How To Think Like A Manager for the CISSP Exam - Director's Cut

This is the director's cut to a CISSP webinar session done with Prabh Nair (INFOSEC TRAIN) on "How To Think Like A Manager for the CISSP Exam". It contains important questions to ask yourself, primary CISSP concepts to know, understanding if you need to be "technical" for the CISSP exam, and a quick few minutes on what to expect from my CISSP book "How To Think Like A Manager for the CISSP Exam by Luke Ahmed".
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How To Think Like A Manager for the CISSP Exam by Luke Ahmed
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[@gaganbansal1539]

This video is a gold mine for every aspiring CISSP. Thanks Luke.

[@PJStrong2012]

Luke! This is amazing, having passed my exam years ago, I never quite captured how to express this mantra until now. I learned a new way to view "Think like a Manager" and that is the mark of an effective communicator. You are doing God's work here man keep it going!

[@Awesome2men]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:04 🎬 The video is a "Director's Cut" version of a webinar done with an instructor named Prav from InfoSec Train, who handled the webinar professionally. 01:19 🧠 Thinking like a manager is crucial for the CISSP exam. It involves understanding interconnectedness between domains and taking a high-level view of security in an organization. 07:07 🔄 Asking "why" repeatedly helps to understand security concepts at a deeper level and think like a manager. 10:06 🤝 Interconnected understanding is essential; all CISSP domains relate to each other, and policies from domain one impact decisions in other domains. 15:11 💼 Passing the CISSP exam makes you a more knowledgeable security professional, regardless of the result. It's about becoming a better practitioner and understanding security at a managerial level. 24:50 🔄 Continuing to ask "why" helps align thought process with that of an information security manager, enabling better decision-making in the CISSP exam. 25:20 💡 When preparing for the CISSP exam, focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing specific details like port numbers or encryption types. 26:17 💼 Prioritize human safety above all else. Protect and save your fellow human beings at all costs, as their lives are of astronomical significance. 27:28 🛡️ Behave ethically and follow the ISC² code of ethics. Ethical decisions are vital in the field of security and can be tested on the CISSP exam. 28:38 💰 Maximize corporate profits while ensuring security measures are in place to prevent incidents that could waste money. 30:17 🔒 Understand and minimize threats using management decisions, such as accepting, avoiding, rejecting, or transferring risks. 31:29 💸 Ensure all controls are cost-justified. Don't overspend on security measures that exceed the value of the assets they protect. 32:23 🕴️ Senior management must drive the security program. Decisions should come from the top and be aligned with the organization's objectives. 33:29 🚫 Security professionals should have no decision-making authority unless assigned by management. Act like a hired consultant rather than taking direct actions. 34:53 🤖 Utilize automated tools when appropriate. Automated processes can be more efficient and effective in handling certain security tasks. 50:28 🔒 Understanding the difference between encrypting with a public key and signing with a private key is essential. Public key encryption and digital signatures provide confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation. 50:58 🏢 Before engaging with a cloud vendor, conduct thorough research and risk assessment. Ensure they follow common criteria, assurance levels, and capability maturity integration model (CMMI) steps to manage your risks effectively. 52:39 📚 Data handling involves important concepts like data classification, marking, labeling, and meta tags. Transforming data into useful information is crucial for decision-making and analysis. 53:34 🚀 For starting an Information Security Program, know the processes and roles involved. Management plays a key role in approval, funding, and addressing security concerns in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Business Continuity Planning/Disaster Recovery Planning (BCP/DRP). 58:58 🗝️ Certificate Authorities (CAs) are crucial in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for providing trust and enabling secure communication between client and server using certificates. 01:00:09 ☁️ When dealing with cloud vendors, prepare Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to ensure proper security of your infrastructure, as cloud vendor risks become your risks. 01:04:25 📡 While technical knowledge is not a prerequisite, understanding network security concepts like encryption, IPS/IDS, IPsec, federated identity, VLANs, and TCP/UDP protocols will be beneficial for the CISSP exam. 01:14:11 📘 The webinar is about thinking like a manager for the CISSP exam and introducing a book. 01:14:38 📖 The book "Think Like a Manager" is designed to unlock the reader's brain to think like a manager in CISSP scenarios. 01:17:26 💡 The book provides practice questions with suggested mentality and strategy to analyze choices thoroughly for the best answer. 01:19:20 🧠 The book emphasizes thinking like a manager during the CISSP exam and provides tips to build the necessary mindset and endurance. 01:21:27 🔑 The book presents core CISSP concepts and encourages understanding rather than memorization of information. 01:22:12 📚 After studying the book, readers can apply the "think like a manager" concepts to other CISSP practice questions for better retention. 01:25:17 ⏳ The book's effective use depends on the candidate's experience level, starting studying about 6 months before the exam. 01:27:36 📅 The book's role evolves over time, with specific uses depending on the candidate's progress (3 months, 1 month before the exam). 01:30:42 📝 The book is not solely responsible for the exam's outcome; success depends on learning and applying the concepts effectively. 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[@rjones2651]

