--- title: Network Simulation & IT Training | Boson Blog | CISSP practice exam description: CISSP practice exam | IT Certification and Training Blog from Boson's subject-matter experts in Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA and more. --- [![Boson Software](https://blog.boson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/boson_logo_sm_hs.jpg?width=124&height=60&name=boson_logo_sm_hs.jpg "Boson Software")](https://www.boson.com/) [![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/70217/20bc961b-13d3-40fb-ae05-c538e2bb7c63.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/70217/20bc961b-13d3-40fb-ae05-c538e2bb7c63) # IT Certification and Training Blog [![](https://blog.boson.com/hubfs/BOSON_CISSP_Blog_Header.png) ](https://blog.boson.com/cissp-facts-you-need-to-know) ## [CISSP Facts You Need to Know](https://blog.boson.com/cissp-facts-you-need-to-know) ** Feb 16, 2026 2:45:15 PM / by [Boson Software](https://blog.boson.com/author/boson-software) posted in [CISSP practice exam](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-practice-exam), [CISSP certification](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-certification) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.boson.com/cissp-facts-you-need-to-know#comments-listing) The[Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)](https://boson.com/certifications/cissp/) is one of the most recognized and often misunderstood credentialsin cybersecurity. Whether you’re exploring a career in security, managing asecurity team, or just curious about how the digital world stays safe, CISSP and the field it represents are packed with fascinating details. [Read More **](https://blog.boson.com/cissp-facts-you-need-to-know) [![](https://blog.boson.com/hubfs/ExSimStudyStages.png) ](https://blog.boson.com/exsim-max-stages-of-studying) ## [ExSim-Max Stages of Studying](https://blog.boson.com/exsim-max-stages-of-studying) ** Aug 19, 2024 11:05:41 AM / by [Boson Software](https://blog.boson.com/author/boson-software) posted in [Cisco](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cisco), [CCNP](https://blog.boson.com/topic/ccnp), [CEH](https://blog.boson.com/topic/ceh), [CISSP practice exam](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-practice-exam), [CCNA](https://blog.boson.com/topic/ccna), [CISSP certification](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-certification), [ExSim-Max](https://blog.boson.com/topic/exsim-max), [Azure](https://blog.boson.com/topic/azure), [CCSP](https://blog.boson.com/topic/ccsp), [CISA](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cisa), [CompTIA A+](https://blog.boson.com/topic/comptia-a), [PMP](https://blog.boson.com/topic/pmp) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.boson.com/exsim-max-stages-of-studying#comments-listing) ****   [Read More **](https://blog.boson.com/exsim-max-stages-of-studying) [![](https://blog.boson.com/hubfs/MelissaVirus_BlogHeader.png) ](https://blog.boson.com/1999-in-tech-the-melissa-virus) ## [1999 in Tech: The Melissa Virus](https://blog.boson.com/1999-in-tech-the-melissa-virus) ** Jun 15, 2023 8:00:00 AM / by [Boson Software](https://blog.boson.com/author/boson-software) posted in [cissp](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp), [CISSP practice exam](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-practice-exam), [(ISC)2 CISSP](https://blog.boson.com/topic/isc2-cissp), [CISSP certification](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-certification), [CCSP](https://blog.boson.com/topic/ccsp), [CISA](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cisa) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.boson.com/1999-in-tech-the-melissa-virus#comments-listing) The Melissa Virus, also known as W97M/Melissa or simply Melissa, remains one of the most notorious computer viruses in history. First identified in 1999, it rapidly spread across the globe, causing significant disruptions and prompting a robust response from the cybersecurity industry. Let’s delve into the origins of the Melissa Virus, its mode of transmission, and how the cybersecurity community addressed this unprecedented threat. [Read More **](https://blog.boson.com/1999-in-tech-the-melissa-virus) [![](https://blog.boson.