Eleventh Hour CISSP® Study Guide

CISSP preparation is a broad undertaking; this third-edition study guide takes a more concentrated approach. Eleventh Hour CISSP® Study Guide organizes its review around the certification’s knowledge domains and brings key information-security concepts into a concise, exam-focused format.

Start with the principles behind security

The opening material on Security Risk Management lays out the ideas that support many other security decisions: confidentiality, integrity and availability; identity and authentication; authorization and accountability; least privilege; and defense in depth. It also introduces risk analysis, governance, legal and regulatory issues, and the language used to discuss security priorities with organizational leadership.

Review with the exam in mind

Rather than treating security as a collection of disconnected terms, the book links foundational concepts to practical concerns such as threats and vulnerabilities, safeguards, compliance, and the cost of risk. Exam-oriented summaries and challenging questions give readers a way to revisit key objectives and check their grasp of difficult material.

A compact companion for CISSP candidates

The streamlined format suits readers looking for a structured refresher, including professionals reviewing familiar territory and candidates using it alongside a more expansive study plan. The authors are Eric Conrad, Seth Misenar, and Joshua Feldman; Bryan Simon is credited as technical editor.

Edition note: This is the third edition, published in 2016. Its exam coverage reflects the framework of that time, so candidates preparing for a current exam should supplement it with up-to-date materials.