CISSP Cyber Training Podcast - CISSP Training Program

CCT 329: Cyber Security Skills Gap - Practice CISSP Questions (Domain 1)


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Security readiness is slipping while threats race ahead—so we zero in on what actually moves the needle. We start with a frank look at why so many teams feel behind: AI-driven attacks, budget constraints, and a hiring market that demands senior talent at entry-level pay. Then we get practical, connecting CISSP Domain 1 concepts to real decisions leaders make every week: how to align risk management with business goals, how to write policies that drive action, and how to use standards, baselines, guidelines, and SOPs to turn strategy into measurable outcomes.

From there, we dig into quantitative risk without the fluff. You’ll hear how to compute Single Loss Expectancy and Annualized Loss Expectancy, and why ALE clarifies budget asks better than any slide deck. We contrast due care and due diligence in plain terms: patch what’s critical now, and keep a repeatable process that proves you act responsibly over time. We also revisit ISC2 ethics, centering the top priority—protect society and the common good—and show how that principle shapes daily choices around audits, monitoring, and vendor assurance.

Cloud security gets its own spotlight. When penetration tests are restricted, we show how to leverage SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 under NDA, map those assurances to your control set and risk appetite, and close gaps with compensating controls. Along the way, we challenge common hiring myths, explore smart uses of MSPs, and show why cross-training software engineers into security often outperforms chasing more certifications. The result is a clear, actionable path from policy to practice that helps you harden faster and justify every control with data.

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CISSP Cyber Training Podcast - CISSP Training ProgramBy Shon Gerber, vCISO, CISSP, Cybersecurity Consultant and Entrepreneur

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