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Wording of questions
I am aI still miss some things when it comes to DAC, MAC, ans RBACs. I will have to review cryptography as well. But what really gets me in taking the various practice tests is the wording. For a example the question was asked which backup would backup all of the files since the last backup? Under the right conditions a…
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Passed...
...with an 807 still not finished Darrils book and i feel as though i don't deserve it because of that. i took a couple of the preplogic tests and half viewed the cbt Nuggets, but until i finish the book it doesn't seem real hardest studying for was been crypto and remembering the damn ports! still not 100% on them, but i…
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Bam!
Took the test and beat it down today. lol 875. That felt very good after my unprepared attempt at the CCNA. I was surprised at the difficulty level of the questions though compared to all the practice tests I took. I took the ones on here, CramMaster, LabSim, the discs included in the books, and the Pearson app on my Droid…
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Monday, Monday...
I'm hoping I'll finish that line with "so good to me" instead of "can't trust that day"! My studying so far: I read Darril's book once; I took the assessment test first (epic fail; missed 37 of 78 ) then read a chapter a day, taking the chapter's questions the following day and missing no more that 1-4 questions per…
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Security + December or late November
Hello Group I am going to challenge the Security + exam next. Currently I am going to use the Staff Kit. Can anyone give me any tips, advice or any videos that worked for them. Is there any acronyms that are mandatory. Currently I am a system admin of a Warship. I am doing it on my own time and can not wait to pass it.…
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Passed that mother with a 781
Do I care that I passed with a 781, naw do I care that I passed, hell yea. I look at it like this, it's like football you have a win and a lose collumn this exam is the same way Pass/ Fail. the score is mox nox. Read all the question you want for the web, back of books, etc. If you don't know the material you ain't passin.…
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How do the practice questions in Darril's book
stack up against the real exam in terms of difficulty/wording? For those that have passed.
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Testing Center Scarcity
I am scheduled to take the Security+ exam on Monday. I work for a training company and we have a Pearson-Vue and Prometric testing center in our building. If you are having no luck scheduling the test, know that both testing providers offer the CompTIA exams. Many testing centers also can provide a testing server that can…
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Any Suggestions on Prep test for the Security+
Hi All: I am looking to invest in some good quality at a reasonable price Practice Exams (limited budget) on the CompTIA Security+ certification SY0-201 exam, which I am planning to write it soon before the deadline (Dec 31, 2010), don't like the idea to renew my certs every 3 yrs, I think that's expensive if your at the…
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Passed Security +!!!
Thanks for the Darril Gibson book recomendations it was my main source of study, Some of the exam questions leaves you scratching your head but manage to passed it with an 853 :) Up next CWNA and the MCITP:SA track any recomendations for those are more than welcome.
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Passed 12/17/10 - 884
These questions appeared a lot tougher than they actually were! I thought for sure I failed. 2 months of studying really paid off...though I have studied more in the past two weeks than the whole two months combined. I used Sybex's book, this site, and what ever free videos I could find online. I think CCNA is next for me.…
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835
I was shocked when I saw my score... I did not feel good about the test... but hey, it's done now.... up next... MCDST
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Passed Security+ with an 802!
After almost 2 months procrastinating taking this exam, I finally was able to use these past couple weeks of hardcore dedication preparing for this exam. The exam was a little more trickier than I expected, but Darril Gibson's book is absolutely awesome and prepares you well for this exam without the need for any…
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Another Security+ Pass
Passed today with a 864. Like everyone else, used Darill's book. I also used the Sybex book and CBT. Darril's book was by far the best.
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Passed Security+
I finally completed the CompTIA trinity!!! I passed by the skin of my teeth (786), but at least I passed. I used Darril's book as my only study source. It's good, but I think I should have used another source for practice questions. I also think I should have read it a little more thoroughly in hindsight since the…
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Passed Security +
Passed today with a 853. Read Darril Gibson's book, help from some friends and practice tests. I've got to say Darril's book is the best.
