The easiest
way to get your
CISSP Certification
CISSP training on what you need to study — at a pace that works for you
The CISSP exam has been updated, and so has our MasterClass!
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Our CISSP MasterClass Explained:
CISSP training program that focuses on the exact things you don’t know
The MasterClass will automatically adjust to your knowledge.
When you go through an assessment, study with flashcards, or take a practice exam, the system will recognize if you have any gaps in your knowledge.
Your personalized CISSP review course updates to reflect what you still need to study, so you always have a clear path forward.
You will almost automatically spend your time studying in the most efficient way possible.
Let’s say you get something wrong in an assessment.
Here’s what you get:
Let’s say you get something wrong
in an assessment.
Here’s what you get:
Or let’s say you want to get a clear image of what you still need to study before you’re ready for the exam.
You see that at the glance your CISSP prep course.
You see what you’ve already learned (purple), things you need to review (orange), and what you haven’t yet gone through. You see that for each domain, and you can expand a domain to see which subtopics you still need to study more.
Did you know the CISSP exam will focus on your weakest areas?
After your CISSP exam, if you talk with other participants, they'll all describe a test focused on totally different topics. However, they will all describe a test focused on whatever topics they feel least comfortable with.
As soon as you answer any questions wrong, the exam will adjust. You'll see more and more, often more and more difficult, questions about the areas you got wrong.
In a similar way, our MasterClass will guide you to study the exact areas you might still struggle with. If the real exam hones in on your weaknesses, you won't feel surprised or helpless. You'll know you can answer the questions and get the certification, no matter what the exam throws at you.
Direct answers
from expert teachers
to your questions
You’ll have an easy time preparing for your CISSP certification with everything you need for the CISSP exam. The video lessons make even the trickiest concepts clear and practical.
However, with such a wide range of topics, you might have
some questions about specific topics. If you find yourself
wondering about something, you have access to some of
the top experts in the industry. You get direct, personal answers to all your question.
Rob Witcher
Co-founder & Master Instructor
CCSP, CISSP, CCSK, CISM, CISA, CSX-P, CIPM,MCSE:
Security, PMP
John Berti
Co-founder & Master Instructor
CCSP, CISSP, SSCP, CISM
Hear from our students
Charlie Gibson
Dan VanBeek
Valery Rinconi Sllim
Craig Caldwell
Kush Behl
Asim Khwaja
The most engaging CISSP training you can find
Most CISSP resources are anything but entertaining. You might be surprised when you see ours.
The CISSP training adjusts to your schedule and keeps you on track
No matter how much you can study each day or week, the CISSP training will adjust to your schedule and keep you on track.
Study like you have no other life
If you can put the rest of your life on hold for a while, you can study for the exam very quickly. We routinely guide people through it all in a week. It’s a bit brutal, but doable.
Study while juggling a job and family
If you can’t just tell your spouse to deal with the kids for a week, this is the best pace for you. You will likely need 4 - 10 weeks to prepare for the exam.
Study when your other responsibilities leave you with time
If you’re busy and don’t want to adjust your schedule significantly, you should know that the CISSP certification course will take a few months. But you absolutely can do it.
The most common reason people fail the exam
The most common reason people fail the CISSP exam is that they prepare for it as if it was a technical exam.
Sure, you need to study a wide range of technical information. But even if you can recite the entire official 1,300-page CISSP training book, you can easily fail the exam.
Many of the questions offer you multiple correct answers. You need to pick the option that is best for the organization.
In other words, you need to think more like a CEO than a typical security practitioner.
Here’s an example of what that means in practice:
How we’ll make it as easy as possible
for you to pass your CISSP exam
(On your first try)
CISSP training in a nutshell
Your personal
CISSP mentor
Getting your CISSP certification is no small feat. Having an experienced mentor to help you along the way can make the journey far easier.
As soon as you start the Preferred or Premier MasterClasses , you can schedule your first call with your assigned mentor. They’ll help you with any questions you have about the process, the exam preparation, or anything else that might help you get your certification more easily.
All throughout the process, you can reach out to your mentor if you have any questions you need help with.
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personal mentoring
Lou Hablas
Lead CISSP Mentor
CISSP
The Destination
Certification CISSP
MasterClass
The video lessons are the heart of the MasterClass.
