What Strategy did you use to prepare for and eventually pass your CISSP?

[Bayshob]

What Strategy did you use to prepare for and eventually pass your CISSP? Strategies vary. Which strategy did you use?

[ClayBoswell]

I attended a SANS Bootcamp in 2003 followed by 8 week with a study-buddy. 

Another tactic I used was scheduling the exam so I had a hard deadline.  If I would have waited until I was "fully ready" I may still be waiting.

[SDMair]

I worked in several roles in the industry to build a broad range of experience, then attended a boot camp with the exam on the final day.
Having actual experience is key, in my opinion.

[Bayshob]

That is a very good strategy.  Thank you

[Bayshob]

That's true. Experience counts. Lovely strategy

[FLee]

I found a study partner, a co-worker, and that was key for me.  We purchased the same book to study though we each had other books we referred to.  We assigned ourselves a set of pages to read during the week and then on the weekend we met to do quizzes together and we looked up and discussed anything we didn't get right.  I found a lot of free quizzes on the internet and we used review questions at the end of the books.  It was not easy and I committed to almost a year of study like this, but it was why I believe I now am certified!

[dimante]

Had the years of experience.  That is a key component in this.  Then I got the CISSP Study Guide :

https://books.google.com/books/about/CISSP_ISC_2_Certified_Information_System.html?id=swl0CgAAQBAJ&p...

Certain there is a newer one now.  Then studied for a month and took the exam 🙂

Good luck!

[Bayshob]

Good strategy. Well done

[Bayshob]

Well done. Good strategy

[dimante]

I had no idea what to expect.  I feel that I did spend the right amount of time studying as I finished the 6-hour exam in about 3 hours.