Three killer resources to prepare for the CISSP exam

With demand for skilled Cyber Security professionals at an all-time high, the industry-recognised Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is becoming increasingly popular.

As it stands, there are currently 4,607 certified CISSPs in the UK, according to the (ISC)² member count, yet ITJobsWatch reports more than 1,000 vacancies highlighting the CISSP certification as a requirement. With an average salary of £56,125 (up 12.25% on 2013) and the plethora of available jobs, now has never been a better time to consider becoming a CISSP.

Here are three killer resources to prepare for the CISSP exam.

In my opinion, it's always best to go official, so make sure you get your hands on The Official (ISC)² Guide to the CISSP CBK. It might be more expensive than other guides, but going for a cheaper alternative is often a false economy, as the official guide is more comprehensive and up-to-date.

The current CISSP CBK Guide reflects all the latest developments in the field, such as mobile security and cloud computing.

You can purchase the guide in three formats:

• Hardcover
• iTunes
• Kindle
  
  

Another fantastic and free resource from Search Security is the CISSP Essentials Security School, which provides 10 lessons covering each domain, 450 minutes of video presentations, an insider's guide to each domain, and a quiz simulating the real exam.

The resource is put together by Shon Harris, a CISSP, MCSE, and President of Logical Security.

3. Free CISSP webcasts straight from (ISC)²

(ISC)² released a series of 10 free CISSP webcasts which will run you through exactly what you need to know before attempting the exam. They consist of a detailed overview of each domain covered in the exam as well as all the knowledge expected of a CISSP. This is a must-view before you even consider taking an exam.

If you're still in doubt about the value of CISSP, check out this short video.