CISSP Study Plan – Day 14 of 55 | Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
- Luke Ahmed
- Sep 22
- 2 min read
"Hope these hours translates into dollars !!"– Luke Ahmed
Today is Day 14 of Yihenew’s CISSP study plan, focusing on Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).
Key Areas Covered:
ABAC Defined — evaluates attributes (user, resource, action, environment) before granting access
Examples — location, device type, time of day, job role
CISSP Exam Tie-In — ABAC is flexible and policy-driven, unlike static RBAC or DAC
Real-World Use — cloud services and Zero Trust models rely heavily on ABAC
Quick CISSP Practice Question
Which access control model uses attributes such as user role, location, and device to grant or deny access?
A. DAC
B. RBAC
C. ABAC
D. MAC
✅ Correct Answer: C. ABACExplanation: ABAC decisions are made from policies that evaluate multiple attributes (user, resource, environment). RBAC is role-centric, DAC is owner-discretion, and MAC is label/clearance based.
👉 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)
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