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From Network+ to Security+
I took the Network+ yesterday and passed it with a 813 (thankfully). I hope to take (passing would be nice too) the Security+ by the end of the year. - How similar are the two exams, how much do they borrow from one another? - What are the differences between the two? - What should I expect and watch out for? - Difficulty,…
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Thoughts on the exam
Passed yesterday, some thoughts from the exam for anyone taking it soon: 1) Make sure you understand the various uses and scenarios in which protocol analyzers are utilized. I had at least 7 questions, possibly more, that involved this in some way. May have just been the luck of the question draw, so your mileage may vary.…
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Just killed Security+
After studying Darrill Gibson's book for about 2 months and reading it twice,I passed security+ today with a score 822. I took my time in the exam and exhausted the time too(afterall I paid £191 for it). Next for me is ISO27002 and either SAP GRC or SAP FI. Strange I know,but I'm going somewhere. Thanks Mr Gibson for that…
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Passed Security+ today
I passed today with a 840!!!! Had lots of questions on crypto and IDS. Be sure to know these two items. I used Darill Gibson's book and this book is like a must have for this test. Seems everyone loves this book. Book was very helpful in getting ready. If you struggle with a question, eliminate the obvious incorrect…
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wanted to run out the testing room
to hug one of the test administrators because I passed! I'm very happy that I passed this exam. I failed it on 20NOV10 with 690/900 with a 750 to pass. I ordered Darrill Gibson's book and it took the longest to get here. I had 10 days to study from it. I went over the weak area's, which were domains 4, 5, and 6. I passed…
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passed security+ today!!!
I am new to the board and just signed up last night. I actually found this board yesterday and wish I found it sooner. I got a lot of information to cram on from here. Anyways, I passed with a 776. I am sure I wouldve scored higher if I knew about the book by Darrel much sooner. I self taught myself using the security+…
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Passed Security+!
Well I passed yesterday! 812 outta 900. I was surpised I did that well(im a pessimist haha). I used 2 books, the exam cram book and Darrill Gibson's book. If I had known how great Darrill's was I never would have bought that exam cram book. I went through Darrill's book in about 2 days and then I took my test. It actually…
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Wanted to thank people here
Thanks for the great recommendations of Darril's book that's been going around. I too passed the Security+ exam. I now have to complete the A+ and Net+, and since all close testing centers are filled it's going to be a two hour drive both ways for each (I scheduled both A+ on the same day). But once again, thanks!
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2 chapters to go....
I have completed 8 chapters of Darril's book, and I usually miss one or two tops on the end of chapter tests... I am not reading the Sybex book, but I do have their cds and I have been using their end of chapter tests... granted they have 9 chapters as opposed to Darril's ten, and I'm sure they don't go in the same…
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Taking Sec+ tomorrow
Using the advice from you guys I read through Darrill's book and feel pretty good about taking the test tomorrow. Any last second advice from previous takers would be nice though.
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Achived Security+
Wanted to report that I completed the Security+ today. I only used Darril Gibson's book and reading the threads on this forum to prepare for the test. I started studying Oct 1st and probably would have had it done sooner, except had a few things come up in my life that prevented me from having it done sooner. BTW, when I…
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Transcender tests? Worth Studying?
I picked up Darril's book like everybody has suggested, so far it's looking like a pretty easy read, I am up seven chapters through it. Got some Transcender tests and have started to use them but, they are almost confusing me more. Anybody know if the Transcender tests helped them out any more then just studying Darril's…
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Finished a book. Still uneasy.
ugh. I am glad I have about 2 more weeks. I have just finished Meyer's book and did really well on his end of chapter tests. Overall I'd say I finished the whole book with 90%+ but then I took the Sybex chapter reviews and got 75% overall. Feeling kinda bummed I am not smoking the tests. Its time to really start buckling…
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Passed exam yesterday
Took the exam yesterday afternoon and passed with an 802! I thought personally I would do better but a pass is a pass...now to go after the last test for my MCSE
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Scheduled Security+ and looking for tips...
Hello all, I've been away from the forums for awhile after I got my CCNA because I was getting accustomed to a new job. I'm now back into the swing of things and I'm looking at getting my Security+ on December 20th. I've purchased and read through Darrill's book and am now going to start making flashcards to nail down the…
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Book Recommendations For Someone New To The Field
Hi. I gradutated in May with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I just recently got my first real job and found out that I will be required to pass the Security+ exam. I found the recommended books page at Security+ Study Guides, Practice Exams, Training Resources, and Forums but I was just wondering if any of you…
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Exam scheduled for 12/13!