You learn one clearly defined topic in each video. In addition
to the technical side, you immediately also understand the
bigger-picture considerations you will be tested on in the
CISSP exam.
We’ve done our best to make the content easy to consume.
With over 170 videos, each topic is in bite-sized chunks.
We can’t promise that you’ll find every video fascinating, but
hopefully you’ll appreciate our efforts to make the ideas
more engaging than a typical security lecture.
Detailed written explanations
You get a clear, written summary of every critical concept. These summaries expand on the topics to provide a greater depth of understanding. They include all the tables and diagrams we use in the videos to make it easy for you to dig deeper.
Knowledge Assessments
Each section has its own knowledge assessment. They make it easy for you to focus on only the topics you still need to learn more about. You see what topics you should study more and get direct links to the exact right resources.
Exactly aligned to the most recent ISC2 Exam Outline
Everything you need to learn for the exam is covered. You don’t need to look for additional information anywhere else.
1.1
Professional ethics
1.2
Security concepts
1.3
Security governance principles
1.4
Determine compliance and other requirements
1.5
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
1.6
Requirements for investigation types
Requirements for investigation types
1.7
Security policy, standards, procedures, and guidelines
Security policy, standards, procedures, and guidelines
1.8
Business continuity (BC) requirements
Business continuity (BC) requirements
1.9
Personnel security policies and procedures
Personnel security policies and procedures
1.10
Risk management concepts
Risk management concepts
1.11
Threat modeling concepts and methodologies
Threat modeling concepts and methodologies
1.12
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) concepts
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) concepts
1.13
Security awareness, education, and training program
Security awareness, education, and training program
2.1
Identify and classify information and assets
2.2
Establish information and asset handling requirements
2.3
Provision resources securely
2.4
Manage data lifecycle
2.5
Ensure appropriate asset retention (e.g., End-of-Life (EOL), End-of-Support (EOS))
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
2.6
Determine data security controls and compliance requirements
Requirements for investigation types
3.1
Research, implement and manage engineering processes using secure design principles
3.2
Understand the fundamental concepts of security models
(e.g., Biba, Star Model, Bell-LaPadula)
3.3
Select controls based upon systems security requirements
3.4
Understand security capabilities of Information Systems (IS) (e.g., memory protection, Trusted (TPM), encryption/decryption
3.5
Assess and mitigate the vulnerabilities of security architectures, designs, and solution elements
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
3.6
Select and determine cryptographic solutions
Requirements for investigation types
3.7
Understand methods of cryptanalytic attacks
Requirements for investigation types
3.8
Apply security principles to site and facility design
Requirements for investigation types
3.9
Design site and facility security controls
Requirements for investigation types
4.1
Assess and implement secure design principles in network architectures
4.2
Secure network components
4.3
Implement secure communication channels according to design
5.1
Control physical and logical access to assets
5.2
Manage identification and authentication of people, devices, and services
5.3
Federated identity with a third-party service
5.4
Implement and manage authorization mechanisms
5.5
Manage the identity and access provisioning lifecycle
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
5.6
Implement authentication systems
Requirements for investigation types
Requirements for investigation types
6.1
Design and validate assessment, test, and audit strategies
6.2
Conduct security control testing
6.3
Collect security process data (e.g., technical and administrative)
6.4
Analyze test output and generate report
6.5
Conduct or facilitate security audits
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
Requirements for investigation types
7.1
Understand and comply with investigations
7.2
Conduct logging and monitoring activities
7.3
Perform Configuration Management (CM) (e.g., provisioning, baselining, automation)
7.4
Apply foundational security operations concepts
7.5
Apply resource protection
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
7.6
Conduct incident management
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
7.7
Operate and maintain detective and preventative measures
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
7.8
Implement and support patch and vulnerability management
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
7.9
Understand and participate in change management processes
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
7.10
Implement recovery strategies
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
7.11
Implement Disaster Recovery (DR) processes
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
7.12
Test Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP)
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
7.13
Participate in Business Continuity (BC) planning and exercises
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
Requirements for investigation types
8.1
Understand and integrate security in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
8.2
Identify and apply security controls in software development ecosystems
8.3
Assess the effectiveness of software security
8.4
Assess security impact of acquired software
8.5
Define and apply secure coding guidelines and standards
Legal and regulatory issues that pertain to information security in a holistic context
Requirements for investigation types
Live calls with your
expert teachers
If you ever want a personal answer to a question, you can reach out to us. But you can also come to our weekly live calls to get answers directly.
