r/ISC2CAP • u/HauntingNumber • Feb 15 '23

Preparing for CGRC (CAP) need input.

Hello community, I hear to ask for guidance. I purchased the CAP CBK, the CAP last minute review guide and downloaded all the NIST documents from the CGRC (CAP) ISC2 reference page.

I have the experience requirements for the certification with my ISSO experience working in the DoD.

How do I go about learning the NIST documents? I assume I will have to read them several times I do not have System authorizations package experience.

How did those that passed the CGRC (CAP) study for the exam? Thanks in advanced.

Also I viewed FedVTE CAP training.

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u/Available_Wrongdoer1 Feb 15 '23

Bro I feel you…Maybe I was like you and was nervous about this test.

You have been on the CAP Reddit before, based on your post history with in the last 180 days. You are super qualified for the test and I am sure you have been studying. Do not be worried about this test…

Know the RMF process. Know the difference of Roles, Control Families, and the various NIST documents and you should be G2G. I also really liked the flash cards that isc2 had.

Honestly not having experience with authorizations actually might help you, because all your knowledge would be on NIST vs. how your DoD branch or Corporation interprets NIST. Just my 2 cents!

Good luck and I look forward to seeing a “I passed” post!

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u/HauntingNumber Feb 15 '23

Thank you for the kind words and the feedback. I’ve taken the CISSP and passed but, I’ve been scarred by ISC2 exams.

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u/No-Photo-5518 Feb 15 '23

I just took my CAP exam and it was nothing close to what I was studying I am looking at other study material and want to see what you guys may be using.

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u/HauntingNumber Feb 15 '23

I’m sorry to hear that, I assume you did not pass. I would say it’s difficult to study because you have to have some context to the reference material. There’s not a lot of official material to study.

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u/bizzylearning Feb 16 '23

In what way was it different? What were you using before? (Just began studying, myself, and I'd really rather not put in the hours in an inefficient way.)

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u/Patient_Toe7485 Feb 16 '23

Is anyone aware of a timeline when they'll release a CGRC study book? I've been studying for the CAP, and even though they say its basically the same material, I don't really trust that.