This Week: Earning your CISSP Exam The CISSP exam covers eight domains, and is a comprehensive security examination. CBT Nuggets trainer Keith Barker describes it as “a mile wide by two inches deep.” It is dense and requires sponsorship. The value of this exam is disputed. We also discussed how to find a sponsor, and what constitutes CISSP experience. We also discussed how to find a sponsor, and whether or not the CISSP is worthwhile. What is considered CISSP experience? CISSP requires at minimum five years of paid experience in one of the eight security domains covered. Other ways to count CISSP experience are available. Here are some. How to Find Your (ISC2)2 CISSP sponsorGetting your CISSP certificate is not as simple as passing an exam. To earn the certification, test takers must have worked experience and be endorsed for by a sponsor. These are some tips to help find a sponsor and why you need one. CBT Nuggets Cybersecurity Training Get started There are many options for IT security. Here are a few reasons you should or shouldn’t pursue CISSP certification. Which Countries have the highest concentration of CISSP certification holders? The highest concentration of CISSP certificate holder around the world is found in the Cayman Islands and Singapore. Here’s a complete listing of CISSPs per 100,000 people. Download