How This Book Is Organized | CISSP For Dummies

This book is organized into four parts. We cover the (ISC) ²Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) domains in Part II. Although this book’s chapters don’t necessarily have to be read in order, they’re organized according to the CBK domains and follow a somewhat logical progression - as logic dictates!

Part I: Certification Basics

In Part I, we first introduce the International Information Systems Security Certifications Consortium (ISC)2, earning the CISSP certification, and an overview of the CBK. Then we provide some helpful guidance for study. The last chapter in this part is a guide for actions and activities after you’ve earned your certification.

Part II: Domains

Part II contains the domains of the CBK. A CISSP candidate must have some practical work experience with at least a few of the concepts and technologies that we cover in this part. Taken individually, these domains represent at least a slightly larger part of the actual CISSP exam than other domains. This is certainly true about the Telecommunications and Network Security domain and the Information Security and Risk Management domain, which are largely introductions to basic security concepts discussed throughout the CBK.

Part III: The Part of Tens

The much loved and revered Part of Tens contains four chapters that are more than mere lists. We include information to help you prepare for the CISSP exam and to also help you in your career as a security professional.

Part IV: Appendixes and Bonus Chapters

You’ll be glad we didn’t have an appendectomy performed on this book and you definitely don’t want to skip this part! Appendix A details all the goodies on the CD that accompanies this book; believe us, it’s packed! On the CD you’ll find a test engine and more bonus chapters such as the glossary, but it’s not just any ordinary glossary: The CISSP exam requires you to select the best answer for a given question. You definitely need to know and understand very concise terms and definitions for the exam in order to recognize any obviously wrong answers.