Good Afternoon,
Provisional pass on the CISSP today after 4 months of slogging. I can only remember 2 or 3 questions out of the 100 I answered so I suspect they used some kind of device like the pen from 'Men in Black' which erases your memory. For the aspiring CISSP's, my best advice is to really have fun with it, and make sure you grasp the concepts and see the process.
I used:
Sybex ISC2 official study guide 8th edition
Shon Harris All in One Exam Guide 7th edition (absolutely vital.)
CISSP Practice 2,250 Questions by S. Rao Vallabhaneni
CISSP Official practice tests
Borson Tests
Shon Harris CISSP Practice Exams
I should note that most of these test banks feel a little outdated and a little dumbed down, but were still well worth doing in order to make sure your general understanding of the subject is sound. Many of the principles remain valid. I had issues with depth of knowledge on some of the new ISC topics covered in the study guides.
I subscribed to a site by a CISSP, and there are some very challenging questions on there, as well as some great videos. I really think that tipped me over the bar in terms of thinking like a CISSP.
I'm not going to tout the site name, but will respond to private requests.
Best of luck, and thank you ISC2.
