Apologies if this question has been asked before but was curious on what everyone is using for study material for the ISSAP exam?   I have the CBK but I know that is not enough. Was thinking of buying the self-paced course as well.    Looking forward to hear some responses and good luck. View More

I'm probably overworked and overcommited, but I also would like to get this credential at some point.. I wondering if there are some like minded professionals out there that would like to form a study group for this certification and meet somewhat regularly to hold each other accountable. I'm in MST and would like to meet a few times a month, establishing some goals and getting my certification. ARE YOU INTERESTED? Reply here or PM me and lets see what we can do! View More

Welcome to the CISSP-ISSAP Certification Study Group.    This is an open discussion forum for those studying for the CISSP-ISSAP certification.This forum provides an opportunity to connect with others preparing for the exam. Please follow all Community Guidelines regarding usage of this group, including adhering to the exam confidentiality policy.    View our Community Usage Policies and Guidelines.   Adhere to (ISC)² Exam Confidentiality Discussing (ISC)² examination items, answers and responses with other individuals is a violation of the (ISC)² Examination Non-Disclosure Agreement that is signed prior to taking an (ISC)² examination. Any posts related to this will be removed, and users found to be in violation may face penalties. General discussions about exams that do not share specific exam items are permissible. We encourage Community members to help candidates prepare themselves for success and share their own experiences without disclosing any information that could compromise the integrity of the exam process. View More

Today, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve passed the ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional) exam! Having already tackled the CISSP, CCSP, and CSSLP certifications, I found this experience to be entirely different, more challenging. Exam Experience The ISSAP exam is notoriously tough. It’s heavily scenario-based, requiring deep understanding and practical application of concepts rather than simple recall. Many questions had two similar-looking answers, making it critical to carefully analyze each. Most of the questions were grounded on the ISSAP CBK Guide, but they often delved into advanced and nuanced applications of the concepts. This isn’t just an exam about theory, it’s about knowing how to apply security architecture principles in complex, real-world situations. My Preparation I dedicated three months of self-study to prepare, combining various resources for both theory and practice. Here’s what I used: Study Materials: ISSAP CBK Study Guide CISSP Official Study Guide (10th Edition) by Mick Chappell CISSP CBK (6th Edition) Prabh Nair’s YouTube Playlist: Link to Playlist CCSP CBK (4th Edition): I skimmed through this, but it’s worth a full read. I noticed several concepts from this book appeared in the exam. Practice Materials: ISSAP CBK Q&A Learnzapp for CISSP/CCSP practice questions CASP+ practice tests on Udemy View More

I just passed the ISSAP and I submitted my Endorsement application, just curious when I filled out the application I did not see a field for including an endorsement.  My guess is that since I am already CISSP then it was the process of attesting to ISC2 Code of Ethics. Just wanted to get some feedback on that part of process. Thank You View More