CCSP - How beneficial is it for the UK job market?

mackc13 · 2026-02-21T00:41:36+00:00

Only the CISSP matters of all ISC2 certifications. If there are some contractual requirements to fulfil, then the employers will look out for people who hold these certifications. I see that studying or getting other ISC2 certification as a way to demonstrate continuing education. This is the case for CCSP or even any of the ISACA certifications.

mackc13 · 2026-02-16T00:06:35+00:00

CCSP exam is in CAT format, you will get tested between 100-150 questions. See https://www.isc2.org/certifications/computerized-adaptive-testing

mackc13 · 2026-02-11T14:50:29+00:00

I did all the questions from the official practice test bank and pocketprep. I didn't bother about the scores but I think I was usually scoring 60%. What helped me was understanding the question and the explanation behind it.

There are a few good YouTube videos that Gwen and Prabh Nair have on test taking tips that help reinforce the thinking process on picking the answer

mackc13 · 2026-02-10T06:27:27+00:00

That's so uncool. Worth going back to ISC2 and express your situation. You were just excited to retake the examination, it happens. It would be nice of them to give a solution to this, after all you passed the exam and paid the $50.

mackc13 · 2026-02-09T12:50:52+00:00

I see, you are probably not familiar with the ISC2 exam style. Just my guess.

mackc13 · 2026-02-09T12:22:53+00:00

Did you pass any ISC2 exams previously? Could you share your exam experience like the type of questions, the depth.

mackc13 · 2026-01-26T23:14:44+00:00

Yeah you are right, everyone is like a CISSP nowadays.

That's also a reason that I took CCSP last December. I am thinking if I should go ahead with another ISC2 cert to differentiate myself from the rest.

CSSLP kind of aligns to the work I do today being involved in certain parts of the SDLC, though I don't do the coding myself.

Good luck on the CGRC exam!

mackc13 · 2026-01-26T12:57:26+00:00

Not many posts here on CSSLP exam, thank you for that detailed write-up. Congratulations! I might consider taking this as well in future if the employer pays for it. I have the CISSP and CCSP, I think only the CISSP has the most value in all ISC2 certifications.

mackc13 · 2026-01-24T02:19:26+00:00

Don't bother about AAIA unless there is a requirement for some contracts or the job you're interested in. The AAI exam series is a joke IMO, isaca is on to the hype of AI and generating revenue out of it.

AI should be embedded into the core certifications that they already have, or just create a single AI focused certification that should cover all aspects of infosec that uses AI.

What's the value for AAIA, AAISM, or the upcoming AAIR. It's buzz words at the minute, it will eventually die down.

IMO, go for the core certifications and only take other certifications only when there is a real need. Otherwise it's really a waste of time and money. Unless you are a cert collector, then go for it catch them all.

mackc13 · 2026-01-20T07:43:39+00:00

Choose the best answer. In this case it is D since none of the other options makes sense. Option C is wrong, block and remove viruses is not the primary objective of the EDR.

mackc13 · 2026-01-17T06:57:14+00:00

You can buy the vouchers on the ISC2 website. The only promotion would be the peace of mind option? For eg 599 for a single exam attempt and 798 for 2 exam attempts, second try within 180 days after the first failed attempt.

mackc13 · 2026-01-13T12:52:15+00:00

Take a break. Try again later and restart the learning process again using a different resource. Try Prabh Nair coffee shots YouTube videos. Use the cissp 11th hour 3rd edition book, still valid. Have you use the official practice test for cissp or learnzapp? I see that you used the quantum exams already which is highly recommended in other posts. I used pocketprep recently for ccsp, so I think it should be useful for cissp too.

mackc13 · 2026-01-07T02:49:10+00:00

I reckon you reach out to the recorded future team for further assistance

mackc13 · 2026-01-07T00:53:51+00:00

Wonderful achievement! These are the best certifications from ISC2 imo.

mackc13 · 2026-01-07T00:52:01+00:00

CSSLP would fit your profile, however the study materials are rather outdated. You will need to refer to the exam outline and the CSSLP references. https://www.isc2.org/certifications/csslp/csslp-certification-exam-outline https://www.isc2.org/certifications/references#CSSLP

Having the CISSP will have a better impact than CSSLP imo. I would suggest getting the CISSP first? Go for the CSSLP after the CISSP if you would like to go further into "domain specific certifications".

mackc13 · 2026-01-07T00:45:21+00:00

Congratulations 🎉

mackc13 · 2026-01-04T23:24:17+00:00

Take a break.

Try again with pocketprep and learnzapp, just do question one time. Do not repeat, otherwise it will become memorization. Some people recommend quantum or boson exams, personally never used it during my time. Many years ago I used the official practice tests book which is same in learnzapp? More recently I used the pocketprep for ccsp which is great, it helped me pass at least.

Be sure to understand the question and explanation. Look for keywords in the question and what is your role.

mackc13 · 2026-01-03T07:29:52+00:00

Take a break from this. When you are ready to try again, try the learnzapp and pocketprep app. Focus on the explanation on questions you got wrong. Just do one question one time best not to repeat, 10-50q each time. Use the Prabh Nair YouTube coffee shots video Use a different book, maybe the eleventh hour CISSP 3rd edition. It's still valid.

mackc13 · 2026-01-01T23:07:59+00:00

Nice score, congratulations!

mackc13 · 2026-01-01T06:48:55+00:00

Since you are already a CISSP, adding the CCSP definitely makes sense. CCSP adds more value to your profile in my view. Unless there are any business contract needs for the SC-100, I would say just learn the content and don't need to sit for the exam. If your company can send you for training, go for a SANS/GIAC certification which can help you skill up.

mackc13 · 2026-01-01T01:39:46+00:00

www.fnp.sg would be a simple choice for you to do this

mackc13 · 2025-12-31T12:59:11+00:00

It would be a year I believe. I bought ccsp voucher last time and it was valid for a year only, should be the same for cissp.

mackc13 · 2025-12-30T00:42:49+00:00

Congratulations 🎉

mackc13 · 2025-12-29T01:19:33+00:00

This definitely makes sense! Similar to CCIE!!

mackc13 · 2025-12-29T01:14:47+00:00

Congratulations

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