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In-depth study materials and exam preparation resources for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification. From domain deep-dives to practical applications, find everything you need to master the eight CISSP domains.

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What Are Authentication Methods? A Comprehensive CISSP Guide on Passwords, Biometrics, and MFA

​As a cybersecurity professional, you’ve probably heard terms like Role-based access control (RBAC), Read More

What Are Authentication Methods? A Comprehensive CISSP Guide on Passwords, Biometrics, and MFA
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How Identity Lifecycle Management Works: Provisioning, Access Control, and CISSP Exam Tips

Security controls are the backbone of every cybersecurity strategy, yet far too often, Read More

How Identity Lifecycle Management Works: Provisioning, Access Control, and CISSP Exam Tips
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What Are Authorization Models: RBAC, MAC, DAC and ABAC in Security? | A Detailed CISSP Guide

​As a cybersecurity professional, you’ve probably heard terms like Role-based access control (RBAC), Read More

What Are Authorization Models: RBAC, MAC, DAC and ABAC in Security? | A Detailed CISSP Guide
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Best Apps for Preparing for the CISSP Exam: Which Ones Actually Help You Pass?

Security controls are the backbone of every cybersecurity strategy, yet far too often, Read More

Best Apps for Preparing for the CISSP Exam: Which Ones Actually Help You Pass?
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Free CISSP Training vs. Paid Options: Pros, Cons, and What’s Best for You

​If you’ve ever searched for free CISSP training, you probably felt skeptical before Read More

Free CISSP Training vs. Paid Options: Pros, Cons, and What’s Best for You
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Top Online Platforms for CISSP Training: Which Option Fits Your Study Style?

Security controls are the backbone of every cybersecurity strategy, yet far too often, Read More

Top Online Platforms for CISSP Training: Which Option Fits Your Study Style?
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Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for Scalable Security | Key Concepts Every CISSP Needs to Master

As organizations scale to meet rising market demands, security teams face growing pressure Read More

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for Scalable Security | Key Concepts Every CISSP Needs to Master
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WiFi Security: A Clear CISSP Guide to Securing Wireless & Mobile Access

When your organization relies on unsecured Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity, your attack surface Read More

WiFi Security: A Clear CISSP Guide to Securing Wireless & Mobile Access
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What is Network Segmentation: VLANs, VPNs & Firewalls? | A CISSP Guide for Security Leaders

Security controls are the backbone of every cybersecurity strategy, yet far too often, Read More

What is Network Segmentation: VLANs, VPNs & Firewalls? | A CISSP Guide for Security Leaders
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OSI Model Security Layers: Practical CISSP Study Guide for Modern Networks

Your organization depends on countless systems, cloud services, and remote connections to keep Read More

OSI Model Security Layers: Practical CISSP Study Guide for Modern Networks
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What Are Secure Communication Channels? VPNs, Tunneling & Encryption | A Detailed CISSP Guide

As your organization moves more workloads into the cloud, you quickly see that Read More

What Are Secure Communication Channels? VPNs, Tunneling & Encryption | A Detailed CISSP Guide
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Your Complete CISSP Study Guide to Firewall Types, Architectures, and Network Security

You might be familiar with how firewalls protect your network, but the CISSP Read More

Your Complete CISSP Study Guide to Firewall Types, Architectures, and Network Security
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Network Security Protocols Explained: IPSec, SSL, TLS and More | Concise CISSP Training Guide

Whether you’re securing remote connections, internal systems, or everyday web traffic, you rely Read More

Network Security Protocols Explained: IPSec, SSL, TLS and More | Concise CISSP Training Guide
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Difference Between IDS vs IPS: Network Security Detection & Prevention | Your Detailed CISSP Guide

The first line of defense in any network security is usually a firewall. Read More

Difference Between IDS vs IPS: Network Security Detection & Prevention | Your Detailed CISSP Guide
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Firmware vs. Kernel vs. Middleware | A Clear CISSP Guide to Key Differences

Every enterprise is a complex system: people, processes, applications, and networks working together Read More

Firmware vs. Kernel vs. Middleware | A Clear CISSP Guide to Key Differences
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System Security Controls & Evaluation Criteria | An In-Depth CISSP Guide

Security controls are the backbone of every cybersecurity strategy, yet far too often, Read More

System Security Controls & Evaluation Criteria | An In-Depth CISSP Guide
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Discover the 6 Information Security Models: Biba, Bell-LaPadula & More

Every enterprise is a complex system: people, processes, applications, and networks working together Read More

Discover the 6 Information Security Models: Biba, Bell-LaPadula & More
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What Are the 10 Secure Design Principles? | A CISSP Guide to Building Robust IT Systems

Every strong IT system starts with a solid design. If security is not Read More

What Are the 10 Secure Design Principles? | A CISSP Guide to Building Robust IT Systems
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What Are The 3 Enterprise Security Architecture Models? | A Concise CISSP Guide

Every enterprise is a complex system: people, processes, applications, and networks working together Read More

What Are The 3 Enterprise Security Architecture Models? | A Concise CISSP Guide
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The 7 Stages of Cyber Kill Chain Explained | A Detailed CISSP Guide to Cyber Defense

No breach is random in organizations and companies. Every cyber attack follows a Read More

The 7 Stages of Cyber Kill Chain Explained | A Detailed CISSP Guide to Cyber Defense

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D1: Alignment of Security Function to Business Strategy

D1: Privacy & Intellectual Property

D1: Risk Management

D2: Asset Classification

D3: Models, Secure Design Principles & Frameworks

D3: Evaluation Criteria

D3: Trusted Computing Base

D3: Vulnerabilities in Systems

D3: Cloud

D3: Cryptography

D3: Digital Certificates, Digital Signatures & PKI

D3: Cryptanalysis

D3: Physical Security

D4: OSI Model

D4: Networking

D4: Network Defense

D4: Remote Access

D5: Access Control Overview 

D5: Single Sign-on & Federated Access

D6: Security Assessment and Testing Overview

D6: Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing

D6: Logging & Monitoring

D7: Investigations

D7: Incident Response

D7: Malware

D7: Patching & Change Management

D7: Recovery Strategies

D7: Business Continuity Management (BCM)

D8: Secure Software Development

D8: Databases


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#1: Vulnerability Assessment Process 

#2: Single Sign-on (SSO)

#3: Risk Management Framework (RMF)

#4: Data Owner

#5: Input Validation

#6: Sanitization for re-use

#7: Bell–LaPadula model

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  • D1: Cloud Computing

    D1: Alignment of Security Function to Business Strategy

    D1: Risk Management

    D1:Cloud Shared Considerations & Frameworks

    D2:Cloud Data Lifecycle

    D2:Cloud Data Storage

    D2:Data Security Strategies

    D2:Data Discovery, Asset Classification & Log Review & Analysis

    D2:Digital Rights Management (DRM), Data Retention, Archiving & Deletion

    D3:Cloud Infrastructure Components

    D3:Management Plane

    D3:Data Center Design

    D3:Attack Vectors & Risks

    D3:Physical Security

    D3:Network Defense

    D4:Cloud Development

    D4:Secure Software Development

    D4:Security Assessment and Testing

    D4:Common Vulnerabilities, Threat Modeling & Verified Secure Software

    D4:Cryptographic Services, Cryptography & Key Management

    D4:Crypto in the Clouds & Proxies

    D4:Access Control

    D5:Cloud Operations

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