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My CISSP Journey Part 5 – When CISSP Became Part of My Everyday Life

When I look back at my CISSP preparation, I don't remember only the hours I spent sitting with books or answering questions. I remember the small pockets of time. Five…

PravinKarthik September 7, 2026

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CISSP Executive Briefing: The Efficiency Trap

When Optimization Quietly Creates Enterprise Fragility The Enterprise That Became Too Efficient A large organization decides to simplify its technology environment. Several data centers are consolidated. Applications move to a…

PravinKarthik September 3, 2026

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My CISSP Journey Part 4 – What My Wrong Answers Taught Me

During my CISSP preparation, I worked through nearly 6,000 practice questions. With that many questions, getting some of them wrong is inevitable. But somewhere along the way, I started looking…

PravinKarthik August 31, 2026

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My CISSP Journey Part 3 – When Experience Becomes a Bias

There was another thing I realised during my CISSP preparation that I didn't expect. My experience, which I initially considered one of my biggest advantages, could sometimes become a disadvantage.…

PravinKarthik August 29, 2026

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My CISSP Journey Part 2 – The Difference Between Knowing and Choosing

While preparing for CISSP, I became quite comfortable with questions. I worked through almost 6,000 practice questions. Over time, that volume gave me confidence. I started recognising patterns, understanding what…

PravinKarthik August 27, 2026

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My CISSP Journey – 6000 Questions Prepared Me but the Exam Tested Me Differently

I walked into my CISSP exam with confidence. Not overconfidence, but the confidence that comes after putting in serious preparation. I had worked through nearly 6,000 practice questions. Those questions…

PravinKarthik August 26, 2026

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CISSP Executive Briefing: Security Decision Quality

When the Wrong Security Decision Is Worse Than No Decision Executive Reality Cybersecurity leadership involves making decisions every day. Patch now or wait. Accept the risk or remediate it. Replace…

PravinKarthik August 23, 2026

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CISSP and AI in 2026: What Actually Changed?

Clearing the confusion around AI, the CISSP examination, and ISC2’s new AI Security certification If you are preparing for the CISSP examination in 2026, you may have recently encountered a…

PravinKarthik August 18, 2026