Story of CISSP Art
Two ideas and one decision to share my creative CISSP handwritten notes led me to CISSP As An Art.
You cannot plan organic self-discovery. They are accidental.
I started CISSP to complete, but CISSP ended up starting me.
Here is my story.
I started reading CISSP when COVID hit.
But I never got past domain 1. I felt the material was dry and dull.
The problem was me, not CISSP.
I often got distracted, but I continued reading.
My procrastination was drawing. I would immerse myself in doodling, abstracts and drawing stick figures for hours.
One day, an idea hit my mind. Why not continue CISSP while taking notes with doodles?
I did. I enjoyed.
I was balancing art and cybersecurity.
I failed on my first attempt, but looked at the positive side.
I was good in five domains, and only three needed attention.
I got another idea. I invested three months and started writing on LinkedIn as mini-posts with digital art.
People loved it. I got appreciation for my unique blend. It was a win-win situation.
Now, I was learning, sharing my knowledge through writing and drawing.
I passed CISSP.
I felt good, but something was already in my heart and mind.
I wanted to share my CISSP knowledge through digital art, so I continued creating and posting until the major turning point.
I took out my handwritten CISSP notes and took a photo. Ten full-size sketchbooks were full of notes, colours, and art.
I scanned it and posted it for free (link in comment). I thought my job was done until emails started bombarding my inbox.
More than 2,500 people worldwide downloaded my notes, and many people also started paying as a kind gesture.
I was overwhelmed and inspired.
I wanted to create and share with purpose and meaning.
That’s how CISSP Art was born.
I did not invent CISSP As An Art. CISSP As An Art invented me.
Moral – Knowledge is never wasted. Do not throw away your learning. Please share what you know.