Chapter I: Scheduling the CISSP Exam
The CISSP exam is seen as one of the world's most respected cyber security certifications. Fortune 1000 companies, the US Federal Government, and the US Department of Defense require individuals to have the certification to advance their career in cyber security. The United Kingdom's National Academic Recognition Information Centre states that the CISSP qualification assessment of knowledge and skills is as good as a master's degree (learn more here: https://www.mercurysolutions.co/blog/cissp-certification-is-equivalent-to-masters-degree-now).
In this introductory chapter, we provide the steps to schedule the exam, find a testing center, and best use this book to put you in the greatest situation for passing and achieving the CISSP certification. We will cover the following:
- Creating an (ISC)2 account
- Finding a nearby Pearson Vue testing center
- Maintaining your CISSP certification
- The CISSP experiential requirements...