CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide

Product Description

Building on the popular Sybex Study Guide approach, CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Study Guide, 4th Edition provides 100% coverage of the CISSP Body of Knowledge exam objectives. Find clear and concise information on crucial security topics, practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience, and cutting-edge exam preparation software, including two full-length bonus exams and electronic flashcards. Prepare yourself by reviewing the key exam topics, including access control, application security, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, cryptography; information security and risk management, and security architecture and design telecommunications and network security.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #61147 in Books
* Published on: 2008-07-08
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 841 pages

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover
Comprehensive preparation for the CISSP certification exam

Gaining your CISSP certification shows you commitment to you profession and enhances your credibility and marketability in the field. Through real-world scenarios, written labs, and full coverage of the exam's Common Body of Knowledge, these expert authors give you not only the tools you need to prepare for the exam, but the skills you need to be successful in you work. Key topics covered include access control, business continuity, cryptography, biometrics, software security testing, and much more. This updated and essential guide also offers practical advice on how to pass the exam. Inside, you;ll find:

* Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
* Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills
* Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
* Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
* Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
* A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track you exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.

Featured on the CD

Sybex Test Engine:
Test you knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and two full-length 250-questions bonus exams.

Electronic Flashcards:
Reinforce you understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm Handheld.

Also on the CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

About the Author
James Michael Stewart, CISSP, has been writing and training for more than 14 years, with a current focus on security. He has taught dozens of CISSP training courses, not to mention numerous sessions on Windows security and the Certified Ethical Hacker certification. He is the author of several books and courseware sets on security certification, Microsoft topics, and network administration. More information about Michael can be found at his website: www.impactonline.com

Ed Tittel is a full-time freelance writer, trainer, and consultant specializing in matters related to information security, markup languages, and networking technologies. He is a regular contributor to numerous TechTarget websites; teaches online security and technology courses for companies including HP, Sony, and Motorola; and writes regularly for Tom’s Hardware. Ed’s professional bio and other information are available at www.edtittel.com

Mike Chapple , CISSP, is an IT security professional with the University of Notre Dame. In the past, he was chief information officer of Brand Institute and an information security researcher with the National Security Agency and the U.S. Air Force. His primary areas of expertise include network intrusion detection and access controls. Mike is a frequent contributor to TechTarget’s SearchSecurity site, a technical editor for Information Security magazine, and the author of several information security titles including The GSEC Prep Guide from Wiley and Information Security Illuminated from Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Customer Reviews

Great resource4
Nutshell review - This is a very good CISSP review resource and has a very good software testing engine that comes with it. Well written, concise, easy to absorb.

VERY GOOD BOOK -Briefer than Shon Harris Book5
This book is adequate to pass the CISSP exam --I did, and only like 600 pages to read. I also go the Shon Harris book, but it is tooo loong-- like 1000 pages, and too detailed. I also got the Official ISC2 book to hear it from 'the horse's mouth'. All 3 have CD ROMs with questions. This book is a bit dated now, Shon's book was re-released in late 2006.
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You want to try to really pass the CISSP the first time. Good Luck!!

No Errata Available2
The author mentions an Errata for corrections to this book. You would think that a book published in 2004 that the author clearly stated various errors would be available at the Sybex site - where it belongs. Unfortunately, no such errata exists and I highly doubt it will ever exist. I also noticed some errors, not enough to worry me though.

The book is a reasonable early read to familiarize yourself with the CISSP exam content. The questions are not up to typical Sybex Certification Book standards - just not well written. Sybex Certification books are normally fantastic and very well edited.

I also read the Shon Harris All-in-One book. The Shon Harris book is extremely well written and has an unbelievable number of really well thought out CISSP questions to practice on. The text in her book is superb - well worth reading the whole book. If I had to choose between the two books - I strongly recommend purchasing the Shon Harris book instead of this book.

If the author can provide a URL for the current errata - please do so for those persons that did purchase your book instead of knocking the critics.