At least one of our expert instructors is there to answer your questions live. We’ll continue for as long as there are questions, so you don’t need to worry about missing your chance to get answers.
Our Study Guide
The official ISC2 CISSP training course is not known for its entertainment value. It’s 1,300 pages of small print with very few images. The information is accurate, of course, but reading it is an Olympic-level exercise in concentration and persistence.
We’ve created our own CISSP study guide, which is a far easier read. It still covers everything you need to learn to pass your exam. And not just the technical stuff either. Just like the Masterclass, we’ve made sure you understand the management-level implications of things, too, because that’s not only what the exam tests for, but also what makes you a great security professional.
Our Workbook
The workbook makes studying even easier for you.
The workbook exactly aligns with our class making it easy for you to take notes and memorize the critical information.
Our students love one small feature: there’s QR codes / short URLs throughout the book linking directly to the video covering the topic of that page.
Flashcard app
There are hundreds of terms that you need to know to pass the CISSP exam.
We’ve got you covered with our intuitive flashcard app. As you go through the flashcards you can easily mark the terms you know and which you don’t and need to review.
Our iOS and Android flashcard app connects to your MasterClass account. As you go through the flashcards and mark them, our system gains an ever more detailed understanding of what you know vs. what you need to review, so you can spend your study time even more efficiently.
The over 1,100 flashcards provide terms and associated definitions that are critical to know to pass your CISSP exam easily.
Whether you have a few minutes while waiting for the food you ordered or you sit down to study for an hour, the flashcards are an easy way to learn the key terms and their definitions.
MindMaps to clarify how everything fits
together
You need to understand not only a lot of different topics, but also how they fit together to pass the CISSP exam. This might seem simple, but when there are easily dozens of interlocking topics, a simple text explanation will be difficult to understand.
We use MindMap videos to put everything together. We go through each major topic in a section so you can easily see the connections.
The MindMaps also serve as good reminders of the big picture later on. You can print them out and use them to make sure you go through every relevant consideration in your work.
Here's an example MindMap Video:
The most realistic CISSP practice exam in the world
You can easily find thousands of practice questions. However, many people who have correctly answered thousands of practice questions feel completely lost when they see the real exam questions.
That’s because the CISSP exam questions are not just any questions. Here’s how they’re created:
● An expert in their field of security writes a question
● A committee of security professionals analyze and refine the question
● Exam testing science experts go through the question
● (ISC)² adds the question to the CISSP exam as an ungraded question
● Experts evaluate whether the question performed correctly in the exam and further refine it and re enter it as an ungraded question if needed
● The question finally makes it to the real CISSP exam
This is an insanely laborious process that results in very refined and unique questions that don’t look like practice questions that you’ll find online or in books. For example, you often need to pick the BEST answer from multiple technically correct answers.
Our practice test is the most realistic
CISSP practice exam you can take without paying for the real thing.
That’s literally what our students say. When they take the real exam, they aren’t surprised by the style of questions.
What our students say about our training
Jeff Araujo
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.
Jeffrey Rodriguez
Exam pass date: April 8, 2024
I read the official study guide, the all-in-one guide, and watched videos from every source I could find. None of those sources were as clear and concise as the Destination Certification videos and book. I wish I would have found them sooner and saved myself a lot of time.
Daniel Perschonok
Exam pass date: April 6, 2024
From the minute I watched the first Master Class video, I knew I had made the right decision on choosing Destination Certification. The content is very engaging and the entire program makes it easy to set a schedule and stick to it. I wanted something that would fit my lifestyle and allow me to go at my own pace. Destination Certification did exactly that. Going into the exam, I felt very confident about the knowledge gained from the course and my ability to know what the answer has to be. I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of security and passing the CISSP exam. Trust the process and think like a CEO.
Tyler Phelps
Exam pass date: April 5, 2024
Destination Certification is the one stop shop to pass the CISSP. I did not need any other resources outside of all of the video courses, flash cards, mind maps, the book, mind maps and the study guide. I am a TERRIBLE test taker and I was able to pass on my first attempt at 130 questions after 3.5 months of consistent studying.
