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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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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 Domain 1 – Risk Treatment Options

Identifying risk is only half the job in information security. What truly matters—and what CISSP tests heavily—is what you do after a risk is identified. Many CISSP candidates understand threats…

PravinKarthik February 17, 2026

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CISSP Domain 1 : Threat vs Vulnerability vs Risk – Confused Trio

One of the most common reasons CISSP candidates lose marks is not lack of preparation, but mixing up three fundamental concepts: Threat Vulnerability Risk These terms are often used together,…

PravinKarthik February 16, 2026

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CISSP Domain 1: Governance vs Management

One of the most common reasons CISSP candidates lose marks is not lack of knowledge, but mixing up governance and management. https://open.spotify.com/episode/21dA0AuHoigtNjLYIB7aOp?si=PnVSY6AaTRiNZ1v50KmPxQ In day‑to‑day conversations, these terms are often used…

PravinKarthik February 15, 2026