So I am scheduled to take Security+ on Monday, 12/13. I'm a DoD employee so it's mandatory that I pass (IAT II). I used Darril Gibson's book, so I feel pretty confident! Wish me luck!
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Security + Voucher
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Taking Security+ on 12/14/2010
Well I'm taking the test tomorrow morning at 9:30am. Just doing some final studying tonight. Got an 88% on Darril's final test. From what I hear this is more like the actual test. Got a 70% on the CompTIA 30 question practice test - seeing FAIL was a real motivation killer - but from my experience (from passing Network+)…
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Boy did I screw myself!! :-)
When I passed my Net+ with flying colors in May I said "Oh I have till the end of the year to pass my Security+ plenty of time" since I have to get it done before the new year and the new rules apply with Comptia. Look at me now!! Just scheduled my Sec+ for December 29th at 2pm!! Holy Cow I have to pass on first try, a…
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Darill has a new fan
Passed the Security + today. Pretty much used just Darril's book. Excellent book.
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Just passed NETWORK+
Hey all, I just passed NET+ Friday with an 835. Is it reasonable and realistic to get my Sec+ in 2 weeks?
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A dr. at the bottom of his class is still a dr.
JUST passed (810), thanks to Daril Gibson, some of the information over at Comptia Security+ Certification Exam - Proprofs, and of course, this site's information. I was absolutely SHOCKED when it said congrats, because some of the terms I don't recall seeing before, but Mr. Gibson's book was certainly able to let me…
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The TRIFECTA!!!
Finally stop procrastinating and went for it. I`m proud to say i passed with an 860. Not my highest score but still pretty good in my book. Darril`s book definitely helped. It was my main source of studying. I also had CBT nuggets and because i watched more than half of them i feel its right to mention it but Darrils book…
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Malware
Question for those of you who have passed this exam: Did you find it necessary or wise to memorize many famous (infamous) malware types from days gone by for the purpose of this exam? Darril's book mentioned the ILoveYou worm in passing, I believe, but I didn't see anything else about specific malware attacks by name. In…
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Cheers to Darril Gibson
Cheers to Darril Gibson for more than just helping me pass another exam, I personally will thank him for the coaching his book conveyed to me. Originally, I was going to forgo taking Security +, but on the recommendation of a fellow groupmate I met here at techexams.net and his recommendation for Darril Gibson's "CompTIA…
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Another Graduate
Just wanted to post that I am now another graduate of Darril's. Thanks to his book, I was able to pass the exam. For anyone looking to pass this test before the end of the year, get Darril's book - read it twice and take the exam. His book was my only source for studying and it only took 2 weeks to get the information…
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Security+ is Mine!
Just another pass thread. Used Darril's book which of course is gold. Tried Sybex's book but disliked the way material is presented and the size of the print. Next up is CCNA: Security!!
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Woot ... I just passed
I used Darris's book as my and only source of study. Now I need to go back to my 294.
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Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow that was hard but I passed with an 848..i really thought it was going to be much less than that, I think I made educated guess on a good number of them lol. Darrils book really helped and im sure i passed because of it. Not sure were to move on to now..Im going to focus more on job hunting and might head to ccna..
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Need Advice
Hello, First post. I have a couple questions for people who have taken the exam (particularly recently). First I'll ask the questions then explain how I got them. 1. What is the exact format of the exam? Some multiple answer with the vast majority single answer only, or are all of them multiple answer? I ask because I took…
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Just passed
Just passed! Worst thing is I just found out about this site a few days ago so I didn't know about Darril's book. Anyway, I've been doing IT for a while. Never really did much with security (Mostly CISCO stuff. Routing, switching, etc..) I studied for a few hours at night here and there and did one full day of studying…
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Any free Security + videos available?
I was wondering if there are any free web sites that had training modules for security +
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Most accurate practice exams?
Just a quick question. I have the Security+ coming up by the end of the month. I think I have TOO many resources. I got the three book official CompTIA study pack and it seems fine. My question is that the practice exams on here and the ones in the book seem very different. I also downloaded a Pearson practice test on my…
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Passed....!!!
