Failed the CCSP exam (won't try again) ❌

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
  • I tried... I failed... and I'm not trying again. The exam isn't that bad (I've seen worse), but I don't really see the benefits of trying again. I already have the CISSP so honestly I'd rather just move on and study something else. I'll probably move onto ISACA certifications next.

Komentáře • 57

  • @bagelsforall1794
    @bagelsforall1794 Před rokem +15

    Thank you for sharing your experiences. Following your advice and wrapped up my SEC+. You are helping so many of us trying to get this degree.

  • @DGPHolyHandgrenade
    @DGPHolyHandgrenade Před rokem +9

    ISC^2 is a different beast when it comes to studying and certs. Not only do you need to know those the knowledge domains, but you also have to think like a manager. They, like WGU, are competency based. They will only just show that you passed it, nothing else. It prevents brain dumps, helps the security of the test, and such. So it makes sense from that perspective. I took CISSP and failed the first time because those management questions. Well the audits also screwed me up as well. I got the notice saying that I'm great on 6 of the 8 domains and went back and studied the 2 that they had me focus on and took it again and passed. But, there's the reason why the CISSP is revered in the industry as far as I can tell.

  • @bash-shell
    @bash-shell Před 11 měsíci +17

    Can’t believe I watch a 12 minute video of someone who is blaming his failure on the exam and not the fact he doesn’t understand the content.

    • @fraydizs7302
      @fraydizs7302 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Honestly some tech exams are just bad lol

  • @parkerb2140
    @parkerb2140 Před rokem +5

    Thanks for all the videos I am starting in April and I have watched a lot of your videos and i think you are pretty fair in most your conclusions about classes and experiences.

    • @CameronEvolved
      @CameronEvolved  Před rokem

      Which degree are you going for? Cybersecurity? Thanks for watching!

  • @heyim-jay
    @heyim-jay Před rokem +1

    Appreciate your hard work and continued updates. It's helped me push to get on the track towards my degree. I'm a bit removed from my last college experience so seeing others doing the program I'm interested in has helped immensely. Wishing you the best of luck brother!

  • @gilgilbert5866
    @gilgilbert5866 Před rokem

    Great Video Cameron! I really respect accuracy and integrity on one's videos. Thank you for steering me in the right direction with the CCSP

  • @homer1075
    @homer1075 Před rokem +5

    Took and passed this today, not going to lie...this test SUCKED.
    I read the the McGraw Hill and Sybex books, used Boson and other questions to prep and STILL feel like it wasn't enough.
    (I also have a CISSP and AWS SAA.)
    I personally think the McGraw Hill book is better, the Sybex book was lacking.
    Tough test but passable.

  • @ossieyelder9108
    @ossieyelder9108 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Appreciate your transparency

  • @MarkAkram
    @MarkAkram Před rokem +6

    I am sorry for your score. Tbh, I don't like the ISC2 questions format, they are vague, poorly written, and unrelated to the course objectives.
    I think Comptia exams are on par, more useful, and exam questions are well-written.
    Moreover, I disagree with you in terms of ISC2 being secretive. I think the only reason they show your performance if you fail the exam is solely for marketing & selling purposes. They are trying to persuade you indirectly to pay for the exam & retake it. However, if you pass the exam they won't get a monetary return by showing you how you performed.
    I believe their action is unethical but it is what it is.
    Good luck with your other certifications this year & I believe the hardest will be the PMP.

  • @quintontillmon1620
    @quintontillmon1620 Před 4 měsíci

    Not too many people are transparent about the L's they took. You earned a new subscriber sir.

  • @PJStrong2012
    @PJStrong2012 Před rokem +2

    Took it twice passed second go after I did some AWS certs and Ben Malisow’s training. He wrote the ISC2 study guides and he has a WannaBeACCSP course. If you consider it again I highly recommend.

  • @n2rj
    @n2rj Před 6 měsíci

    I had to wait a month and drive all the way to Jersey City (an hour drive) and pay $25 to park to take my CISSP. That said, the entry level CC is available at most centers. I took that as a warmup to CISSP. Next stop for me is CSSLP as I'm doing application security.

    • @oshurus9137
      @oshurus9137 Před 5 měsíci

      an hour drive not bad 😂😂

  • @mixmax6027
    @mixmax6027 Před rokem +3

    Sorry you don't want to retake. Maybe a few years from now. I got my cissp. I was able to get my issmp a year later, but not by studying the isc2 book. The test questions NEVER match the books and are extremely nuanced and are very opinionated. I wanted to get the ccsp but haven't had the time. Maybe someday.

    • @CameronEvolved
      @CameronEvolved  Před rokem +1

      Congrats on the ISSMP! I wasn't as motivated to get the CCSP as I've been with other certifications and it's not the first exam I've failed so it's all good.

  • @ihameed
    @ihameed Před rokem +1

    I think issue is with sybex using Mike & David for everything, I had used sybex books for security+ , sscp and last straw was cysa+. David & Mike books probably using same material over in every book, no fresh material and practice tests were outdated so for ccsp I was going to give their online practice tests a shot thinking may be they are more up to date but after watching your video I decided to go with all in one series, I will see in couple of months how it goes

  • @shastacon45
    @shastacon45 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you man for posting this. I am on my way to a cert wall myself too.

  • @redreacts2388
    @redreacts2388 Před rokem +1

    I’m taking the CCSK but it was good to hear about the CCSP experience. Glad to know that I’m not missing out on anything

    • @krisg900
      @krisg900 Před 11 měsíci

      I've been going back and forth on the CCSK. Can't see it worth it.

