CISSP Study Plan – Day 51 of 55 | Last Minute Review — 4 Days To Go
- Luke Ahmed
- 2 hours ago
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“This was months ago and we already know the result. But it’s great to look back!”
– Luke Ahmed
Today is Day 51 of Yani’s CISSP study plan. Four days before the exam. When you’re this close to the exam, small adjustments make a big difference. Let’s talk about what really matters now.
The Elimination Test
The ability to eliminate answers is VERY important at this point. This is good to do if you are VERY close to your exam. You may still get questions wrong — but:
You’re eliminating two answers immediately.
You’re down to 50/50 frequently.
You understand why two answers are clearly wrong.
Eliminating two choices right away is a strong indicator of domain understanding!
CISSP Study Plan Guides and Focus Tools
In the last few days to weeks, this is where condensed review material becomes useful.
Examples:
Sunflower CISSP summary guide (quick reinforcement tool)
Luke Ahmed’s “Think Like a Manager” YouTube mindset breakdown (link to be inserted)
Use the books for targeted domain summaries
Study Notes and Theory Flashcards
Confidence Calibration
Confidence is a funny thing, it comes and goes. But the real pros know when to use it and bend it to their will. At this point before your exam you must try to be:
Mostly confident
Occasionally uncertain
Rarely completely lost
Quick CISSP Practice Question - (Fun One)
You are 4 days away from the CISSP exam. Your practice exam results show consistent weaknesses in PKI-related questions. What is the BEST use of your study time?
A. Read a new 200-page cryptography textbook
B. Memorize certificate key sizes and algorithm bit lengths
C. Review Security Engineering domain concepts specifically tied to your missed PKI questions
D. Ignore PKI and focus only on your strongest domains
❌ A. Read a new 200-page cryptography textbook
Too broad and too late. Adding volume now increases overload instead of improving precision.
❌ B. Memorize certificate key sizes and algorithm bit lengths
CISSP tests application and judgment, not detailed memorization of technical numbers.
❌ D. Ignore PKI and focus only on your strongest domains
Avoiding weak areas increases exam-day risk. Weaknesses must be reinforced, not ignored.
✅ Correct Answer: C
Four days out, your study must be targeted. Review the specific Security Engineering concepts tied to the PKI questions you’re missing. Strengthen the weakness directly. Refine understanding. Reduce risk.
Yani’s Resources Used
Yani and I worked closely together throughout his CISSP study plan, mostly over Telegram messages and then TikTok direct message. When something didn’t make sense, we addressed it immediately. When a domain felt weak, we reinforced it before it became a liability and snowballed into something bigger. At some point I could sense he was getting frustrated at my course practice questions, but he didn't give up!
Observing's Yani's dedication was fascinating from my point of view. How could someone with such limited time and resources, halfway across the globe, be this focused with dedication? It was my privilege to help Yani actually. I learned a lot from him.
Why couldn't everyone do this? Maybe I could help them do the same.
That idea has now evolved into Luke’s 90-Day CISSP Exam Accelerator Program.
Luke's 90-Day Exam Accelerator
Accountability. Commitment. Discipline.
For 90 days, we study side-by-side. We break down tough domains, expose weak areas early, and refine your reasoning until CISSP logic becomes instinct.
Month 1 – Completion
Identify strengths and weaknesses quickly.2× Live Sessions + Weekly Videos
Month 2 – Reinforcement
Practice question breakdowns. Real CISSP thinking.2× Live Sessions + Weekly Videos
Month 3 – Mastery
High-yield review. Exam-day mindset sharpening.2× Live Sessions + Weekly Videos
Only 10 students per cohort. Cohort-1 is already underway,
Cohort-2 registration will begin soon.
Give me 90 days of focus, and the rest of your career changes.
— Luke Ahmed
