FOREWORD

I’m excited and honored to introduce the eighth edition of CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide to cyber security experts worldwide. This study guide is essential for those pursuing CISSP certification and should be part of every cyber security professional’s library.

After 39 years of service in the Profession of Arms, I know well what it means to be a member of a profession and the importance of shared values, common language, and identity. At the same time, expert knowledge gained through training, education, and experience is critical to a profession, but formal certifications based on clearly articulated standards are the coin of the realm for cyber security professionals.

In every operational assignment, I sought ways to leverage technology and increase digitization, while assuming our freedom to operate was not at risk. Today’s threats coupled with our vulnerabilities and the potential consequences create a new operational reality—national security is at risk. When we enter any network, we must fight to ensure we maintain our security, and cyber security experts are the professionals we will call on to out-think and out-maneuver the threats we face from cyberspace.

As our world becomes more interconnected, we can expect cyber threats to continue to grow exponentially. While our cyber workforce enabled by technology must focus on preventing threats and reducing vulnerabilities, we will not eliminate either. This demands professionals who understand risk management and security—experts who are trusted and committed to creating and providing a wide range of security measures tailored to mitigate enterprise risk and assure all missions, public and private.

Current, relevant domain expertise is the key, and the CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide is the king of the hill. In this edition, Shon’s quality content is present and is being stewarded forward by Fernando Maymí. You’re in good hands, and you will grow personally and professionally from your study. As competent, trusted professionals of character, this book is essential to you, your organization, and our national security.

Rhett Hernandez
Lieutenant General, U.S. Army Retired
Former Commander, U.S. Army Cyber Command
Current West Point Cyber Chair, Army Cyber Institute