840/900. Not my best work, but it will do! Now im off for the rest of the month until my next term starts in January! 4 Certs in 1 term, not too bad I guess!
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Think I can pass Security+ by the 20th?
I just passed my Network+ with a 878. I sorta procrastinated and now I am running out of time! All of the schools (vue testing centers) around here are closed during Christmas time, so that latest I can take the test is the 20th. If I want to take it later, I have to drive two hours. I just downloaded (kindle) Darill…
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Passed with 890/900
Title says it all. I was surprised to see an 890 as I had 20 questions marked for review that I wasn't 100% sure. I spent 25 minutes answering the 100 questions. I spent 15 more going over the 20 marked ones. The results sheet said that I answered incorrectly the following objectives: "apply tools to facilitate network…
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Reading Darril's book and...
got to chapter 9. My head just exploded. I don't know if I'm just too tired today or what, but while I was only missing 1-2 questions on the previous 8 chapters, I just can't get my head around the encryption / hashing. Maybe I'm overthinking things, but some of the information makes me wonder what I'm not learning. For…
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Hi just joined :)
Hi just wanted to introduce myself. i just recently joined the forum and my first IT Cert that i am going to be taking is going to be the security+ exam. i know its a strange one to start with but its the first one that my school has me taking i was wandering if you guys had some suggestions on some good audio book study…
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A Polite Observation...
I don't know, maybe it's just me, but all these posts about how "poorly worded" Security+ begs me to ask..."Who gives a ____?" I didn't have any issue reading the exam, as I'm sure all of you who took the exam didn't have a problem with it and passed. Heck, I just saw on Amazon's Darril's review where some guy in Puerto…
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Passed!!!
I passed!!! That is a load off my shoulders.
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Sec+ Advice
Hey, Studying for the SEC+ from some study guides on the net. You guys have any advice? How hard is the test? Seems that a lot of it is just common sense. Then there are subjects that I am not familiar with at all, lol. Thanks
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Another new guy. Sec+ next week
Greetings everyone. I've been browsing the forum for a few weeks and decided it's time to start contributing. I spent most of 2010 working on my MCITP-EA. Passed 70-640, 70-642, 70-643 and 70-647. The plan is to take 70-680 in February. I needed a break from MS and decided to get Sec+ (scheduled for next Tuesday) before…
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Scheduled the test... any advice?
Hello all Im a system admin of about 6 years of experience.. but not so much experience when it comes to security. I purchased Darril's book along with an audio book from preplogic that i listen to in the car and at my desk I just scheduled my test this afternoon and i will be taking it on december 3rd. anybody have any…
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Passed Security+
Well I passed the exam today, wasn't pretty (got a 776), but its a pass and I get the life-time certification status yay!! On to the next!
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Darril Gibson's book chapters
Hi, I ordered Darril Gibson's book off of Amazon a few days ago and it should get here tomorrow. I already have a secondary study source that's extremely straightforward with a much more general overview of the objectives. I was wondering if anyone here would be kind enough to post the table of contents and which objective…
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Before Jan 1st!
I'm so glad that's over with! I just passed Security+ today. I started in October and used the book by Darill Gibson that everyone here at TE recommended. I didn't really want to get the this cert until I found out CompTIA exams would begin to expire after this year. I read the book front to back and then took the exam,…
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Sec+ Tomorrow!
So guys, tomorrow is the big day! In the rush to get my 3 life-time certifications before the end of the year, 2 down 1 to go! I've been studying like crazy for this Sec+ using the Exam Cram and Cybex study guides and practice test. I'm feeling pretty confident, but as usual have a bit of the last minute jitters!!! My test…
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So I just got back from taking my test......
859 I can't believe how nervous I was. Couple of things I could tell were beta questions as they were not covered in the book. Overall though not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Thanks for all the encouraging words in other posts and obviously for the suggestion of the good book.
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Registering for test
The Comptia site seems to confuse me about registering for the test. How do you guys register to take it once you are ready??
