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Free study guides for three of the most in-demand certifications: CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CISM. Each one breaks the exam down by domain, explains what it tests, and lays out a realistic path to prepare. No cost, no sign-up, straight in your browser.
Each guide is free and breaks the exam down by domain. Choose a certification to start reading.
A plain-English walkthrough of the eight CISSP domains, the CAT exam format, the experience requirement, and how to build a study plan for ISC2's flagship credential.
Everything on the current SY0-701 exam, broken down by its five domains, with the concepts that matter most and a realistic path from zero to certified.
A manager-focused guide to the four CISM domains — governance, risk, program, and incident management — and the experience and mindset the exam expects.
More guides are on the way. Want to test yourself instead? Take a free practice test or drill with our free flashcards.
Read the guide to see how the exam is structured, what each domain covers, and how much weight it carries. Now you know the whole territory.
Take a free practice test to see which domains you're weakest in, so you spend your time where it counts instead of re-reading what you already know.
Use the guide as a reference to drill the weak areas, then retest. When training's the fastest path, an accelerated boot camp closes the rest.
A good study guide turns a vague, intimidating exam into a concrete plan you can actually work through.
It shows you the whole map. Before you memorize anything, you need to see how the exam is organized and what it weights. A guide gives you that big picture in an afternoon.
It cuts the noise. There's endless material out there. A guide written to the current objectives keeps you focused on what the exam actually tests instead of rabbit holes.
It pairs with practice. Reading tells you what to know; a practice test tells you what you don't. Used together, they're the fastest way to find and close your gaps.
A study guide maps the exam. Our accelerated boot camps get you across the line, with expert instructors, full-length practice exams, your exam voucher, and a first-attempt pass guarantee.
The questions people ask most before diving into one of our free certification study guides.
Yes. Every study guide here is completely free to read. There's nothing to buy and no sign-up required.
Right now there are three: CISSP, CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701), and CISM. We add more over time, so it's worth checking back.
Each guide breaks the certification down by exam domain, explains the exam format and requirements, highlights the concepts that matter most, and lays out a realistic path to prepare.
Yes. The guides are written to the current exam versions, including CompTIA Security+ SY0-701, with the CISSP and CISM guides following each vendor's current outline. Vendors refresh their objectives on an ongoing basis and we keep the guides aligned to the current published parameters.
A guide is a strong foundation, but most people pass fastest by pairing it with practice questions and structured training. Our boot camps include full-length practice exams and a first-attempt pass guarantee.
Read the guide to map out the exam, take a free practice test to find your weak domains, focus your studying there, and use the guide again as a reference as you close the gaps.
Whether you're deciding which certification to pursue, working out funding, or planning training for a team, tell us where you are and we'll help you map out the right path.