    • @redreacts2388
      @redreacts2388 Před 11 měsíci

      @@krisg900 Yeah, it will only be valuable if you probably don’t have any cloud certs

    • @krisg900
      @krisg900 Před 11 měsíci

      @@redreacts2388 I have sc-200. I went back and forth on CCSK

  • @T-_R-_E-_Y
    @T-_R-_E-_Y Před 3 měsíci

    Yeah i like learning videos as well which is why im watching this one 😂. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @tinman3586
    @tinman3586 Před rokem +5

    I'm actually taking this test because it's part of my WGU curriculum also. Don't you have to pass the test to pass the class?

    • @TyrantKblastbeat
      @TyrantKblastbeat Před rokem +3

      No. It’s an in house exam with optional voucher.

    • @CameronEvolved
      @CameronEvolved  Před rokem +4

      A few years ago you had to pass the CCSP exam to pass the class, but they switched to an in house exam so it's no longer required. Instead, they'll give you 1 free CCSP voucher after you pass the class.

  • @AsusMemopad-us5lk
    @AsusMemopad-us5lk Před rokem

    The way the CCSP is priced, nobody can afford to keep trying more than once! That's ISC2's choice, overpricing things like that. I'm hoping the CCSK works out better - it also has the advantage that it does not expire.

    • @krisg900
      @krisg900 Před 11 měsíci

      Ccsk isn't as valuable though.

  • @Jimothy-723
    @Jimothy-723 Před rokem

    2:35 this makes them liable for a class action lawsuit because they breached their contract. they are now on the hook for millions. they can also be acused of defamation.

  • @raulh802
    @raulh802 Před rokem +1

    With just the WGU degree and no experience would employers be likely to hire?

    • @CameronEvolved
      @CameronEvolved  Před rokem +2

      It'll probably increase your chances of getting a job interview... at least a little. Most of the IT degrees at WGU come with certifications too and both will look great on your resume. That said, security positions are hard to get into with no experience.

    • @raulh802
      @raulh802 Před rokem +1

      @@CameronEvolved Thank you for your responses. Other than the labs in courses what other ways would you suggest to get good experience that employers would look at?

  • @gakuseiprofesor4239
    @gakuseiprofesor4239 Před 7 měsíci

    How did you go about getting your CCSP voucher? I keep asking my CIs about it, but I'm not getting a response. I just passed the Cloud Security course.

    • @CameronEvolved
      @CameronEvolved  Před 7 měsíci

      You should get an email automatically within a couple of days after passing that will have information on how to get the voucher.

    • @gakuseiprofesor4239
      @gakuseiprofesor4239 Před 7 měsíci

      @@CameronEvolved False alarm. I did. The CI could've just said that though. :|

  • @T-_R-_E-_Y
    @T-_R-_E-_Y Před 3 měsíci

    Today I took the CCSP exam and I failed it 😅. I see what you mean now.

  • @raulh802
    @raulh802 Před rokem

    With the courses with WGU for instance comp tia pentest. Do you need to take the cert exam to pass the classes in WGU for cyber security?

    • @CameronEvolved
      @CameronEvolved  Před rokem +2

      Yes. All except for C838 (Managing Cloud Security). You pass an internal exam to pass that course and they'll give you a free voucher to take the CCSP after that.

  • @BrooklynSwaggBoi
    @BrooklynSwaggBoi Před rokem +3

    I will be mad asf if I'm taking a test and random questions doesn't count towards my grade to pass

    • @CameronEvolved
      @CameronEvolved  Před rokem +1

      Exactly 😆

    • @novadhd
      @novadhd Před 6 měsíci

      it is silly all it does is slow you down and make you second guess yourself

  • @najatdami5154
    @najatdami5154 Před rokem

    The exam has simulation questions like CompTIA ???

  • @cKrish
    @cKrish Před rokem

    You have the CISSP and found this exam harder? Or different in a way that didnt work for you?

    • @CameronEvolved
      @CameronEvolved  Před rokem

      I think the CISSP is a little harder, but to be fair, I failed the CISSP on my first attempt too.

  • @unicaller1
    @unicaller1 Před 11 měsíci

    Taking the CISSP will tell you one thing for sure. Are you a good test taker. You will find out.

  • @bigbrotherinlife1654
    @bigbrotherinlife1654 Před rokem

    is this the GRC program

  • @hmj8469
    @hmj8469 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Of course you failed, you don't even know the acronym correctly.

  • @pdiddy8509
    @pdiddy8509 Před 7 měsíci

    These exams are a joke. Its like theyre not really concerned on if your really know the material or not. You basically have to be an expert at test taking and the psychology behind who created the test. You do not necessarily know the material fully. But its all a game and unfortunately if you want to be in the game you have to play by the rules set forth by said game. So not only should you study the material but it seems like you better study the mindset behind the test creators as well. I guess its a good business model to make a lot of money. Thanks for the video. While all that info is still fresh in your mind I think you should go back and take it and turn that L into a win.

  • @gagan9779
    @gagan9779 Před 9 měsíci

    CISSP is an exam which not just need knowledge by needs you to "Think like a manager" Me feels like .. .Oh nooo I cannot think like a manager because I failed in CISSP, omg nooo .. Even if I worked as a manager even if I have been deploying security solutions , leading integrations for 10+ years ... i should quit as manager because I failed CISSP. See that college passed out guy he passed the CISSP conditional exam and I failed so he should jump on my assistant Manager seat and in my company everyone knows I don't think like a manager now because of my stupidity to follow process claim reimbursement before I can appear so yes I don't think like a manager!

  • @sameerdutta408
    @sameerdutta408 Před 8 měsíci

    You deserved to fail as you constantly called ISC2 'Company' 😂😂😂...

  • @najatdami5154
    @najatdami5154 Před rokem

    The exam has simulation questions like CompTIA ???