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Passed Sec+ !!!
wow, I thought I failed that one cuz on question 10, I was already starting to doubt myself. The questions ARE tricky and the way alot of the questions presented were really hard to follow, much different format then Darril Gibson's practice questions. I was consistently getting around 85-90% right during the practice,…
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Passed Security+ today. Used Darril's book.
Passed Security+ today. This was the first time I was crazy nervous prior to an exam, but I settled down and worked my way through the questions. No matter what you think, no matter who says what - buy Darril's book and read it completely through, at least twice and be sure to follow his suggestions in the begining of the…
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Taking test at 5 pm CST today
Doing some last minute study right now. Just retook the end of book exam in Darril's book. First time taking was 2 days ago, got 93% correct. After further study I still have 93% correct. Most of those 7 questions overlapped but there are a few different ones in there. My overall progress showed that I ended up with 92% of…
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Sheduled for 11/23
Well after about 2 months of studying, I'm thinking I'm ready.... Finished Darrill's book last night (thanks to all for suggesting it) and I'm thinking (hoping) I'm pretty confident with the topics that I'll be able to squeeze this one out. I used the Transcenders and Mike Meyer's Passport, then as I stated, read Darrill's…
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20% off
Hey guys, I got this as a facebook ad. https://www.comptiastore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=DICEPR-SECURITY&utm_source=FACEBOOK&utm_medium=banners&utm_content=FBN1&utm_campaign=FBSteppingStone Hope that helps!
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Security+
Just curious, from those that took and passed the Sec+ exam, how were the questions....Where they similar to that of the questions used in the study guide aids...I have been using Cybex and Exam Cram, and find myself continuously passing the practice test, I'm just hoping that the actual exam is similar...I am aware of the…
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Passed today 874/900
I just passed Sec+ yesterday 874/900 as my first cert. Did this cert first because most of the jobs i am looking into (government contracting jobs with a top secret clearance) require Sec+ so i figured I would front load it.Now on to the race to finish A+ and Net+ by the end of the year! Oh and i highly recommend Darril…
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any vouchers??
Hey guys, I'm ready to take the exam and was trying to look for vouchers and couldn't find any. I have to pay for it on my own since I just came onboard with a company and they dont pay out exams yet. The price is at a staggaring $258 if anyone out there has a good source to get it cheaper, I'd appreciate it!
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CBT Nuggets Videos & All-In-One Security+ Book
Has anyone here tried the CBT Nuggets Security+ series and if it helped a lot?? I already bought Darril Gibson's book from Amazon. For secondary reference i'm eyeing out this book, has anyone used it?? CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition [Hardcover] by Gregory White Amazon.com: CompTIA Security+…
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Just passed Net+ about to study for Security+
I just passed my Network+ today and i will start my studying on Sec+ later this week. I already have the sybex book and i see everyone talking about this Darril guy's book so I was curious...which one would you recommend and would it be worth it to buy darril's book if i already have the sybex book?
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Studying for Security+ and Darril's Book..
Well I am taking a M$ break because my brain hurts.... I've had Darril's book for 2 months now and did not really read it. So I began reading it today. I could not put the book down and read the first 3 chapters. Maybe it is just the M$ press books i have been reading... but I like the way it is written thus far. Maybe…
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Need some advice
Hello everyone I happened to stumble upon this awesome website a while ago and have been lurking around ever since taking bits and pieces of info here and there. I now have a question that I am hoping someone here can answer. I am studying for my Sec + exam so that I may have some credentials once I get out of the military…
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Passed 807/900
Read the book, everyone reccomends. Read/studied 3weeks total time. No real IT security experience prior. Next Network+
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About to Take Security +
any advice?
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Booked and ready...
*****UPDATE***** Figured I'd just post my pass here - 854/900. I really don't care for the way they word the questions on this exam. I've taken 2 Cisco exams most recently and have gotten used to straight forward questions with clear cut answers. I've never taken an exam with so many questions that ask for the "BEST"…
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Need advice about Sec+ and 8570
I am unemployed. I passed the SY0-101 in 2004. My DoD Secret clearance is current until July 2011. I also have an A+ and Net+, from around that time. From my past experience, working in an 8570 regulated environment, it seems to me that such environments only care about the CISSP. In fact, where I worked, they were hardly…
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Darril's Book
Darril's Book is out of print? I tried to find it locally... tried 3 used book stores and a B&N. Wasn't at any of the used stores, and the B&N said it's out of print and they don't carry it anymore. I'm thinking at this point I will have to get the Kindle version for $10 and use that. Sucks, when I'm not taking practice…
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Passed my security +
I passed my security + with a score of 802. im really happy this is my second certification. the next step for me is ceh:)
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Passed!!!!!
