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

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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

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September 22, 2025
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The 4 CRISC Domains Explained

The CRISC® (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control®) certification from ISACA® is a globally recognised credential for IT and business professionals. Launched in 2010, it has become the benchmark for validating expertise in enterprise risk governance and control management. CRISC is aimed at those operating in or aspiring to work in IT risk management roles, such as risk analysts, control professionals, IT managers and compliance officers. It bridges technical knowledge with strategic risk governance capability. Over 30,000 professionals hold CRISC certifications today. What are the 4 CRISC domains? The CRISC exam tests candidates across four domains, structured to reflect

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July 28, 2025
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