3 Mistakes to avoid, so you don't fail the CISSP exam

Countless people study hard and feel ready, yet fail the exam. Avoid their mistakes.

  • Why studying the way you’ve studied successfully before guarantees failing the CISSP exam
  • Why most people studying for the CISSP exam waste much of that time (and how you can study much faster)
  • How nearly all practice tests and questions are misleading

Avoid 3 of the most common CISSP mistakes

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3 Mistakes
to avoid, so you don't fail the CISSP exam

Countless people study hard and feel ready, yet fail the exam. Avoid their mistakes.

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  • Using your previous successful study methods does not ensure success on the CISSP exam.
  • Why most people studying for the CISSP exam waste much of that time (and how you can study much faster).
  • How nearly all practice tests and questions are misleading.
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Avoid 3 of the most common CISSP mistakes

We'll teach you how to avoid these mistakes for FREE.

By entering your contact info above, you are requesting updates about our upcoming training and access to our newsletters. You can opt out at any time.

3 Mistakes to avoid, so you don't fail the CISSP exam

Countless people study hard and feel ready, yet fail the exam.
Avoid their mistakes.

  • Why studying the way you’ve studied successfully before guarantees failing the CISSP exam
  • Why most people studying for the CISSP exam waste much of that time (and how you can study much faster)
  • How nearly all practice tests and questions are misleading

Avoid 3 of the most common CISSP mistakes

We'll teach you how to avoid these mistakes for FREE.

By entering your contact info above, you are requesting updates about our upcoming training and access to our newsletters. You can opt out at any time.

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Exam pass date: April 8, 2024

I am more than happy to share my success due greatly to Destination Certification's Rob, John and Lou! I will be passing on to anyone in the future about this course prior to the CISSP test.

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Exam pass date: Mar 30, 2024

Destination Certification was instrumental in helping me pass the CISSP exam by organizing and managing the information in a manner that made complex concepts easy to comprehend. Rob and John's approach to how the materials not only laid a great foundation to fully comprehend the topics covered on the exam, but made me a more competent security professional.

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Exam pass date: Mar 25, 2024

As I embarked on the daunting journey of preparing for the CISSP certification, the vast sea of information seemed overwhelming. Then, I discovered Destination Certification—an oasis of clarity in the desert of complexity. Their meticulously crafted learning path streamlined the essentials, imparting not just fragmented domain knowledge but a holistic understanding of security principles. The comprehensive approach of Destination Certification was a game-changer, enabling me to grasp complex concepts effortlessly. Thanks to their methodical guidance, I not only passed the exam on my first attempt but also gained a profound insight into the realm of security. I am immensely grateful for the exceptional teaching provided by Destination Certification. Their dedication to excellence deserves recognition, and I sincerely thank them for empowering me on my certification journey. If only every certification had a course of such caliber!

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Exam pass date: Mar 20, 2024

John, Rob, Lou and the extended team give you the best chance of passing the CISSP with their tailored concepts to hone in on that gives you clarity on what is important to know for the exam. The course does enforce a more managerial approach throughout which makes it the only needed source of reference in the objective. The team culture is very down to earth and personable which did stand out to me from start to finish with the right intensions for your benefit. I am very grateful to have taken a chance with hard working and passionate people.

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Exam pass date: Mar 9, 2024

MasterClass is one of the best CISSP exam prep out there. The online videos and contents are very informative. Great one on one sessions with Lou. The live sessions are the best. Rob and Jon are available to answer any questions. "Read the exam question 3 times before you look at the answer!

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Exam pass date: Mar 4, 2024

I had been studying a long time to take the exam. I stumbled upon the CISSP MindMaps and took the Cryptography Mini MasterClass. I signed up shortly after that and the rest is history. This course helped me organize and pass the exam in a way my many other study resources couldn’t do. I have already started recommending Destination Certification to colleagues.

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Destination Certification, (Lou, Rob, and John) have expertly condensed the complexities of Cybersecurity into digestible, essential knowledge. This course has polished my two decades of experience, increasing my value to clients and stakeholders. Just follow their lead, trust their process and you can’t go wrong. I highly recommend their course.

Jesse DeGarmo

Exam pass date: February 28, 2024

I actually started thinking about the CISSP in about 2004, with books to prove it. However, I finally arrived at the point in my career where I could see this was long overdue, and Destination Certification made an extremely well-crafted product, that prepared me for the CISSP examine in the best possible way. Even after – it is still enjoyable to revisit the material.

Santosh Murugkar

Exam pass date: February 28, 2024

Huge thanks to Destination Cert Team! Rob & John's made concepts clear, wonderful study materials, memory maps and Mr. Lou's mentorship boosted my confidence. I passed the exam!

