EP 102: Passing CISSP and CISM exams with Ed Skipka

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In this episode, we are back with one of our favorite guests, Ed Skipka, to talk about his latest achievements, studying and passing both CISSP and CISM exams.

To start, Ed goes on about how you should find your own way of studying and figure out the most efficient way to digest information, whether that is online video training, reading books, or attending bootcamps. Finding a study route that you enjoy is one of the easiest ways to ensure you stay on track.

He then goes on to explain how he approached the study materials and how he used multiple resources and figured out a way to grade himself and pinpoint his weaknesses to be able to work on them without spending too much time on topics he already had good experience and knowledge with.

Ed also mentions that it’s crucial that you don’t go into studying for the exam being afraid of it. It's indeed a tough exam. However, staying consistent day in and day out and being methodical about how you study should help you break down those fears.

After that, Kip and Ed discuss how he approached studying for CISM and why he chose to tackle that certification right after CISSP, highlighting that due to the overlap of information between the two certifications, he was able to conserve a lot of time and energy.

In the end, Ed mentions that you should not just take the certification for the sake of taking them, but you should use them to widen your knowledge and to know why and how things are happening and how to relate that to your current job and future positions.

What You’ll Learn

●    How long do you have to study before taking the test?

●    How to organize your time to study for the exam?

●    How to approach the study Materials?

●    What are the differences and similarities between CISM and CISSP?

●    What are some tips of success for the CISSP and CISM exams?

Relevant Websites For This Episode

●    https://www.cyberriskopportunities.com/cyber-risk-resources/cyber-risk-management-podcast/

●   https://www.udemy.com/course/better-testing/

●   https://www.certmike.com/

●   https://thorteaches.com/

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●   Episode 55 - Which cybersecurity certifications should you get?

●  Episode 58 - How to Get Hired With No Experience

●  Episode 81 - How to Negotiate a Pay Raise with Edward Skipka