Rick Sege
Exam pass date: April 3, 2024
Destination Certification was a huge time saver in studying for the CISSP. They get rid of the fluff found in most other courses and books. The instruction is engaging and informative. It's obvious that Rob, John and Lou are all passionate about helping students learn and understand this material. John's testing strategy and examples are gold! Thank you Destination Cert team for a great course.
Jimmy Berry
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.
Stephane Lorandel
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!
Alexander Stevens
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.
Phillip Sanders
Exam pass date: Mar 12, 2024
Destination Certification is an absolute game-changer! As someone who recently embarked on the journey to become a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), I can't stress enough how invaluable this platform has been in my success. Thanks to Destination Certification, I was not only able to pass the CISSP exam but also gained a deeper understanding of information security concepts that will serve me well in my career. I wholeheartedly recommend this platform to anyone embarking on their certification journey – it's the ultimate destination for success!
Jonathan Acheampong
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!
Ian Squire
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.
Sean Mooney
Exam pass date: March 2, 2024
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.
Sarath Haridas
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.
Lowell Fafard
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.
Ziaul Karim
Exam pass date: January 31, 2024
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.
Himanshu Dua
Exam pass date: January 25, 2024
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.
Panagiotis Panos Georgakopoulos
Exam pass date: January 12, 2024
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.
James Kimble
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.
Samantha Mims
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!
CISSP Exam Made as Easy as Possible
Here’s just a glimpse of what you get in the Destination CISSP Masterclass:
MasterClass Videos
174 videos
Our CISSP Guidebook
510 pages
Our Workbook
250 pages
Flashcard App
1,130 cards
Knowledge Assessments
833 questions
Practice Exam
100 questions
Weekly Group
Mentoring Calls
MindMap Review Videos
31 videos
1-on-1
Mentoring Calls
Checkout out the student box we'll send you
(For the Essential tier of the MasterClass you will receive a digital copy of the workbook)
Essential
Preferred with
Personal Mentoring
Premier
$297
( +5 more payments of $297/month )
$397
( +5 more payments of $397/month )
$967
( +5 more payments of $967/month )
$1497
Save $285 with One-time payment
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$4997
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Everything you need to confidently pass the CISSP exam! |  |  |  |
In-depth Study Material covering the latest (May 2021) CISSP exam outline | | | |
Full-access to our custom online learning system | | | |
Your own personal CISSP Mentor | Cell | (2 x one-hour 1-on-1 mentoring sessions ) | Unlimited Mentoring! |
MasterClass videos which teach you all the critical concepts | | | |
Workbook so you can easily take notes | Printed and mailed to you | Printed and mailed to you | |
Our concise CISSP Guidebook | Built into our site | Printed and mailed to you Built into our site | Printed and mailed to you Built into our site |
Personalized Schedule so you know what to focus on and stay on track | | | |
Weekly Live Group Mentoring calls to answer your questions | | | |
Flashcard app with over 1000 flashcards to memorize the terminology you need to know for the exam (iOS & Android) | | | |
Practice Question app with over 500 questions to help you learn concepts and exam testing strategies (iOS & Android) | | | |
MindMap videos which summarize & connect key concepts across all 8 domains | | | |
Exam strategies and techniques needed to pass the exam | | | |
Practice Exam modeled on the real CISSP exam | | | |
Expert training series to advance your career | Cell | Cell | |
Access for: (You will have access to all improvements we make to the MasterClass during this time) | 1 year | 3 years | Lifetime |
Our guarantee
Let’s be honest: nobody can guarantee that every single one of their students will pass the CISSP exam. We make it as easy as possible for you to pass on your first attempt. But it’s up to you to study.
When you see claims like “96% of our students pass the exam,” remember that it’s not the same as “90%+ of our students pass the exam on their first try.” Which group do you want to belong to?
We cannot guarantee that you will pass the exam. We do guarantee that following our CISSP certification class you get the best chance of success, even on your first try.
Let’s be honest: nobody can guarantee that every single one of their students will pass the CISSP exam. We make it as easy as possible for you to pass on your first attempt. But it’s up to you to study.
When you see claims like “96% of our students pass the exam,” remember that it’s not the same as “90%+ of our students pass the exam on their first try.” Which group do you want to belong to?
