CISSP Study Plan with ChatGPT

Romeo Lorenzo

• 2 min read
CISSP Study Plan with ChatGPT

Adapting to use AI, I used ChatGPT to create a study plan for me as I prepare to take the CISSP Certification Exam. I fed GPT with resources that I want to use to study, a time frame of when I want to start/stop, and the tentative exam date. If you want to see the prompts I used, I will post them in the next post.

Week 1-2: October 1 - October 14 (D1 - Security and Risk Management)

  • [ ] Days 1-5: Watch Mike Chapple's CISSP Cert Prep (2021): 1 - Security and Risk Management video.
  • [ ] Days 6-10: Review the corresponding chapters in the Official Study Guide. Use the Feynman Technique to simplify complex topics.
  • [ ] Days 11-12: Watch Pete Zerger's Domain 1 Security and Risk Management videos.
  • [ ] Days 13-14: Revise and reinforce weak areas. Use ChatGPT for knowledge gaps analysis.

Week 3-4: October 15 - October 28 (D2 - Asset Security)

  • [ ] Days 1-5: Mike Chapple's CISSP Cert Prep (2021): 2 - Asset Security video.
  • [ ] Days 6-10: Study related chapters in the Official Study Guide. Utilize the Feynman Technique.
  • [ ] Days 11-12: Pete Zerger's Domain 2 Asset Security videos.
  • [ ] Days 13-14: Revise and practice with ChatGPT.

Week 5-6: October 29 - November 11 (D3 - Security Architecture and Engineering)

  • [ ] Days 1-5: Mike Chapple's CISSP Cert Prep (2021): 3 - Security Architecture and Engineering video.
  • [ ] Days 6-10: Study corresponding chapters, use the Feynman Technique, and reinforce concepts.
  • [ ] Days 11-12: Pete Zerger's Domain 3 Security Architecture and Engineering videos.
  • [ ] Days 13-14: Review and interact with ChatGPT for clarifications.

Week 7-8: November 12 - November 25 (D4 - Communication and Network Security, and D5 - Idendentity and Access Management)

  • [ ] Days 1-5: Mike Chapple's CISSP Cert Prep (2021): 4 - Communication and Network Security video.
  • [ ] Days 6-10: Study chapters related to Domains 4 and 5. Apply the Feynman Technique for deeper understanding.
  • [ ] Days 11-12: Pete Zerger's Domain 4 Communication and Network Security and Domain 5 Identity and Access Management videos.
  • [ ] Days 13-14: Use ChatGPT to reinforce knowledge, focusing on challenging areas.

Week 9-10: November 26 - December 9 (D6 - Security Assessment and Testing, D7 - Security Operations, and D8 - Software Development Security)

  • [ ] Days 1-5: Mike Chapple's CISSP Cert Prep (2021): 6 - Security Assessment and Testing, 7 - Security Operations, and 8 - Software Development Security videos.
  • [ ] Days 6-10: Study the respective chapters, applying the Feynman Technique and discussing with ChatGPT.
  • [ ] Days 11-12: Pete Zerger's Domain 6 Security Assessment and Testing, Domain 7 Security Operations, and Domain 8 Software Development Security videos.
  • [ ] Days 13-14: Comprehensive revision, take practice exams, and interact with ChatGPT for final clarifications.

Exam Preparation: December 11 - December 13

  • [ ] Day 1: Review weak areas identified in practice exams. Discuss with ChatGPT for deep understanding.
  • [ ] Day 2: Simulate exam conditions with a full-length practice exam. Identify time management strategies.
  • [ ] Day 3: Revise specific topics based on practice exam performance. Engage in interactive discussions with ChatGPT.
  • [ ] Day 4: Final practice exam to reinforce confidence. Focus on time-bound answering.
  • [ ] Day 5: Relaxation and light review of key concepts. Ensure you are well-rested and mentally prepared.

Exam Day: December 15

  • [ ] Morning: Light review of key notes and concepts. Focus on maintaining a calm and confident mindset.
  • [ ] Exam Time: Take the CISSP exam, applying the strategies learned during practice exams.

Key Dates:

  • [ ] December 11: Intensive review and practice exam analysis.
  • [ ] December 13: Final practice exam and last-minute clarifications.
  • [ ] December 15: CISSP Exam Day.

Confidence Level: I am confident that this study plan, combined with your interactive learning methods and the use of ChatGPT, will significantly enhance your preparation for the CISSP exam. Remember, consistency and active engagement are key. Good luck!