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"I failed the CISSP the first time. My students don't."

Pass the CISSP — With a Proven System, Live Accountability, and an Expert in Your Corner

Every Sprint Cohort so far has sold out — Cohort 3 is on the same path.

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Most candidates study alone for 6–12 months, fail once or twice, and burn out before they ever pass. It's not because the material is too hard — it's because self-study has no deadline and no one checking your work.

The CISSP Sprint Cohort gives a small group of working professionals a structured, time-bound alternative: live weekly sessions, a personalized study plan, and direct access to a 24-year cybersecurity veteran.

What's Included

✅ 9 live 90-minute sessions with Shon Gerber, CISSP
✅ Personalized study plan built in Week 1
✅ Domain-by-domain exam coverage
✅ Weekly practice question sets
✅ Exam strategy sessions
✅ Mock exam debrief
✅ Private cohort community
✅ Session recordings posted within 24 hours
✅ A CISSP Cyber Training challenge coin when you finish the cohort and pass your exam — earned, not given, and yours automatically as a cohort grad

This Cohort Is For You If

• You've struggled to keep up with independent study
• You've failed the CISSP before and need a different approach
• You want structured, expert-led guidance without paying bootcamp prices

What Cohort Graduates Say

From the Sprint Cohort

"The 8 week sprint cohort was exactly what I needed to help me get over the 'I will take it someday soon' rut I was in. The cohort gave me a test deadline, weekly encouragement and review, and helped me figure out my weak areas before going to take the exam and passing."

— Jay K., Data Privacy and Security Manager

"I could totally fall asleep while reading the official study guide by myself. This cohort provided the necessary study guidance and helped cement a lot of the concepts that can seem really foreign if you don't do it every day."

— Rey Brian Glean

"This training is a great cost savings and a much better value than those week-long cram sessions that cost so much. The CPE Insider on the back end just adds to the already fantastic value."

— Clifton Helpingstine

"Shon Gerber, your guidance was invaluable throughout the CISSP study/certification process. Thank you for breaking the monotony!"

— Kristopher Wagstaff

Before You Join

Frequently Asked Questions

What the Sprint asks of you, and what you get back.

Do I need to meet any requirements to join?

There's no requirement to enroll in the Sprint. The requirements that matter are ISC2's, for earning the CISSP itself:

5 years of cumulative, paid work experience in 2 or more of the 8 CISSP domains.
A relevant 4-year degree or an ISC2-approved credential can waive 1 year (only one year can be waived).
Don't have the experience yet? You can still pass the exam and become an Associate of ISC2, then earn the experience within 6 years.

Check the current rules on ISC2's experience requirements page.

How much time will this take each week?

Plan on 8–10 hours a week, broken into daily chunks:

90-minute live session every Tuesday (morning or evening)
Daily practice questions, about 20–30 minutes a day
A domain exam each weekend, on your own schedule

When are the live sessions?

Cohort 3 meets live every Tuesday for 8 weeks, taught by me. You pick the session that fits your schedule:

Morning: 7:00–8:30 AM CST
Evening: 7:00–8:30 PM CST

Only the time differs. Both sessions cover the same domain in the same week with the same course content and community. You choose your session by the button you click to enroll.

What if I miss a live session?

Every session is recorded. Watch the replay, finish that week's work, and bring your questions to the next call. Attending live is where you get the most out of it, but life happens.

What do I need to do before Week 1?

Course content unlocks one week before kickoff. Before the first live session:

Take the diagnostic exam covering all 8 domains
Review your results and build your personalized study plan
Log in to the community and introduce yourself

How does the accountability work?

You're paired with an accountability partner and check in weekly. That, plus a live session every Tuesday and a cohort moving at the same pace, is what keeps busy people from quietly stalling. This cohort succeeds together.

What's included?

9 live, 90-minute sessions over 8 weeks, built around Think Like a Manager
Diagnostic exam and personalized study plan
Daily practice questions and weekly domain exams
Simulated CAT exams after Week 8
Full Pro-level content: video library, question bank, and more
Private cohort community and an accountability partner
A CISSP Cyber Training challenge coin when you finish and pass

Is there a challenge coin?

Yes. Finish the cohort and pass your exam, and you get a CISSP Cyber Training challenge coin, automatically, as a cohort grad. No forms, no extra steps.

It comes from the military challenge-coin tradition I carried from my Red Team days: earned, not given. Read the story behind the coin.

Do I need to buy any books or extra practice tests?

No. Everything you need to pass the exam is inside the program. Depending on how you learn, some students like to add:

The ISC2 Official Study Guide + Practice Tests bundle (Amazon, about $58)
Boson ExSim-Max for CISSP (about $99) for an even wider range of practice questions

Both are optional, not requirements.

Do I keep access after the 8 weeks?

Yes. The content doesn't disappear when the live sessions end, so you can keep reviewing until exam day.

Is the exam voucher included? Do you guarantee I'll pass?

The exam fee is paid directly to ISC2 and isn't included. No one can honestly guarantee a pass. What the Sprint gives you is the structure, the deadline, and the coaching to walk in CISSP-ready.

What happens if the cohort doesn't fill?

If the cohort doesn't reach the minimum number of students, I'll let you know before kickoff and you choose: move your seat to the next cohort, or get a full refund.

Still have a question? Email [email protected].

Cohort 3 Pricing

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About Your Instructor

24 Years in the Field. 8 Weeks to Your CISSP.

Shon Gerber, CISSP is a 24-year cybersecurity veteran, Former Commander of the 177th Information Aggressor Squadron, Former CISO, Fractional CISO serving healthcare and financial sector clients, and adjunct professor of cybersecurity.

He failed the CISSP on his first attempt — and used that experience to build a proven system that has helped serious cybersecurity professionals get certified and advance their careers.

He is the founder of CISSP Cyber Training and host of the CISSP Cyber Training Podcast.