Day 1 of Yihenew's CISSP Study Plan

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"He who has begun is already half done!! Tag me everyday you study, you got me by your side and we’ll cross the finish line together." - Luke Ahmed

Today marks the beginning of Yihenew’s CISSP Study Plan — Day 1 of a dedicated 55-day journey to prepare for the CISSP exam.This daily log will follow his progress as he studies using Luke Ahmed’s Study Notes and Theory CISSP course and the book How to Think Like a Manager for the CISSP Exam.

The goal of this CISSP study plan is not just to memorize facts, but to connect CISSP domains to real-world security management decisions. Over the next 55 days, Yihenew will cover topics like Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, and Communication and Network Security, all while practicing with scenario-based CISSP questions.

If you’re building your own CISSP exam preparation plan, following along with this series will give you ideas for daily study routines, resources to use, and ways to track your own progress. Whether you have 55 days or 5 months, the principles in this CISSP study plan can help you structure your learning and stay consistent.

Check out Yani's TikTok or see Day 2.

👉 Can you take the Yani Challenge?

55 days of consistent CISSP prep, tackling one domain at a time, using only the resources below:

Course

Luke's CISSP Course (2 months access, $89.98)

One-to-one Zoom sessions with Luke Ahmed (2 weeks before exam)

Books, Notes, and Practice Questions

All-In-One Study Guide by Shon Harris (Around $45)

Sybex 10th Edition (Around $52.55)

Official CISSP Practice Tests, 4th Edition by Mike Chapple & David Seidl (Around $35)

How To Think Like A Manager for the CISSP Exam ($29.99)

Total Cost: approxiamately $250 depending on your geographic location. Yani is located in East Africa.

📚 Study Plan (55 Days of Dedication):

- Weekdays: 2–3 hours of focused study—late nights and early mornings (5 AM).

- Weekends: 5–6 hours of deep study sessions.

Pass CISSP in first attempt within 100 questions.

Yani's biggest expense was his time, committment, consistency, and dedication! It was worth it because he passed first attempt in 100 questions using the above resources only.

If Yihenew could do it, so can you.

All the best Future CISSP. You can feel free to contact me anytime as well.

Thank you.

Luke Ahmed