CISSP® Exam Myths – What Learners Get Wrong

The CISSP® (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) qualification appears in a significant share of senior UK security job ads and is often a requirement for leadership roles. However, with a three-hour exam that tests eight broad domains, the exam’s reputation for difficulty has resulted in some persistent myths that put many professionals off. This blog post looks at – and debunks – some of those myths. Myth 1: “You need to memorise every detail” Reality: CISSP tests concepts, risk-based thinking and management approaches. It’s not just a matter of memorising and regurgitating facts. The exam assesses how you think about

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September 22, 2025
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CISSP® Exam Myths – What Learners Get Wrong

The CISSP® (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) qualification appears in a significant share of senior UK security job ads and is often a requirement for leadership roles. However, with a three-hour exam that tests eight broad domains, the exam’s reputation for difficulty has resulted in some persistent myths that put many professionals off. This blog post looks at – and debunks – some of those myths. Myth 1: “You need to memorise every detail” Reality: CISSP tests concepts, risk-based thinking and management approaches. It’s not just a matter of memorising and regurgitating facts. The exam assesses how you think about

The post CISSP® Exam Myths – What Learners Get Wrong appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

September 22, 2025
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CISSP® Exam Myths – What Learners Get Wrong

The CISSP® (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) qualification appears in a significant share of senior UK security job ads and is often a requirement for leadership roles. However, with a three-hour exam that tests eight broad domains, the exam’s reputation for difficulty has resulted in some persistent myths that put many professionals off. This blog post looks at – and debunks – some of those myths. Myth 1: “You need to memorise every detail” Reality: CISSP tests concepts, risk-based thinking and management approaches. It’s not just a matter of memorising and regurgitating facts. The exam assesses how you think about

The post CISSP® Exam Myths – What Learners Get Wrong appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

September 22, 2025
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