I passed Sec+ today with a 817. Oddly enough i didn't get many cryptography questions at all. That was the area I was most worried about and I poured hours and hours into understanding all of the cryptography details only to get a few questions about it. Anyway glad to get this one out of the way. I used Darril Gibson's…
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Will the JK0-015 expire?
I just passed the Sec+ JK0-015 will that one expire after three years? Or will that be lifetime?
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Wednesday
Well, I went ahead and booked Sec+ for this Wednesday afternoon. I've plowed through Darril's book for about a week and a half, and found a lot of concepts I was pretty familiar with, and only one thing that I've had to devote a lot of time to understand (cryptography), so I'm feeling pretty good about it. Hopefully it's…
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Rock!!!!!!!
After 4 months of studying passed my security+ certification . Now that that monkey is off my back I can enjoy my time off again.
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this saturday
At 1300 I'll be taking the exam. The best part about it is that I paid $188 for it. I'll be studying hard and going over material that I need to go over. I've been studying on and off for over a year.
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PASSEZD Security+ today!!
Just got back from the exam. I am operating on only 5.5 hours of sleep. My daughter was throwing up for part of the night and she was not a happy camper. I do not suggest taking the exam on as little sleep as I did, but sometimes things cannot be avoided. When I got there, they told me their "network was down"--hehe. I…
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Passed Security +
yeah!!!!
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Passed sec+! Whats next for me?
Just passed the test with a 853 score. I have to say it wasnt easy as i thought it would be. Anyway, im at half way on a CCNA exam next but im wondering what should I take next? Im looking for something that will advance my carear into info sec. Should i go Cisco? CheckPoint? SSCP? Any suggestion?
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Passed today!
So I got a 828 out of 900. Pretty much the same exact grade I was averaging on the practice tests. I read through Darril Gibson's book twice and took all the practice & chapter questions twice. It was the only study source I used. This book is as close to perfect as an IT book can get. Thanks for everyone who recommended…
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Passed Today - Thanks Darril and everyone!
Greetings, Passed Security + (SY0-201) This is the first Comptia test that I have taken since 2006. (I passed A+ and Network+). This one was tough. However I took the advise of several good people on this forum & bought a copy of Darril Gibson's Security+ book. Read that puppy for about a month - took the tests at the end…
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Passed it (close one)
I passed this afternoon with a 766. Close, but not as close as my 70-290. :p A pass is a pass, so I'll take it. There were some poorly worded questions on there. Almost felt like English may have not been the first language of the test designer. Don't underestimate this test. I think that had something to do with my less…
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This test beat me
About a month and a half ago I failed this test. It really took the wind out of my sails, now I am secont guessing everything I know on this chapter. Any suggestions. I am going back through labsim not sure what I am gonna do after that. Schreck
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Security + (books & practice materials)
Hi, I am new here but thank you all for the nice posts! I read a lot about best materials for Sec+ but can you guys give me quick update on what is the best thing to get i.e books and practice materials.
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law questions on Sec+
How many question come in the exam? and how current (up to date) accuracy come? explain, i have All-in-one book if any change there reflect in the exams? Thanks in advanced.
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Booked Security+ for next Tuesday - Gulp
I've been studying Security plus for 5 days and I'm taking the test on this coming Tuesday. I bought Darrel's book on Kindle two nights ago. I've read half the book and I miss 1-2 questions per end of chapter test. I've been in IT for 10 years and I spend a lot of time dealing with security on a daily basis. In addition, I…
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I feel ready...........
I am using Darril's book, an Exam Cram book (for ...........I am not sure since Darril's book pretty much covers it all) and I have been using Visual CertExam Tests. Are these similar to the Transcender exams? I have been scoring (they use 800 as a passing score) 850+ most of the time. I do not take the same tests over and…