Phase 0: Materials & Schedule
Phase 0: Materials & Schedule
Acquire Study Materials
| Material | Purpose | Priority | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
(ISC)2 Official Study Guide 9th Edition |
Primary textbook — all 8 domains |
P0 |
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(ISC)2 Official Practice Tests 3rd Edition |
Domain-specific practice questions |
P0 |
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Boson Practice Exams |
Realistic CAT-format exam simulation |
P1 |
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Destination Certification MindMaps (YouTube) |
Free visual domain summaries — watch before each domain |
P0 (free) |
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Kelly Handerhan (Cybrary) — "Why You Will Pass the CISSP" |
Mindset and exam strategy |
P1 |
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Sunflower CISSP Summary |
Quick reference (11-page PDF) |
P2 |
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Setup Study Environment
# Create study directory
mkdir -p ~/atelier/_bibliotheca/domus-captures/docs/modules/ROOT/pages/education/cisspDaily Study Routine
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
Morning (30 min) |
25 practice questions from previous domain |
Evening (90 min) |
Read current domain chapter + take notes + map to real experience |
Weekend (3 hrs) |
Deep dive on weak areas + full practice exam (bi-weekly) |
Schedule Exam
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Schedule the exam NOW. Having a date creates accountability. Target: May 30 or 31, 2026 — leaves 1-2 days buffer before June 1 deadline. ISC2 exam scheduling: www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp/cissp-exam-outline |
| Check | Status |
|---|---|
(ISC)2 Official Study Guide acquired |
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(ISC)2 Practice Tests acquired |
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Boson Practice Exams purchased |
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Exam scheduled (target May 30-31) |
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Daily study block set (2 hrs/day) |
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YouTube MindMaps bookmarked |
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