CISSP is a widely desired indicator of knowledge, experience, and excellence on the resume of many IT professionals. CISSP is not just recommended by industry groups, in some cases it’s required. Performing a job search in any moderate or larger metropolitan area reveals an astounding number of IT and cybersecurity positions request that the applicant be CISSP-certified. This Certification Prep Guide provides an overview of the current (ISC)2’s CISSP (Certified Information System Security Practitioner) certification and offers helpful tips that you can use when preparing for your certification exam.