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Thoroughly updated for the latest release of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam, this comprehensive resource covers all objectives in the 2021 CISSP exam developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2®. CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition features learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice questions, and in-depth explanations. Written by leading experts in information security certification and training, this completely up-to-date self-study system helps you pass the exam with ease and also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.

Covers all eight CISSP domains: security and risk management, asset security, security architecture and engineering, communication and network security, identity and access management (IAM), security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security.

Online content includes: 1400+ practice exam questions, graphical question quizzes, a test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customizable quizzes by chapter or exam domain, and access to flash cards.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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I have both the book and the audio book it’s that good. It is a very comprehensive book covering all of the content.

Really good in depth content

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in-depth technical material, greatly narrated and mastered. Recommend if you like to learn networks and security or preparing for exam.

quality material

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As an aspiring or current information security professional preparing for the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) exam, selecting the right study resource is critical. After investing in an audible book claiming comprehensive coverage with over 70 chapters, I had high expectations. Unfortunately, the experience fell significantly short — not because the content was weak, but because the delivery ignored a basic requirement for any educational reference: usability.

One of the most glaring issues is the complete absence of a written index detailing what each chapter contains. For an audio format, this omission turns what could be a flexible learning tool into a frustrating guessing game. Without a chapter-by-chapter summary, navigating the material becomes nearly impossible. Need to revisit a section on access control models? Want to quickly find the discussion on cryptography principles? Good luck.

Why this matters:

Reference Functionality is Lost
A key value of CISSP study materials is being able to dip into specific topics on demand. An index serves as the roadmap; without it, listeners are forced to scrub through long passages or guess at timestamps. This severely limits the book’s usefulness, especially as a reference, which is essential for exam preparation and real-world application.

Fails Fundamental Educational Standards
Educational books — whether in print or audio — must support efficient retrieval of information, not just initial exposure to it. The lack of structured navigation undermines both. The audible format makes a summary or index even more important, not less.

Poor Investment for the Price
This resource was not inexpensive. Given its cost, readers reasonably expect:

Clear learning architecture

Easy ways to revisit key points

Tools that make study time efficient and effective
Instead, the experience feels like listening to a long lecture with no syllabus or table of contents.

Accessibility Concerns
For learners who rely on audio — whether due to preference or accessibility needs — the absence of chapter summaries or indexed markers is not just inconvenient; it actively impedes study. Good instructional design ensures all users can benefit equally.

In summary:
This CISSP audible book contains a wealth of content, but its lack of a written chapter index (or even detailed summaries) cripples its utility as more than a one-way listening exercise. It fails to deliver a core feature expected of serious educational materials — the ability to efficiently reference and revisit crucial information. For those serious about CISSP success, this omission makes it difficult to recommend this resource, especially at its price point.

A Frustrating Learning Experience

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