a second language?

I am worried about the wording of the questions. I am a strong security professional, but English is not my first language. Are the exam questions filled with idioms or complex sentence structures tha...
Cyber Security
451 views
8 votes
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Michelle Meyer
Asked on 10-09-2026

Is the CISSP useful for government contracting jobs?

I am looking to get into gov-con work. I keep seeing 'IAT Level III' and the CISSP mentioned together. Is this a mandatory requirement, or just preferred? I want to make sure I'm checking the right bo...
Cyber Security
467 views
7 votes
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Pranay Salian
Asked on 10-09-2026

Is the CISSP exam experience significantly different from the Security+?

I have my Sec+, and I'm moving toward the CISSP. Is it a natural progression, or is the difficulty jump so large that I need to completely change how I approach the material?...
Cyber Security
450 views
1 votes
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Carter Wade
Asked on 10-09-2026

Is the CISSP worth it if I already have a CISM?

I already hold the CISM and am wondering if the CISSP is redundant. I work in a heavily technical environment, and some recruiters still ask for the CISSP specifically. Is the overlap significant enou...
Cyber Security
439 views
11 votes
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Sonali Patil
Asked on 10-09-2026

How does the CISSP CAT format affect exam anxiety?

I heard the CISSP is now a Computerized Adaptive Test (CAT). Does this mean the questions get harder in real-time? I am prone to test anxiety, and the idea of the difficulty adjusting based on my perf...
Cyber Security
422 views
13 votes
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Diana Cook
Asked on 10-09-2026

Is it better to read the official book or watch video courses?

I am a visual learner, but I know the official textbooks are the gold standard. I am debating whether to just watch video courses and take notes or force myself to read the massive core textbook. Has ...
Cyber Security
334 views
7 votes
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Shraddha Babu
Asked on 10-09-2026

How do I simplify the CISSP domains for better focus?

The scope of the CISSP is massive. I keep getting lost in the weeds of Domain 3 and 4. How do people manage to keep the core strategies and focus points straight in their heads without losing their mi...
Cyber Security
469 views
2 votes

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