James Dooley

Exam pass date: February 27, 2024

The course material was very designed - it was concise, thorough, and organized logically in an easy-to-understand flow. The mentorship with Lou was great and he was a fantastic resource to bounce ideas off of.

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Exam pass date: February 23, 2024

The training materials were really a great refresher for the learnings that I have gained through my career. The support and guidance from Lou is truly inspiring. Thanks a lot for all the support.

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Exam pass date: February 8, 2024

Rob and John present the material in an easy to follow, understand and (the most important part) engaging manner. The mind maps and the knowledge assessments were key to shoring up areas that needed work. The class was invaluable for expanding my knowledge and passing the exam. Will definitely be taking classes from them in the future.

Justin Arias

Exam pass date: January 31, 2024

With two weeks until the exam, I needed a clear and concise course direction to study for the CISSP. Destination Certification provided an excellent course which concisely discussed the main points and tie the domains together. The overall platform provides great resources for each person to learn and retain the information in their way, whether that is video, text, or knowledge checks. I was able to pass my exam right at question 125 and I know Destination Certification had a huge impact on the overall result.

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Not only is everything about Destination Certification visually appealing, the content is truly fantastic. Everything is laid out in a logical manner with videos, book, assessments, all presented in an easy-to-understand format. Rob and John really bring this material to life, and the correct attitude and mindset is presented throughout, so by the end of your learning it is second nature (which is crucial for the exam). I encourage you to conquer the CISSP mountain as I did, with Destination CISSP as your path and guide.

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When I initially enrolled, I was apprehensive about whether investing a substantial amount of money would be worthwhile. However, I can assure you that Rob and John are just genius. They not only helped me pass the exam but also transformed me into an excellent security engineer. Their teaching has become invaluable in my professional career, making the CISSP journey significantly easier for me. Thank you. I'm really happy that I found you.

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Destination Certification serves as the ultimate resource for successfully passing the exam, equipping individuals not only with the knowledge to excel in the test but also fostering a comprehensive understanding of the material. This holistic approach contributes to the development of individuals into well-rounded and proficient security professionals.

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Exam pass date: December 24, 2023

Destination Certification helped focus my learning by breaking down tough concepts into bite sized chunks. I used this as a primary resource and could not be happier with the results.

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Exam pass date: December 2, 2023

After seeing so much praise about the Destination Certification Masterclass, I decided to give it a try, and I’m so glad I did! The resources provided in the class were so much easier to digest than sitting down and reading through hundreds of pages of text in other study guides.

A big thank you to the team for putting it all together and hosting the live study sessions!

Hi! We're Rob & John the CISSP Master Instructors

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John Berti

Co-founder & Master Instructor

CCSP, CISSP, SSCP, CISM



John  is the other major driving force behind the success of the Destination Certification CISSP program. With over 25 years in the field, a wealth of global experience, and an exceptional ability to make complex topics simple, John brings the CISSP concepts to life through out of the box teaching approaches which lead to our industry-high exam success rates.

John is one of Canada’s leading Information Security professionals with outstanding credentials:

  • Over 25 years of Cyber Risk and Security experience in the industry.
  • 20 years of practical involvement, experience with, and providing advice to ISC2.
  • Co-authored the best-selling CISSP exam preparation guide, ‘Official ISC2 Guide to the CISSP Exam.’
  • Relevant involvement in helping ISC2 develop materials for the official CISSP curriculum, and sample CISSP exam questions.

John has facilitated hundreds of classes worldwide and quite literally wrote the first official book on CISSP exam preparation.

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Rob Witcher

Co-founder & Master Instructor

CCSP, CISSP, SSCP, CISM,CISA, CSX-P, CIPM,
MCSE:Security, PMP



Rob  is one of the driving forces behind the success of the Destination Certification CISSP program. He is technical wizard directing the creation of the integrated intelligent learning system.

Rob has over 20 years of intense security, privacy, and cloud assurance experience, including:

  • Guided multiple companies in responding to and recovering from (global headline level) security & privacy breaches
  • Lead PCI readiness engagements, SOC2 audits, cloud assessments & security maturity reviews
  • Managed the development of multi-year security strategies & enterprise-wide privacy operating models
  • Acted as the CIO of a global mining company

Rob has delivered hundreds of CCSP, CISSP, and ISACA classes globally over the last 10 years.

Rob is a dedicated and creative instructor who is deeply invested in the success of our students. He brings an entertaining delivery style that is grounded in years of experience and a deep understanding of what is required for success on the CISSP & CCSP exams.


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