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CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Fifth Edition |  | Author: Shon Harris
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 5
Pages: 1216
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Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.8 x 2.7
ISBN: 0071602178
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.8
EAN: 9780071602174
ASIN: 0071602178
Publication Date: January 15, 2010
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Product Description
Get complete coverage of the latest release of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam inside this comprehensive, fully updated resource. Written by the leading expert in IT security certification and training, this authoritative guide covers all 10 CISSP exam domains developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2). You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the CISSP exam with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. COVERS ALL 10 CISSP DOMAINS: - Information security and risk management
- Access control
- Security architecture and design
- Physical and environmental security
- Telecommunications and network security
- Cryptography
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
- Legal regulations, compliance, and investigations
- Application security
- Operations security
THE CD-ROM FEATURES: - Hundreds of practice exam questions
- Video training excerpt from the author
- E-book
Shon Harris, CISSP, is a security consultant, a former member of the Information Warfare unit in the Air Force, and a contributing writer to Information Security Magazine and Windows 2000 Magazine. She is the author of the previous editions of this book.
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 Edition comparison February 24, 2010
Old Timer
21 out of 24 found this review helpful
I bought the third edition of this book in October 2009 to prepare for the exam. The reason for buying that instead of this fifth edition is obvious. It cost me only $2.95 plus $4.00 shipping. I was a little worry at the beginning because of the new material that was added since 2005. However, I though I can supplement with material in the internet. At the end, I don't have the time because the exam was on January 16, 2010 which gave me less than 4 months. During the exam, I did not see anything that I have not seen in the third edition. If you know something about the exam, you know they are not going to ask you directly about a concept or technology. So, you really have to understand the material. Since CISSP is more about principle and concept and less about specific technology, using a third or fifth edition is not going to make a big different. I passed the exam in one shot. Don't get me wrong. Getting the latest and the greatest is always good and I will consider getting the fifth in the near future when I need to brush up the knowledge. But if you want to save a little of money, consider getting the fourth or the third.
The Gold Standard for CISSP January 30, 2010
C. W. Thompson (Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA)
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is the absolute gold standard, the one-stop shopping reference for CISSP certification! The price is economical enough to highlight its passages and put notes in its margins. It is the fifty-dollar solution to the horrifically expensive test.
Every IT professional I met, who passed the CISSP test the FIRST time, credits the Shon Harris CISSP manual.
It is the preferred reference for corporations to hand out free to thier employees.
Shon Harris, CISSP AIO 5th Edition - Great Buy! January 30, 2010
Brian Anderson (US Armed Forces)
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
I find this book to be very well written and contains alot of updated materials. I was getting a bit upset that I couldnt find a updated reference material until I found out about this edition. I would recommend this book to anyone who is attempting to get their CISSP. I've just started reading the book today and managed to get to Chapter 3. This book is very well written, and the cd contains multiple PDF's, that I use to read on my cell phone. I also like how the PDF's are broken down into chapters. It helps set small goals and allows you to feel accomplished after reading a 100+ page chapter!
I passed the CISSP using only this book and a TON of preparation May 31, 2010
S. L. Fulton (Durham, NC United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
There is no simple formula to prepare for the CISSP certification, and no single resource which can guarantee success on the certification exam since every applicant's background is unique. However, this book (fifth edition) was my only resource in preparing for the exam and I passed on my first attempt (April 24, 2010).
I spent 60+ hours in preparation for the exam... that's 60+ hours of DEDICATED individual study using this book and CD, not 60+ hours spent web surfing during lunch hours or commercial breaks. My recent background is in middle management, with 20 years experience in network architecture and data security, so I already had a firm technical foundation for the test areas dealing with protocols and encryption variations. I also have an MS in Computer Science. Nonetheless, the exam was so broad, with topics covering general principles and concepts, that I could have prepared twice as long and still left the exam with questions about the outcome.
My personal opinion is that formal classroom instruction, through one of the many organizations offering CISSP preparation courses, is a worthwhile companion to Shon Harris' book. A study group is also a good idea. You will not obtain CISSP certification if you take the exam without preparation. This book (fifth edition) was sufficient, but not 100% comprehensive, to prepare me for passing the CISSP test.
Note: Some reviewers do not appreciate Shon's frequent analogies and humor. Most of her analogies helped me internalize the complex topics, but that's my personal learning style. The efforts at humor were generally awful, but every once in a while she was subtle and brilliant enough to make me laugh out loud. Working through Shon's unique writing style was not a problem for me... I actually found it refreshing.
Best written resource to study for your CISSP March 27, 2010
A. Bell (Chantilly, VA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Shon's fluid writing style is enjoyable to read, and communicates effectively, much better than what I've seen from any other CISSP book. However, it takes some time to get through. I only gave myself a month to read it before the exam and I was CRAZY. I think two months would be more reasonable, but to get it done you really need to come up with a schedule and track your progress. If you don't have time for that, I'd recommend attending a bootcamp.
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