Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Study Guide

Chapter 1. Introduction to the CISSP

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You have just started on a project that is sure to make a positive difference in your life and career. The CISSP is the gold standard for information security management and opens doors of opportunities and increased job satisfaction. The CISSP has already changed the lives of many people, and you are next! This is the right place to start.

Through this Study Guide you will become familiar with all the topics covered in the CISSP examination. You will quickly notice that instead of focusing on memorizing dull materials, the topics will be understandable and useful, packed with content that you can use every day. As many of my students have said, they come back to revisit these materials frequently and use them as guideposts to help them in being a more confident, capable, and effective security professional.

This chapter introduces the CISSP examination. You will learn what you can do to prepare and increase your chances of success on examination day. Even if you never plan to sit for the examination, reading this Study ...