CISSP (ISC)² Certification Practice Exams and Tests

Ted Jordan

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Year: 2021
• ISBN:
  9781800565548
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Computer Science
• Subtopic: Certification Guides in Computer Science
• Index: Computer Science

Pass the Certified Information Systems Security Professional Exam with our all-new set of practice exams designed to simulate the latest exam versionKey Features• Get ready to take the CISSP exam with the help of practice questions covering all concepts tested in the exam• Discover and fill the gaps in your knowledge with detailed explanations of answers• Take two full practice exams that simulate CISSP version May 2021Book DescriptionThe CISSP exam is for security professionals who understand that poor security can put a company out of business. The exam covers eight important security domains - risk management, security architecture, data security, network security, identity management, auditing, security operations, and software development security. Designed to cover all the concepts tested in the CISSP exam, CISSP (ISC)2 Certification Practice Exams and Tests will assess your knowledge of information security and introduce you to the tools you need to master to pass the CISSP exam (version May 2021). With more than 100 questions for every CISSP domain, this book will test your understanding and fill the gaps in your knowledge with the help of descriptive answers and detailed explanations. You'll also find two complete practice exams that simulate the real CISSP exam, along with answers.By the end of this book, you'll be ready to take and pass the (ISC)2 CISSP exam and achieve the Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification putting you in the position to build a career as a security engineer, security manager, or chief information security officer (CISO)What you will learn• Understand key principles of security, risk management, and asset security• Become well-versed with topics focused on the security architecture and engineering domain• Test your knowledge of IAM and communication using practice questions• Study the concepts of security assessment, testing, and operations• Find out which security controls are applied in software development security• Find out how you can advance your career by acquiring this gold-standard certificationWho this book is forThis book is for existing and aspiring security professionals, security engineers, security managers, and security experts who want to validate their skills and enhance their careers by passing the CISSP 2021 exam. Prior experience working in at least two of the CISSP security domains will be beneficial.

Chapter I: Scheduling the CISSP Exam

The CISSP exam is seen as one of the world's most respected cyber security certifications. Fortune 1000 companies, the US Federal Government, and the US Department of Defense require individuals to have the certification to advance their career in cyber security. The United Kingdom's National Academic Recognition Information Centre states that the CISSP qualification assessment of knowledge and skills is as good as a master's degree (learn more here: https://www.mercurysolutions.co/blog/cissp-certification-is-equivalent-to-masters-degree-now).

In this introductory chapter, we provide the steps to schedule the exam, find a testing center, and best use this book to put you in the greatest situation for passing and achieving the CISSP certification. We will cover the following:

• Creating an (ISC)2 account
• Finding a nearby Pearson Vue testing center
• Maintaining your CISSP certification
• The CISSP experiential requirements
• How to use this book

Creating an (ISC)² account

The first step to scheduling the exam is to create an account with the testing provider, Pearson Vue Testing Services. Pearson Vue has over 25 years of certification testing experience and works with (ISC)² so that you can schedule and take your exam at one of their many partner testing provider centers.

The first step is to create an account with (ISC)² on the Pearson Vue partner page here: https://home.pearsonvue.com/isc2.

Finding a nearby Pearson Vue testing center

After your Pearson Vue/(ISC)² account is created, log in and select View Exams, and then select the CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam to schedule. (There is an option for Online Exams to take at home, but this is not available for the CISSP exam.)

Select your preferred language, and review the testing policies as needed. These will contain information pertaining to COVID-19 and mask-wearing while at the testing center. Also, the candidate needs to bring two pieces of identification to the testing center; otherwise, the candidate is failed without a refund.

Look your best at the testing center because, as stated in the testing policies, they will take a photograph and a palm vein scan that stays with your (ISC)² account.

The testing policies also include information about rescheduling and cancellation fees. Find the full list of terms and conditions here: https://www.isc2.org/uploadedFiles/Certification_Programs/CBT-Examination-Agreement.pdf.

If you need an accommodation, let them know ahead of time as stated in the testing policies. For example, let (ISC)² know before you arrive if you have mechanical parts on your body, for example, for dialysis; otherwise, you may not be able to take the test on your scheduled day. To request an accommodation, visit this link: https://www.isc2.org/Register-for-Exam.

Next, complete the exam eligibility form with employer information, your address, languages, degrees attained, and whether you are selecting the Associate option.

After this step, choose a convenient testing center. A calendar will pop up for you to choose a convenient date and time to take the exam.

Pay the US$749 exam fee at the checkout and you will then be scheduled to take your exam.

Exam day has arrived

You have studied, taken hundreds of practice questions, and are now ready to sit the CISSP exam. Arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes early. There may be others taking exams, so the Pearson Vue proctors may need time to check you in.

They will ask you for two pieces of identification. A driver's license and a signed credit card are fine. They will also accept a passport or common access card.

You are not allowed to take anything into the testing room, so they will ask you to turn your phone off, and put it in a locker with your keys, wallet, and study notes. They will provide earplugs if desired.

They provide a sheet or two of notepaper to use, but you have to return it to them at the end of the exam.

They will inspect your glasses, pants pockets, mask, and might ask you to frisk yourself.

Next, you enter the exam room and sit at a computer where the exam is displayed. The first screen shown is the terms and conditions. You must accept the terms and conditions before the 25-minute timer runs out; otherwise, you'll fail without a refund. Avoid T&C failure (terms and conditions) by reading them before taking the exam on the (ISC)² website: https:...