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CISSP Study Guide 2025

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Master information security across all 8 domains with advanced concepts, risk management frameworks, and legal compliance. 16-week comprehensive study plan.

16

Weeks

8

Domains

150

Questions

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CISSP Exam Overview

What You'll Master

The CISSP certification validates your expertise in designing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity programs. You'll demonstrate advanced knowledge across 8 security domains and prove your ability to think like a security leader.

  • Design and implement comprehensive security programs
  • Manage enterprise-level security operations
  • Assess and mitigate complex security risks
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Lead incident response and business continuity efforts
  • Architect secure systems and networks
Exam Details

Duration

3 hours

Questions

100-150 adaptive

Format

CAT (Adaptive)

Passing Score

700/1000

Cost

$749 USD

Experience Required

5 years

8 Security Domains

15%
Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

  • Confidentiality, integrity, and availability concepts

  • Security governance principles

Study Time: 2 weeks

10%
Domain 2: Asset Security

  • Information and asset classification

  • Data handling requirements

Study Time: 1.5 weeks

13%
Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering

  • Security models and architecture

  • Security capabilities of systems

Study Time: 2 weeks

13%
Domain 4: Communication and Network Security

  • Network protocols and secure communications

  • Network attacks and countermeasures

Study Time: 2 weeks

13%
Domain 5: Identity and Access Management

  • Identity and access provisioning lifecycle

  • Authentication, authorization, and accountability

Study Time: 2 weeks

12%
Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing

  • Security assessment and testing strategies

  • Security control testing

Study Time: 2 weeks

13%
Domain 7: Security Operations

  • Security operations concepts

  • Incident management

Study Time: 2 weeks

11%
Domain 8: Software Development Security

  • Security in the software development lifecycle

  • Application security controls

Study Time: 1.5 weeks

16-Week Study Plan

Security & Risk Management

Week 1-2

  • Study Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

  • Learn CIA triad and security principles

  • Understand risk management frameworks

  • Complete Domain 1 practice questions (50 questions)

Asset Security & Architecture

Week 3-4

  • Study Domain 2: Asset Security

  • Study Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering

  • Learn data classification and security models

  • Complete Domains 2-3 practice questions (75 questions)

Network Security

Week 5-6

  • Study Domain 4: Communication and Network Security

  • Learn network protocols and security devices

  • Understand network attacks and countermeasures

  • Complete Domain 4 practice questions (50 questions)

Identity & Access Management

Week 7-8

  • Study Domain 5: Identity and Access Management

  • Learn authentication and authorization methods

  • Understand federated identity concepts

  • Complete Domain 5 practice questions (50 questions)

Security Assessment & Testing

Week 9-10

  • Study Domain 6: Security Assessment and Testing

  • Learn vulnerability assessment techniques

  • Understand penetration testing methodologies

  • Complete Domain 6 practice questions (50 questions)

Security Operations

Week 11-12

  • Study Domain 7: Security Operations

  • Learn incident response procedures

  • Understand logging and monitoring

  • Complete Domain 7 practice questions (50 questions)

Software Development Security

Week 13-14

  • Study Domain 8: Software Development Security

  • Learn secure SDLC practices

  • Understand application security controls

  • Complete Domain 8 practice questions (50 questions)

Final Review & Mock Exams

Week 15-16

  • Take 3 full-length practice exams (150 questions each)

  • Review all 8 domains integration

  • Focus on weak areas and advanced concepts

  • Final exam preparation and strategy

Study Resources

Official (ISC)² Resources

  • Official (ISC)² CISSP CBK

  • CISSP Official Study Guide

  • (ISC)² Practice Tests

  • CISSP Flash Cards

Popular Study Materials

  • Shon Harris All-in-One Guide

  • Eric Conrad CISSP Study Guide

  • Mike Chapple CISSP Guide

  • Boson ExSim Practice Tests

Practice & Assessment

  • ExamCoachAI CISSP Practice Tests

  • Domain-specific practice questions

  • Adaptive learning assessments

  • Timed simulation exams

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Master all 8 security domains with our comprehensive study guide and practice with advanced CISSP questions to earn your certification.
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