We cannot guarantee that you will pass the exam. We do guarantee that you get the best chance of success, even on your first try.
What if you don’t pass on your first try?
Only a small minority of our students need to retry the exam. But if it happens, there are two likely reasons for it:
You got nervous. There are separate resources in the CISSP training to help you prepare for the exam mentally. But our nerves still sometimes get the best of us. Feel free to ask about it from your CISSP mentor; there are lots of strategies for making yourself more likely to perform well in the exam situation.
You had some weak areas that the exam zeroed in on. The CISSP training will automatically highlight the areas you should still study more before taking the exam. It is extraordinarily unlikely that you’d fail the exam because of this if the MasterClass didn’t have any more suggestions for you.
You’ll have access to all the study materials and weekly live calls with the expert instructors. You can also book more 1-on-1 time with your CISSP mentor to get clear on what will make your second attempt a success.
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Does your organization invest in your professional development and overall value by encouraging training, education, and certification, and does it offer an employee training budget to support these activities?
Material in our self-paced CISSP training mirrors the material presented to students in our corporate boot camps. Our corporate clients - many of whom we’ve worked with for years - rank among the top organizations in the world, and the ROI and effectiveness of our training has proven itself for them time and time again.
Whether you want to go through the MasterClass on your own or have your whole team get CISSP certified, we’re happy to help.
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Program FAQ
We will be updating our CISSP MasterClass to reflect the April 15, 2024 CISSP exam update. And most importantly if you enroll in the MasterClass now, you will have access to the updated course.
You can start today -- it’s entirely self paced, and you’ll have full access to the course from the moment you enroll.
This varies widely based on how familiar you are with the exam material, how many hours per day you plan to study, and how willing you are to sacrifice time normally spent with family, friends, and hobbies. Most people take 6-8 weeks to go through all of our CISSP training videos, Knowledge Assessments, Flashcards, MindMap review videos, Practice Exam, and to review topics based on their personalized review guide. Successful students work hard -- typically a couple of hours per day and more on weekends, and usually after 6 to 8 weeks of preparation they are confidently prepared to take the exam. However, some students focus on nothing but studying for 2 weeks and are ready; others take as long as 6 months.
Yes! All program content is aligned with the latest version of the CISSP exam syllabus, including the May 2021 changes to the (ISC)² CISSP exam outline. Our exam simulator mimics the latest version of the CAT (Computer Adaptive Testing) exam interface, ensuring you are fully prepared to meet the CISSP exam requirements.
We will be updating our CISSP MasterClass to reflect the April 15, 2024 CISSP exam update. And most importantly if you enroll in the MasterClass now, you will have access to the updated course.
This is an exam preparation program and does not include the CISSP exam voucher itself, which you will book independently with Pearson VUE:
Lots! You’ll gain plenty of helpful feedback from the results of 15 knowledge assessments, exam simulation practice, and our flashcard app. All of these results also feed back into the recommendations within your personalized, continually updated review guide, so you’ll always know what to focus on. And to get additional support, CISSP books and study guides, answers, and advice from a live human being, all you need to do is drop in to our weekly group study support calls.
The 174 CISSP training videos covering all of the CISSP exam outline topics add up to approximately 23 and a half hours. The MindMap videos provide an additional 5 and half hours of review of key topics. So in total, we provide about 29 hours of video training. The videos are very concise and contain a huge amount of information. We continually teach the exact same material in our live classes, and it takes 5 full 9-10 hour days to go through the material.
You have access for 12 months by default. Most of our students spend 6-8 weeks in the program before sitting the exam, and we recommend you aim to take the exam within 6 months of beginning the program. However, our number one priority is that everyone passes the exam, so if you need access for a longer period of time to complete your CISSP training and exam preparation, we are happy to provide it, (Simply email support@destcert.com at any time after enrollment to have us extend your program access.)
Thousands. Probably tens of thousands -- so many, we’ve lost count! John has been teaching CISSP classes for more than 20 years and used to run the official train-the-trainer program for ISC2, training many of the other CISSP instructors out there. (He also co-authored the first Official CISSP Study Guide.) Rob has been teaching CISSP classes for nearly a decade. Between us we have delivered thousands of classes all around the world, and guided thousands of people to be better security professionals and to pass the CISSP exam.