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CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide [Hardcover]

Ed Tittle (Author), Mike Chapple (Author), James Michael Stewart (Author)

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Hardcover: 832 pages
Publisher: Sybex; Har/Cdr edition (Mar 3 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0782141757
ISBN-13: 978-0782141757
Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 19.8 x 5.1 cm
Shipping Weight: 1.6 Kg

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The CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification was developed to validate mastery of an international standard for information security. Topics covered in this exam guide include security architecture, access control systems, cryptography, operations and physical security, law, investigation and ethics. The CD-ROM features an advanced testing engine with hundreds of sample exam questions, electronic flashcards and the entire book in PDF format.

About the Author

Ed Tittel, CISSP, is the president and founder of LANWrights authoring group, and has been writing computer books since 1987. James Michael Stewart, CISSP, is a full-time writer, trainer, and researcher for LANWrights, Inc. He has written articles for numerous publications, including C-Net, InfoWorld, and Windows NT Magazine. Mike Chapple serves as Chief Information Officer of the Brand Institute, a brand identity consultancy based out of Miami, Florida.

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The access Control System and Methodology domain of the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) for the CISSP certification exam deals with topics and issues related to the monitoring, identification, and authorization of granting or restricting user access to resources. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Solid exam preparation tool, April 24 2003

J C O'Connor (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide (Hardcover)

I must admit a soft spot for Sybex (and Ed Tittel) study guides, having used them extensively for Microsoft exams. This book follows in that tradition, providing a good balance between detailed explanation and comprehensive coverage of the exam topics.

The bundled CD is useful. I raced through the 250 flash cards in an hour, which is good for jogging the memory. The four bonus exams, of 75 questions each, are good, but are not as difficult as the real thing. These exams provide grades broken down by each CISSP exam domain, which is excellent for identifying topics for revision.

One book can not guarantee coverage of all CISSP exam topics, particularly given the long list of references on the CISSP suggested reading list. I also skimmed through a friend's copy of Shon Harris's "All-in-One" exam guide. I would still rate this book higher, but Harris's book covers some topics in more detail then the Sybex book. The "All-in-One" practice exams are more difficult, though some of the questions are not clearly worded.

The biggest disappoint I have with the exam preparation experience is with the CISSP's ten domains. The examination questions are based on 'good exam fodder' from topics in the ten domains. The topics lean towards an academic approach to security, rather then knowledge needed by a working security professional.

The other references I would strongly suggest to help to gain a security brain, as well as a high exam score include: Stephen Northcutt's 'Inside Network Perimeter Security', Ross Anderson's 'Security Engineering', and Syngress's 'Special Ops'. Maybe I should take one of the SANS security exams, which are much more practical in nature.

And best of luck with the exam!

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good resource, May 29 2004

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This review is from: CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide (Hardcover)

I purchased and used both this text and the Shon Harris book. The text here is dry reading but very informative. As I got closer to taking the exam, I used it primarily for the practice exams and then used those to identify my weak areas. The practice exams give a very good breakdown by domain area of your strengths and weaknesses. I agree with another reviewer that the Shon Harris book is easier reading. If you are relatively new to the material and teaching yourself, you may want to go with that book as your primary text. However, if you are already pretty familiar with the material and knowledgeable about the technical aspect of networking, then this book would probably provide you more useful material. Both are outstanding texts but one is more useful than the other based upon where you are starting from.

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2.0 out of 5 stars a CISSP exam cram indeed!, Jun 28 2004

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This review is from: CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide (Hardcover)

The quality and contents of Sybex CISSP Study Guide is equivalent to a CISSP Exam Cram. It is very very brief and basic, not focused. Not even useful for a supplement reading. The questions are too simple as Boson's.

CISSP Prep Guide 2nd Edition is brief but focused. Questions are well-designed.

Comparing the prices with two authotitative CISSP books ie CISSP All-in-1 and CISSP Prep Guide, this so-called crammed book is rather expensive.

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Published on Sep 24 2003