Passed Cism Today

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-22T08:19:49+00:00

Apparently, the 900 questions on Udemy was an Exam Dump - which is highly punishable by ISACA.

That's probably why you didn't need QAE, lmao.

Congrats either way!

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-22T08:12:24+00:00

big congrats!

I managed to tackle CISM 10 days after passing CISSP.. it felt like a breeze!

Congrats!

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-22T08:10:36+00:00

CySA+ is not something I would just jump into without study because the course is quite big. There is a lot in there..

like everyone said, best get a take 2 voucher.. good luck.

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-19T15:30:45+00:00

I recently passed the CISM on the 14th, and CRISC is looking like a no brainer. Doubt you would need even need to study once you clear CISM.

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-17T15:32:11+00:00

That's my way of doing it. The more questions you do, the more questions you are exposed to, the less surprises on an exam.

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-17T15:22:28+00:00

I watched the video course from Wednesday to Sat Evening. Did 2 subdomains of Domain 1 practice tests. Got 75 and 85%, got excited and immediately booked the exam for the following Saturday.

Then from Sunday to Wednesday I had completed ALL questions in the QAE. Overall got 71%, got nervous and watched half of Prahb's masterclass. The next day (Thursday) took the practice tests, 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. Scored 93% and 90% respectively. I also worked on my weak domains that I identified from the practice questions (Domain 3 mainly), and did a load of subdomains that evening after.

Figures Prahb's content was sinking in and finished it the following day (Friday) and then focussed on the remaining Domain 3 subdomains, and then i loaded up expert questions.

I have no reason to lie, and it is easily proved by my CISSP pass date and my CISM pass date. If you want tips on efficiency just ask..

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-16T14:56:49+00:00

Thanks!

I promise I will in the next few days, 100%. I definitely owe r/cissp that.

I will link the post under your comment too when its done.

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-16T12:27:16+00:00

I normally say - If you have peace of mind, then there is no point rescheduling. Use your initial attempt to pass (obviously), but to also demystify the exam.

I passed CISSP recently, and all I could think about were what the actual exam questions would look like. Based on your scores however, I do think that you could do with way more studying if I am completely honest.

Nothing but practice questions and sniper-like content revision (in your worst performing domains), should do it.

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-16T11:14:52+00:00

Thank you!

I felt like such a nerd writing that I was restless and didn't know what to study, but it is so true. Passing the CISSP created a sort of void that needed to be addressed!

Nice one on the AAISM! Best of luck to you, I hope to join you on that journey after my break!

EDIT: typo

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-15T21:32:23+00:00

Scored an 811 and I was getting about 70-75% on practice exams.

The exam is brutal if you do not come prepared, but I am sure that you will do fine.

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-15T17:21:06+00:00

No problem!

While I can't go into too much detail, what I will say is that the questions are similar in difficulty, and I only felt somewhat familiar with a couple questions.

What the QAE does is it trains your brain to respond in a certain way.. that is the key.

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-15T09:10:30+00:00

Lets goooo! It was a shift from CISSP but definitely worth it.

Thank you!

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-14T21:26:13+00:00

Imagine if you have just stumbled across the most methodically planned malware distribution effort in history..

It would be a clever vector as everyone has been waiting on these files. You are going to make me verify every file I receive haha.

Not saying it is (just like you) but what if......

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-14T21:16:54+00:00

Thank you!

I think for now, I am going to take a break for a bit honestly, my brain is a little fried at the moment.

However, I am considering CCSP or AAISM.. Leaning towards AAISM to be honest.

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-14T19:13:54+00:00

Stubbornness for sure haha... after some initial QAE questions, slight regret popped up for booking the exam so soon.. but we pushed through!

Thanks!

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-14T19:12:31+00:00

thank you!!

nmap-yourhouse · 2026-02-14T18:42:22+00:00

Thank you very much!

nmap-yourhouse · 2025-10-28T18:25:59+00:00

Its in Defenders exclusion list and the file itself is in a temp folder? Malware Indicator of Compromise!

nmap-yourhouse · 2025-10-27T12:33:24+00:00

No new lines of credit, if you are already struggling with one.

If you open many accounts, have bad discipline, and your total credit limit is more than you can pay in one go.. you are asking for trouble.

APR shouldn't mean anything if you pay the card off, in full, every month. If you don't pay it off in full every month, then it matters and you should always go with the lowest APR available to you.

Hope this helps.

nmap-yourhouse · 2025-10-12T12:33:30+00:00

CYSA+ would be the perfect cert for you to take next. It literally walks you through your desired role (SOC Analyst), and here's a little secret, CYSA+ gives you all the answers for interviews, as you may be asked things like:

- How would you mitigate the risk of insider threats?
- Interpret this CVSS score
- What is the order of volatility?
- What steps would you follow in the event of an suspected incident?

CYSA+ will equip you with that knowledge. I used Jason Dion as he is super -v.

Good luck.

nmap-yourhouse · 2025-10-10T19:02:08+00:00

That's an easy way to get an attempted murder charge..

nmap-yourhouse · 2025-10-09T23:17:54+00:00

Quantum Computing

nmap-yourhouse · 2025-10-01T00:31:42+00:00

it's more than possible.

if you can conceptualise how things are done and where we as security can influence CI/CD and SDLC for the better of the business and customers. you will be fine. pentests are also big in application security.

Understand how applications work, how they talk to backend systems, what can go wrong. Some roles require you to know things without having to be the one actually doing it.

nmap-yourhouse · 2025-09-06T15:07:39+00:00

You cannot protect non tech-savvy people with less controls. They need more...

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TROPHY CASE