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_507078929.jpeg) ](https://blog.boson.com/why-to-get-cissp-certified-in-2023) ## [Why to get CISSP Certified in 2023](https://blog.boson.com/why-to-get-cissp-certified-in-2023) ** Mar 9, 2023 8:00:00 AM / by [Boson Software](https://blog.boson.com/author/boson-software) posted in [cissp](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp), [CISSP practice exam](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-practice-exam), [CISSP practice questions](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-practice-questions), [(ISC)2 CISSP](https://blog.boson.com/topic/isc2-cissp), [(isc)2](https://blog.boson.com/topic/isc2), [CISSP certification](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-certification) [** 1 Comment](https://blog.boson.com/why-to-get-cissp-certified-in-2023#comments-listing)   [Read More **](https://blog.boson.com/why-to-get-cissp-certified-in-2023) [![](https://blog.boson.com/hubfs/CISSP%20Blog%20Stock%20Photo%209.17.21.jpeg) ](https://blog.boson.com/4-reasons-to-get-your-cissp-certification) ## [4 Reasons to Get Your CISSP Certification](https://blog.boson.com/4-reasons-to-get-your-cissp-certification) ** Sep 21, 2021 8:16:04 AM / by [Thomas Bartolomeo](https://blog.boson.com/author/thomas-bartolomeo) posted in [CISSP practice exam](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-practice-exam), [(ISC)2 CISSP](https://blog.boson.com/topic/isc2-cissp), [CISSP certification](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-certification) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.boson.com/4-reasons-to-get-your-cissp-certification#comments-listing) Much like Boson’s twenty-year history of offering premier IT Certification products, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification also has over a twenty-year history of serving as a benchmark of advanced competency in information security. Here are some of the key benefits of completing your CISSP certification. 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As you might guess considering the nature of my employment, I'm very comfortable with taking exams, so I don't mind one bit. [Read More **](https://blog.boson.com/ive-passed-the-cissp-exam-four-times-this-is-what-ive-learned) [![](https://blog.boson.com/hubfs/What-to-expect-Chalkboard.jpg) ](https://blog.boson.com/what-to-expect-from-the-cat-edition-of-the-cissp-exam) ## [Preparing for the CAT Edition of the CISSP Exam (2024 Domain Refresh)](https://blog.boson.com/what-to-expect-from-the-cat-edition-of-the-cissp-exam) ** Jul 9, 2018 3:20:50 PM / by [James Hanback](https://blog.boson.com/author/james-hanback) posted in [cissp](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp), [CISSP practice exam](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-practice-exam), [(ISC)2 CISSP](https://blog.boson.com/topic/isc2-cissp), [CISSP certification](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-certification), [CISSP CAT](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-cat) [** 9 Comments](https://blog.boson.com/what-to-expect-from-the-cat-edition-of-the-cissp-exam#comments-listing) Test takers who sat the original proctored paper-and-pencil version of the ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) exam might identify with the following nagging thoughts chewing at the minds of candidates as they attempted to center themselves for the long haul in what was most likely an unfamiliar environment: [Read More **](https://blog.boson.com/what-to-expect-from-the-cat-edition-of-the-cissp-exam) [![](https://blog.boson.com/hs-fs/file-15263284-gif/images/cissp-certification-logo.gif) ](https://blog.boson.com/bid/75655/boson-releases-exsim-max-for-cissp) ## [Boson Releases ExSim-Max for CISSP](https://blog.boson.com/bid/75655/boson-releases-exsim-max-for-cissp) ** Mar 5, 2012 4:25:00 PM / by [Kelly Mansfield](https://blog.boson.com/author/kelly-mansfield) posted in [exam simulation](https://blog.boson.com/topic/exam-simulation), [cissp](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp), [CISSP practice exam](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-practice-exam), [CISSP practice questions](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-practice-questions), [(ISC)2 CISSP](https://blog.boson.com/topic/isc2-cissp), [(isc)2](https://blog.boson.com/topic/isc2), [CISSP certification](https://blog.boson.com/topic/cissp-certification) [** 0 Comments](https://blog.boson.com/bid/75655/boson-releases-exsim-max-for-cissp#comments-listing) **Nashville, Tenn. (February 28, 2012)** – Boson Software, LLC, announces the release of [ExSim-Max for CISSP](http://www.boson.com/practice-exam/cissp-isc2-practice-exam). This practice exam software helps seasoned information security specialists obtain the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (2012) certification. 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