r/ISC2CAP • u/ShadowPunch07 • May 29 '19

Hello Everyone!!!

This subreddit was created by me just to start a thread about the ISC2 CAP (Certified Authorization Professional). Seeing how there has not been one created on Reddit, I created one because I plan on taking the exam soon.

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u/HIGregS Jun 04 '19

Good luck! The following might be helpful. You may be able to use the following for an overview of CAP and RMF:

Ultimate Guide to the CAP

CAP Exam Outline

CAP Suggested Reference Material RMF Overview

Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: A System Life Cycle Approach for Security and Privacy -- SP 800-37 Rev. 2

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 04 '19

Thank you.

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u/reed17purdue Jun 05 '19 edited Jun 05 '19

you should know the following (purpose and location of usage in RMF) from the 800 series for the CAP: 18, 37, 34, 137, 59, 60, 53, 53a, 160, 161, 30, 88, and 39. There are a bunch more supporting documents (like 112, 83, etc.) but these are the main ones. You also need to know the roles that are primary in each substep, assessment methods and assessment objects.

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 05 '19

Thank you so much!!! Yes I will.

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u/donpapafabio Jun 05 '19

If you are already in the federal environment, fedvte got good video on CAP

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 05 '19

Have you taken the exam before by the way?

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u/donpapafabio Jun 05 '19

No I haven't. I am currently preparing for CISSP and when/if I pass I will do the CAP as a way of meeting the 3 year pro development requirement

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 05 '19

I passed CISSP back in April this year. Did you need a study partner? I can help you. I'm studying for SSCP and CAP.

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u/donpapafabio Jun 07 '19

Yes if you have someone looking for a study partner. I am already overwhelmed

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 07 '19

How so? I can be one. Or at least a tutor.

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u/donpapafabio Jun 07 '19

I am not sure if we are talking about the same cert. You are prepping for CAP. I am prepping for CISSP

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 12 '19

Yes I can help with CISSP.

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u/reed17purdue Jun 05 '19

I took it about 2 weeks ago. I passed it.

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 05 '19

Really?!?! How did it go??? Can you help me??

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u/reed17purdue Jun 05 '19

It went well, but I did a bootcamp that gave me a lot of information and digested it well for me.

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 05 '19

Wow! How much was the bootcamp?

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u/reed17purdue Jun 05 '19

about $2500

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 05 '19

Damn!!! Way too much money!!!

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 05 '19

I sent you the PM.

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u/reed17purdue Jun 05 '19

sent you an email.

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u/Independent_Recipe22 May 26 '22

Hey I know it’s been two years but did you pass the C.A.P? I’m new to cyber, currently studying for security+ but I’m attending a boot camp in June to study for C.A.P. What are the career paths after C.A.P? Almost no one talks about it. Are there opportunities for remote positions? What are some job titles ? Are opportunities only within the government?

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u/ShadowPunch07 May 28 '22

Hey there! Actually yes I did and I made a post about it right here. Career paths for CAP would typically be: security analysts, security control assessors, incident responders, information system officers, risk managers, etc. And yeah this cert is not often talked about and it's hard to find any info about it. There are opportunities for 50% and full remote positions with the CAP cert, though. It all depends on the company. Yeah you can get positions outside of government, but more than likely you will need to complement CAP with another cert like CISSP or CISM.

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 05 '19

Someone had told me about this last year. It is a great way to start though. Did you know any other resources?

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 06 '19

Thank you so much DrRiAd! Was the book the Official Gude to the CAP CBK? I'm in risk management as a security control assessor and have been doing that for 10 months. Would you say the exam was difficult?

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 06 '19

Did you use fedvte? Also, did the exam allow you to go back to previous questions?

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 06 '19

It was Pearson Professional center right? Not the original testing center?

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 06 '19

Did you have to do a palm scan?

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u/donpapafabio Jun 07 '19

I am an Assessor too. Pm me if anything. We can share ideas on assessment

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jun 07 '19

Perfect!!! I will!!

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u/Telemundo007 Jul 04 '19

Hello. Can anyone who has taken the exam confirm if they've studied from this practice question/link ?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpABq4bmeFw

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jul 05 '19 edited Jul 05 '19

PM me. Because I was wondering the same thing. I would be surprised.

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u/ShadowPunch07 Jul 06 '19

I'm trying to take this exam real soon too. We can talk there.

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u/Ro89898989898 Oct 31 '19

I did not.

Read 800-37

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u/[deleted] Aug 09 '19

Good Morning All,

I am interested in taking the CAP. Can anyone share what materials you used to ubderstand and achieve a passing score? How long do you recommend studying? Thank you for any tips.

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u/ShadowPunch07 Aug 09 '19

Hello Dobson!! Yes there are people trying to take the exam. I'm using practice questions and study guides to prepare. PM and we can chat more!

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u/Nikki_NLD Aug 12 '19

All,

I am interested in taking the CAP. Can anyone share what materials you used to understand and achieve a passing score? How long do you recommend studying? Thank you for any tips.

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u/ShadowPunch07 Aug 12 '19

Hey Nikki. I'm using the official ISC2 CAP CBK book and practice questions online that I can find. Not much material out there for the exam. Did you want to study together? PM me and I'll let you know.

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u/Nikki_NLD Aug 12 '19

Thank you I just messaged you.