Appendix: Post-Certification TODOs

Acquire study materials

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(ISC)2 Guide, Practice Tests, Boson

Schedule exam (May 30-31)

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ISC2 Pearson VUE

Set daily study block (2 hrs)

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Non-negotiable for 57 days

Submit endorsement application

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Within 9 months of passing

Identify ISC2 CISSP endorser

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Must be active CISSP holder

Map experience to domains for endorsement

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assessment.adoc has the mapping

Pay annual maintenance fee ($125/year)

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Required to maintain certification

Begin CPE tracking (40 CPEs/year)

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120 CPEs over 3-year cycle

Update resume with CISSP

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After endorsement complete

Update LinkedIn

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ISC2 digital badge

Evaluate consulting opportunities

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CISSP + CCNP + infrastructure portfolio

Consider CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP concentrations

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After 2 years of CISSP experience