I'm in the process of creating a list of about 20 books--all 300-1000 pages
in length (expect it to be published on the web over the next few months).
While I don't anticipate anyone needing all of those books, the point of the
exam is to increase the overall level of expertise of the security
profession.

If CISSP takers do not end up with a higher level of knowledge than those
who do not take the test, then there is no benefit to there being a
certification program. If otherwise unprepared test applicants could pass
the test by reading a single book (especially one that was less than 600
pages), then the test would be without value.

There is no single book that contains everything you need to know in order
to be an information security officer, just like there is no single book you
can study to become a lawyer or a doctor.

I don't mean to be harsh, but the test is supposed to be difficult. For
those who want to do this difficult thing, many of us are prepared to assist
in preparation.

Jay Heiser, CISSP, Senior Infosec Consultant
Lucent Worldwide Services, Vienna, Austria

> -----Original Message-----
> From: CISSP Study Mailing List [mailto:CISSPSTUDY@SECURITYFOCUS.COM]On
> Behalf Of Chris McLelland
> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 5:01 PM
> To: CISSPSTUDY@SECURITYFOCUS.COM
> Subject: Re: [CISSP EXAM IN DALLAS, Texas
>
>
> Hello Shenethia, I've been putting of studying for the exam
> because I'm not
> quite sure exactly what to study. Can you give me some
> specifics other
> than these 600 to 1000 page books that everyone is
> recommending. Like is
> there a book specifically written for studying for the CISSP exam?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
>
>
>
> Shenethia Jones
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> 04/11/2001 11:24 PM
> Please respond to
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>
>
>
> Hi!
>
> A co-worker and myself are taking the exam on May 4th
> in Dallas, Texas.
>
> Is there anyone else taking this same exam that would
> like to form a review study session the week prior to
> the exam or sooner?
>
> I know time is limited, but a review session would be
> great.
>
>
> I can be contacted by:
>
> 1. Replying to this email
> 2. Work Number 214-887-7142
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> Please respond asap if you would like to attend. Also
> feel free to forward this to anyone you feel may be
> interested.
>
>
> Regards,
> Shenethia Jones
> Affiliated Computer Services
>
>
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