{"id":155,"date":"2021-10-23T23:42:03","date_gmt":"2021-10-23T23:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyberimpact1\/?page_id=155"},"modified":"2023-04-26T02:16:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T02:16:27","slug":"experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dsarf001\/experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When I first started studying for the Security+ exam, I felt a little overwhelmed. There was so much information to absorb, and I wasn&#8217;t sure where to begin. But I was determined to succeed, so I made a plan and stuck to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I started by reviewing the exam objectives and making note of areas where I felt weak. I then read through a comprehensive study guide and took practice quizzes to reinforce my knowledge. I also watched online tutorials and participated in online forums to get a better understanding of the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest challenges I faced was understanding the technical jargon used in the exam questions. I had to make sure I fully understood the terms and concepts before attempting to answer the questions. To help with this, I created flashcards with key terms and concepts, which I reviewed regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the day of the exam arrived, I felt nervous but prepared. I took my time and carefully read each question, making sure to fully understand what was being asked. I used my notes and flashcards to help me answer the questions, and I felt confident in my responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the exam, I was relieved to find out that I had passed. It was a great feeling to know that all of my hard work and studying had paid off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The experience of studying for and passing the Security+ exam gave me the confidence to tackle the CISM exam. While I was familiar with many of the concepts covered in the CISM exam, there were still areas where I needed to improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare for the CISM exam, I followed a similar study plan to what I had done for the Security+ exam. I reviewed the exam objectives and made note of areas where I needed more work. I then read through a comprehensive study guide and took practice quizzes to reinforce my knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest differences between the Security+ and CISM exams was the focus on management and governance. I had to shift my mindset from technical details to broader concepts like risk management and information security strategy. This required me to read more case studies and real-world scenarios to get a better understanding of how these concepts applied in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the day of the CISM exam arrived, I felt more confident than I had for the Security+ exam. I had put in the work and felt prepared for whatever the exam threw my way. I took my time and carefully read each question, making sure to apply the broader concepts I had studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I received my passing score, I felt a great sense of accomplishment. Passing the CISM exam was not only a personal achievement, but it also opened up new career opportunities for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, while studying for both the Security+ and CISM exams was challenging, it was also incredibly rewarding. By following a well-planned study strategy and staying committed to my goals, I was able to pass both exams and gain valuable knowledge and skills in the field of information security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I first started studying for the Security+ exam, I felt a little overwhelmed. There was so much information to absorb, and I wasn&#8217;t sure where to begin. But I was determined to succeed, so I made a plan and stuck to it. I started by reviewing the exam objectives and making note of areas&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dsarf001\/experience\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":22321,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dsarf001\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/155"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dsarf001\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dsarf001\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dsarf001\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22321"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dsarf001\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=155"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dsarf001\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/155\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":307,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dsarf001\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/155\/revisions\/307"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dsarf001\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}