CISSP

CISSP Overview

Attribute Value

Goal

Pass CISSP exam, become certified

Target Date

2026 Q3

Interest Link

IT > InfoSec

Status

Planning

Primary Resource

(ISC)2 Official Study Guide, Boson practice exams

Practice

Domain-focused study, practice questions

Prerequisite

5 years security experience (or 4 + degree)

Curriculum (8 Domains)

Domain Description Weight Status

1. Security & Risk Management

Governance, compliance, ethics

15%

[ ] Not Started

2. Asset Security

Data classification, ownership

10%

[ ] Not Started

3. Security Architecture

Secure design principles

13%

[ ] Not Started

4. Communication & Network

Network security, channels

13%

[ ] Not Started

5. Identity & Access Management

Authentication, authorization

13%

[ ] Not Started

6. Security Assessment

Testing, auditing, monitoring

12%

[ ] Not Started

7. Security Operations

Incident response, DR/BC

13%

[ ] Not Started

8. Software Development Security

SDLC, secure coding

11%

[ ] Not Started

Progress: 0 / 8 domains (0%)

Current Tasks

Priority Task Due Status

P2

Acquire study materials

2026-03

[ ] Pending

P2

Map work experience to domains

2026-03

[ ] Pending

P2

Create 12-week study schedule

2026-03

[ ] Pending

Key Notes

CISSP Mindset:

  • "Think like a manager, not a technician"

  • Focus on WHAT and WHY, not HOW

  • Risk-based decision making

  • Least privilege, defense in depth

Experience Mapping:

| Domain | Work Experience | |--------|-----------------| | 4. Network | 802.1X, ISE, firewalls | | 5. IAM | ISE, RADIUS, AD, PKI | | 6. Assessment | Vulnerability scanning, audits | | 7. Operations | Incident response, SIEM |

Study Strategy:

  • Study 1 domain per week

  • Practice questions daily

  • Review weak areas on weekends

  • Take practice exam every 2 weeks