Official (Isc)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK [With CDROM]

Have not read the entire book but it is very helpful for my graduate network security class.

First off, this is a CBK and not a study guide. It can easily serve as a desk reference manual since it explains all the domains in great detail. A little dry in some areas ;> but definitely complete. I recommend this for anyone who wants to know more than "just the answer" for the CISSP exam. Oh yeah, I have degrees in both IS & IA and this book serves as my SME.

I bought this book on the recommendation of current certified CISSP that I work with. As an aid they also recommended Shon Harris book too. I will update this review when I pass the exam.

If you are thinking about taking the CISSP exam, I would highly recomend this book (and others as well). Think about it, why not read the book that is published by the ones who created & manage the test itself ? No brainer right ? This book is roughly 715 pages of reading and it is well put together. However, I stongly recomend that you also read the All-In-One CISSP by Shon Harris. You must keep in mind that the ISC CBK is written by multiple authors (each chapter is a different auther), so the melody of the book changes throughout. However, it is a great reference and should be included as your CISSP study guide. Highly recomended !! Also Read: All-In-One CISSP CISSP Passport CISSP for Dummies Take PLENTY of practice tests !!!!!!

First, I am an Authorized (ISC)2 instructor, but my comments are my own, not endorsed by (ISC)2. This book is a major rewrite and improvement over the prior version. The examples are clear, the information is up to date (at least up to the printing date; things are sure to change). It makes a great supplement to the official course and would also be useful to those trying to do it on their own. For those that don't know, the CBK (Common Body of Knowledge) on which the book, the course and the test are all based, is updated each year. This is, to date, the only book that matches the latest CBK revision. It lists the 13 contributors and their credentials; all are well known experts in their fields. By comparision, the competitive titles are written by one or two people who have the impossible job of knowing everything. If you only get one book, get this one.