I have struggled with this...been tech all my life. I've taken the test twice, rocked out both times. The concepts here....the *change* in thinking ...this video is the KEY. Prepping again, will be sure to let you know if I get it. 10,000x "'thank you's".

[@erico963]

Awesome stuff here Luke! Thank you so much!

[@karthikishere4u]

Luke, I passed the exam today. I couldn’t have done it without this lecture. I really wanted to exaggerate more but I went through the other comments, I knew nothing I say will be new. I wish our career path make us meet someday so that I can say thank you in person.

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Much like the uniqueness of each CISSP number, your comment is read with the same. I read each and every one with great humility and a certain pride that there are more security professionals now out there protecting our daily digital lives. Congratulations on your success Karthik. Thank you for watching my content.

[@user-xp1ol5ig8g]

Awesome stuff here Luke! Thank you so much!. CREAM! Great Content, well organized and every min counted..

[@isharajayamanna]

Amazing Video ... Thanks a lot Luke Ahmed

[@deepwavetechnology1345]

Luke Ahmed you are the best ... Direct to the point .. clear English and answered so many questions in mind

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Thank you greatly.

[@themiseducationoftheameric7407]

This was an Amazing video, and you are a GREAT personality for it. Thank you Luke.

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Made my weekend, thanks a lot to you as well!

[@verynaughtyg]

I cannot thank you enough for your explanation and making things clear Luke. It was a big mess in my head that how I will apply this knowledge to my real life work as I am a Network and Security Engineer as well with no experience in Info Sec. It is really helpful :) Stay Blessed.

[@estrategiaygestiondecibers1673]

Excelente explicación, muchas gracias por este valioso aporte.

[@ezmane]

Wow, this was inspirational, motivating and straight to the point. am currently studying for the exam.

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Thank you. All the best on your exam.

[@naruto4892]

This content is god tier. I passed my exam and watched this video on the morning of. Thank you.

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

It's been four months and read this comment often to keep me driven. Thanks for the support brother.

[@arturgrygoruk4705]

This is the great video! Setting up the way of thinking like a Manager in IT Industry! I am going to take the CISSP exam in 3 weeks to challenge this beast! I have strong technical background but need to set the right mindset on this exam in order to review answers and put just the correct one on CISSP exam.

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Hey Artur, thank you for this comment. Please drop me a note using the contact page on my site and I'll send you some tips on what to do just before your exam! www.studynotesandtheory.com/contact

[@punzada]

Excellent video, purchasing the book immediately to add to my toolkit for the exam, thank you

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Appreciate is the support fam.

[@adityamanocha3447]

I've been getting some really good feedback from my colleagues and friends about this video and your book Luke, but I must say after watching this myself- I'm a FAN of yours! Many thanks :)

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Wow, humbled by this comment, thank you Aditya!! Feel free to ping me anytime as you progress toward your CISSP.

[@kabungakaka8792]

Provisional Passed at 165, 1st attempt Thank you for putting together this together Luke. I had this video on replay the last week before the exam. This video definitely changed my mindset. Thank you, Luke. Happy Holidays!

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

WOW! Excellent outcome of all your hard work!! 165! That's a lot of questions to go through. Glad you now have "CISSP "after your name Have a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2024 !

[@kencrismon]

Joe Barnes is a Rock Star. I'm taking the exam on the 29th of Feb 2024. Yep the 29th. I do feel prepared. Grateful to Joe and You for the help. Your site rocks!!!

[@vichhaiyserey]

best of luck; i'm preparing to take in april too :)

[@accidentallyfasting5768]

content starts close to 9:00

[@edwardwilliams3570]

CREAM! Great Content, well organized and every min counted.

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Real recognize real. Thank you.

[@cherrishtyn9982]

Thank you so much, now this explains a lot why my previous answers were failing and now I'm correcting it.

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

No problem :) Feel free to ping me anytime.

[@gta4user]

Awesome video and seeing it was dedicated to Kobe made me want to study even harder. Truly need the mamba mentality to pass this exam!

