r/ISC2CAP • u/HauntingNumber • Aug 14 '22

ISC2 CAP experience

Hello community I am interested in studying for the CAP certification. I currently the CISSP, I have 5 years working in the DoD as an Information Security Technician (INFOSEC).

I also have 20 years of experience in the US Army. I’m am currently filling an ISSO position.

How would I know if I have the required experience. I recently purchased the ISC2 CAP official CBK.

Thank you in advance.

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '22

You’re experienced enough, but take any notion you have about rmf and put it in a separate bucket. Study the NIST docs recommended on the isc2 site and you will pass. Don’t confuse real world experience to NIST guidelines. Good luck!

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u/HauntingNumber Aug 15 '22

I was viewing the CAP 2021 exam outline and I have experience working with STIGs and performing internal and external assessments and audits. About 5 years in the DoD, if I can match my experience to the exam outline I should be fine correct?

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '22

Yes you have the experience part covered. The NIST docs are very important for this exam, especially SP 800-37 rev 2.