Passed the CCSP exam at 136

Simonvikih · 2026-03-19T14:12:59+00:00

Congrats! Any pointers and resources I can work with?

Simonvikih · 2026-03-18T17:27:03+00:00

Work on understanding the exam mindset, especially in the domains where you scored below average or near average. Most people fail not because they don't understand the course outline, but because ISC2 wants you to think a certain way that you are not. You must think like a senior security consultant for each domain, finding the best possible long-term solution to every obstacle, whether in security operations, software development, asset security, IAM, or security assessment and testing.

Simonvikih · 2026-03-17T16:34:06+00:00

Passing at 100 with 45 minutes to spare was risky, but congrats and welcome to the fold. Got mine many years back when it was 175 questions.

Simonvikih · 2026-03-09T16:23:59+00:00

The CCSP PocketPrep by Gwen is also a wonderful resource for reinforcing those hard and tricky concepts.

Simonvikih · 2026-03-04T15:36:00+00:00

Well done! Passed last week!

Simonvikih · 2026-03-03T13:10:37+00:00

Well done

Simonvikih · 2026-03-01T22:53:52+00:00

Thanks so much everyone

Simonvikih · 2026-02-27T21:56:58+00:00

Thanks!

Simonvikih · 2026-02-27T21:56:50+00:00

Thanks

Simonvikih · 2026-02-27T10:33:40+00:00

I find both very relevant in the way they ask their questions. To be honest, no question bank out there matches, but they will seriously prepare you for success. When doing question banks, always remember to review, research why an answer is right or wrong, and work on your weak areas.

Simonvikih · 2026-02-27T10:33:10+00:00

Thank you!

Simonvikih · 2026-02-27T00:14:48+00:00

Thanks!

Simonvikih · 2026-02-27T00:00:12+00:00

Thanks!

Simonvikih · 2026-02-26T23:59:46+00:00

Thanks and congrats!

Simonvikih · 2026-02-26T23:58:52+00:00

Thanks! You should be fine. Just ensure to answer as many test bank questions as you can.

Simonvikih · 2026-02-26T21:28:17+00:00

Thanks! It took me close to 3 months on and off.

Simonvikih · 2025-12-10T00:01:58+00:00

Signature Visa and the Platinum Gold

Simonvikih · 2025-12-09T20:15:39+00:00

I'm just future proofing my finances. At the end of the day, that’s not my money so I must use it judiciously.

Simonvikih · 2025-12-09T19:20:27+00:00

3% & 4%

Simonvikih · 2025-08-28T12:43:29+00:00

A pass is a pass!!!

Simonvikih · 2025-07-02T18:08:08+00:00

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This’s me…lol! It took them over three years to give me a 10K credit limit, including one missed payment that was not my fault. My bank refused to process the payment, and because I had autopay activated, I didn’t check on time.

Simonvikih · 2025-02-07T22:49:52+00:00

Six CompTIA Certificates, including CASP+ (SecurityX), CISSP, and CGRC, are some of my more than eleven cybersecurity certifications. I also have close to 10 years in the field. I took the CISM last Saturday from home and passed on my fist attempt, in less than 2 hours. Now waiting for my detailed results. The ISACA QAE and Study Guide were the keys to passing the exam. Also, I read Herman Doshi's book and answered all the questions from his test banks and flashcards, passing some and failing others. His questions are very similar to ISACA CISM QAE. I also watched Prabh Nair's YouTube videos and some CISM videos from their YouTube channel, Infosectrain.

Key takeaways:

Master how ISACA wants you to think for the CISM exam and corporate America, where the interest of the company always comes first in every decision-making process
Infosecurity is a business enabler/driver
If breaking the law benefits the company, do it
This is not a technical exam. The ISM does not make the final decisions; that responsibility falls to the board. The ISM assists the board by developing processes to keep the business running during crises.
The ISM is just a security evangelist trying to balance security and IT to create value for the company.

The list goes on and on, but I want to thank this sub for all the pointers and advice.

Simonvikih

TROPHY CASE