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Yes you do! RIP Kobe

[@JP-sm1zv]

Thanks Luke for this video

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Thank you for studying to become a CISSP :)

[@MandyM91]

Luke, can't THANK YOU ENOUGH! this video was a game changer for me, specially over the 'technical' parts - your guidance over 'do you know this? what is xyz for? where to apply it?" helped me organize my studies with 3 days before the exam, I finally understood! I'm not from a technical background and I was honestly concerned. 1st attempt, 125 questions. Your youtube shorts guided me to your page, and helped me hype before the test - for real, thank you and happy 2024

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

I may not know you, but I can tell from your words and the precious time you took to write this message to me, you deserve to be a CISSP. Congratulations. All the best in the rest of your information security career! Keep in touch :)

[@rohitpatil6830]

Hi Luke, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for all your work, knowledge that you are giving to all CISSP aspirants. I am happy to share that I have obtained CISSP certification. I have referred your How To Think Like A Manager Book and this video as well. Thank you once again. :)

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

EXCELLENT outcome of all your hard work!! Congratulations Rohit! Many thanks for your support of this channel and the Study Notes and Theory Platform. Keep in touch, can't wait to hear about your upcoming career and personal achievements in the years to come.

[@NeoKurow]

6:53 This man used the CONTRA code. A man of culture!

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

😅

[@Wellnesswithbinay]

Excellent video. Giving my exam in Jan/Feb 2022.

[@dorseyspencer2510]

I really enjoy the video.Wish me.luck.Study the terminology

[@gebreabzgiaregawi291]

I have provisionally passed the CISSP exam just on 100 questions yesterday. Thank you so much for being an inspirational through your book, studynotestheory website, and content like this. I appreciate and keep up the good work.

[@nivethamathivanan3335]

Thank you so much for the great content. It really helped in shaping the right cissp mindset. Passed Cissp today at 125 questions in the first attempt.

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

125 questions means you knew your concepts with crystal clarity! Thanks in return for taking your time to come back and comment on this video, you didn't have to do that but you did! CONGRATULATIONS. All the best in the rest of your infosec career 🚀

[@holyproton8855]

Great video, I need to make sure I stick with a high level managerial mindset....I have my test tomorrow ~.~

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Wishing you a positive outcome! Let me know :)

[@holyproton8855]

​@@StudyNotesandTheory Success! I'm part of the CISSP squad!

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

@@holyproton8855 WOW! REALLY GREAT NEWS! Welcome and CONGRATULATIONS!

[@nakville]

Thanks Luke. Provisionally Passed CISSP Today.

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Perfection! Congratulations for this one!

[@smadeelibrahim]

Em doing good :-) thanks for asking

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Good to hear lol.

[@LnGrrrR]

Don't put a $10 lock on a $5 bike is how an old instructor put it. Also, sensitive but unclassified is used in military systems. It's not considered "classified" in the sense that it's confidential/secret/top secret because the contents don't affect national security, but the data could still be sensitive (often due to PII).

[@amansood1]

Dedicated to Kobe. Wow. Salute you. #mamba

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Mamba Forever.

[@frozenzaid9863]

did anyone ever told you that your voice sounds exactly like DR.disrespect? the game streamer Btw i am PMP CISA and i am IT auditor and currently started CISSP with your website great work man

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

I do love CSGO, as you will see in my videos :) Feel free to ping me anytime. Thank you.

[@Jyothis]

I just realised you have used the background of Powai Lake Mumbai overlooking buildings of Hiranandani 😀 I live here. This must be a sign from above 😅

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Yes it is, great catch :)

[@dazzritwik]

Just started studies, and saw that exam is changing mid April next year. Don't know within 3-4 months it will be possible or not. Will give a try for sure.

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

You will do great regardless of change. Contact me if you need assistance.

[@n005e]

This is my 9th time watching this video (not exaggerating). I test tomorrow morning. I have taken the rest of today and all of tomorrow off. My anxiety is high, but my caffeine intake is even higher. I just want the pain to stop 😢. Almost there.

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

Hope I caught you in time to say: all the best tomorrow!

[@n005e]

@@StudyNotesandTheory I passed :) (provisionally)

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

@@n005e CONGRATULATIONS CISSP!!!

[@wesleyjones8895]

What are Process?? Can you give more examples??

[@StudyNotesandTheory]

You can use this document as a guideline: www.studynotesandtheory.com/single-post/cissp-process-guide-notes-pdf-free

[@frob530]

THINK LIKE A MANAGER ! 😄