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ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

jayko — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:14:14 GMT

Hello everyone,

I am planning to appear for ISSAP in next 180 days, with exam peace of mind and 180 days self paced material by ISC2.

Anyone with similar plans ? - happy to join hands.

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

Spirnia — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:27:20 GMT

Looking forward to hearing more about your study plan!

Happy studying!

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

nkeaton — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:26:58 GMT

@jayko I am thinking about attempting it this summer. I have earned the ISSEP and ISSMP and want try to earn the triad. Architecture is definitely my weakest of the 3 disciplines. I did read the last CBK only for a historical reference knowing is not testable which makes it easy reading. I have been looking at the exam objectives for gap analysis on my knowledge. I did look at a few Prabh Nair videos on it. I have a lot of respect for him but is not how preparing. We all learn differently. Do what is best for you and best wishes.

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

akkem — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 21:15:04 GMT

That's awesome!
Would love to connect and maybe form a study group.

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

momuzhu — Mon, 05 May 2025 06:49:23 GMT

Thats great. Have similar plans to take on ISSAP in coming months. Love to connect.

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

jayko — Mon, 05 May 2025 16:06:14 GMT

All -

Study plan is ON, I am collecting resources now.

Got enrolled to ISC2 self paced training and peace of mind protection.

Preparation starts from Week of 19 March 2025.

First Exam Attempt : Aug 2025

Second Exam Attempt : Oct 2025.

If anyone is seriously interested to join the study group, please feel free to message me in person.

Just to let you know, there is a bootcamp available with Infosec train starting May 18 on weekends. Check their website if you'd like to join.

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

rameshd — Tue, 06 May 2025 04:46:14 GMT

Hi Jay,

I am planning too...Please connect me as well.

Ramesh

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

jetmox — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:52:53 GMT

How did it go. The exam has become adaptive now so you would have been one of the first to hit that according to your timeline.

I just passed the CGRC (I have CISSP/CCSP as well) and I was thinking about doing this one ISSAP as there is quite a bit of domain overlap.

1. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) 21%
2. Security Architecture Modeling 22%
3. Infrastructure and System Security 32%
4. Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architecture 25%

Domain 1 CGRC in detail

Domain 2 Looks like CISSP

Domain 3 Looks like CCSP/CISSP

Domain 4 Looks like CISSP/CCSP/CGRC

From what I glean from others who have passed its mostly scenario based so core knowledge has to be applied so real hardcore reading is not going to help. If you have the knowledge you will need a apply it.

Was there any specific book(s) ie Think like a manager by Luke Ahmed which helped me learn

the non-technicality portion of the questions as I am a tech which you would recommend? I saw the ISSAP one but that's like 10 years old so I suspect that is out of date and has to be supplemented with the recommended reading list.

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

nkeaton — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:55:13 GMT

@jetmax I have not looked closely at the new exam objectives (August 1) but when took the ISSEP, I felt like my CGRC most closely aligned with it. I hold the ISSEP and ISSMP. Thinking like an architect is more difficult for me but would like to try the ISSAP.

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

jetmox — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 02:46:33 GMT

Hello

Interesting. I want to explore architect roles so this could be the one i will try.

Need to bush up on CISSP/CCSP as i think alot of domain info there. As the OP certs aligned with mine I was

interested to see how he went

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

akkem — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:48:52 GMT

I'm sitting in the same boat. All the best! @jetmox

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

mrrussellong — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:23:36 GMT

Hi @jayko also on the same plan.

Just curious, when you purchased the self-paced material; is the eTextbook the CBK? are we able to use the pdf even after the 180days?

Thanks!!

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

jayko — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:32:45 GMT

Nope, it is not accessible after that.

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

riffjim4069 — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 22:02:47 GMT

@mrrussellong - that's probably the 2nd thing I don't like about eTextbooks...with the 1st being I spend enough time beating-up my eyes on the computer - even with blue light filters and blue light blocking reading glasses. Plus, there's just something about reading a hardcopy books in natural sunlight; I can read 3-4 time longer, have much more focus, and retain 50% more information. Doing work on the laptop and big screen is fine, but when I need to study give me a book and sunlight every time.

ALL studies have shown that students studying with books in natural sunlight have higher comprehension, better retention, less eye strain/headaches, enhanced mood & focus, and better overall performance. Why anyone would force someone to study using eTextbook (under the guise of Green, Climate Change, Sustainable Scam nonsense and idiocy for the insanely stupid and foolish, of course) when these methods have proven less effective and more harmful to one's health.

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

adilkust — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 04:12:12 GMT

Just to correct all material are accessible even if you complete full course and get complication certificate.
I have completed course and now revising for exam and will have access till last day of subscription

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

Candid05 — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:55:08 GMT

I am also preparing for the ISSAP exam via the peace of mind option. I am happy to co-learn with you depending on our availabilities. Regards

Re: ISSAP in 180 days Plan.

nagarajan — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:49:39 GMT

Hello,

I hope you guys took the ISSAP exam. If you haven't but preparaing for it then let's form a group.

Cheers,

Raj