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Security + and ITIL V3
Dear All, Recently I was complete my ITIL V3 foundation certification with 80% score. Now plan to go with CompTIA Security + certification. This is better combination or suggest any other Best combination with ITIL.
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Failed Security+
I got a 740 on the Security+ yesterday... frustrating. I cant say I was too upset with my performance I realized the material I had was not enough for me to feel comfortable. I just ordered CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-201 Study Guide so I hope to be ready by the end of the month. Any advice?? The Exam…
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Passed Security+ last night
Passed Security+ last night with a score of 850. I'd say that most of the questions were straightforward with a few obscure questions that threw me off. I used Darril Gibson's book as my primary source of study and supplemented it with the CBT Nuggets video training series. There was actually one specific question that I…
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Scenario questions
I heard there are some scenario questions in the test. Is there a practice exam that are geared more on scenario questions?
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Practice Exam frenzy!
I just took a number of practice exams. I passed one 750% out of 100 questions (from networkdriven.com). I took the comptia practice exam and failed (21/30) 70%. I took the practice exam on this website and passed one (40 questions) and failed (35 questions) the other. I past mostly all of the proproof practice exams. I am…
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What is the difference between scanning and footprinting?
Scanning and footprinting: two terms that seem to have the same definiton to me. Does anyone have precise definitions of each? How are they different? Thanks
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Security + Discount Vouchers available now
I have been waiting for them to come in stock. They are early expiration: 9/16. No need to worry if they are legit, they are an advertiser on this site. I have also purchased from them a half a dozen times. Limited stock as usual. Click the exam vouchers link on the main techexams page. Click through from techexams to show…
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why isnt it in the book?
why isnt it in the book? I got daryls book and dont get me wrong I like it I enjoyed reading it learnt a lot from it and I read it twice book one question to ask how come it doesnt mention stuff like this: Armoured Virus .Companion Virus Macro Virus Multipartite Virus Phage Virus Polymorphic Virus Retrovirus Stealth Virus…
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I shot the Security...
But I didn't shoot no deputy. Passed Security+ today; 868 score. There were a few questions I wasn't prepared for. Considering I studied about a week of full time study, I think I did okay. MCSA nailed.
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Completed Security + today
Took the exam today after finally locating a discount voucher. Passed with an 850. I decided to take this exam, because of the change taking place in January converting the exam to a renew every three years. Had access to CBT, Train Signal, and Darrils Book (primary source). spent approx 7 weeks in preparation ( several…
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10 days to go!!!!
Study plans.... I am reviewing study notes from Darril's book, exam cram notes,taking practice exams, reviewing the objective to make sure I have a clear understanding of each topic. I already read Darril's book twice and took practice exam and scored well.
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looking for Darril Gibson book
I live in San Diego and looking for Darril Gibson's Security+.
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Just Passed Today
Just passed the Security+ with an 850 of 900. I used the Security+ CBT Nugget Videos, Preplogic 15 minute study guide, practice tests, and the CompTIA Security+ Deluxe Study Guide by Emmett Dulaney. Next I am going for Network+ and then the CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker
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Security ++ , New Certification?
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MeasureUp tests
is MeasureUp a good site buying tests from? any one had much experience with them?
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Scheduling my Security+ exam within 2 weeks.
I got ports, assymmetric encryption, symmetric encryption, attacks, Smurfs attacking Bluetooth, etc., etc., comming out of the wazoo. I'm going to continue reinforcing that knowledge and I'm going for the pass. I am not expecting 900 out of 900 and I'll be extremely happy if I get 750 out of 900. In fact, I'll still frame…
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Passed Sec+ Today
Wanted to thank everyone for the insight to this test. I have used this site as a resource for info leading up to the test today. I personally felt the test was easier than what I was expecting. My score of 814 does not reflect that but I think I second guessed myself on the dozen or so questions that I marked. But passing…
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General Questions
I am schedule to take the Security+ on Sept 1... I felt I was prepared but after seeing so many different pratice exams I feel a bit discouraged. I purchaed the CompTia Security+ Exam cram for my studying. I read the book, took notes, took all pratice exams and have reviewed all notes and have retaked the exams. Once I…
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Anybody Need Darril Gibson's book.
I was going to sell it to Half Price book store...if anyone needs it, its yours.
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Help! Thanks
Hello all, I am a little shaky on application security, can someone provide clarification on the items below? Active X Java Scripting SMTP open relays Thanks Again!!!
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huh?
using "Get Certified Get Ahead" to study for Sec+. And I notice while studying, there are some errors in the book... While these seem to be minor errors, I'm a little concerned that now the book may not be accurate...I mean my dang job depends on this funky cert. So what gives...isn't the author on this board? whats up...?…
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Darril Gibson's Sec+ book for Kindle - $9.99
Didn't see this posted anywhere, but i just picked up the Kindle version of Darril's Security + book for $9.99 for Kindle. It was about $25 when i previously checked. Great deal!
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Passed Yesterday With Your Help -- Scored 827
Guys, I just wanted to take a moment to Thank You for all your postings and participations in the last couple of months. It has certainly helped me. Little background about me – I’ve about 10yrs exp in IT, mostly in S/W design, development and testing. Not much experience in Admin. Or N/W. I’ve Bachelor’s in Computer…
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Couple questions about Sec+
Hi all, I'm new to techexams. I've been lurking for awhile. I have a couple questions about stuff to know for the Sec+. I've been using transcender and getting in the mid to high 70's. There seems to be quite a few very specific Microsoft questions about Event IDs and the difference between auditing Windows 2000 and 2003…
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Holy Cow Im going for the Holy Trinity
Holy Cow Im going for the Holy Trinity as in I got A Plus and Network Plus just need to nail the sec plus aiming for end of next month exam date got daryls book read it once and got a mega guide from preplogic along with some Measure Up tests to get cracking on with hitting out about 70-80 percent on the measure up. just…
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Exam in 3 hours.
taking it at 3 pm est, i feel pretty prepared ive used cbt and trainsignal videos and the deluxe guide to study i currently have a+, net+, ccna, ccna security and mcts 70-640
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Difficulty of the Exam
Hi, sorry about posting this as probably other people have posted this before. But can anyone tell me the difficulty of the exam? I took a semester class on Security+ and feel confident in most areas and would like to take the exam next week. I am studying with the Daril Gibson book and find it to be a great review.…
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Exam Jitters!!
I want to take the exam Aug 30, 2010, I feel ready, but some practice exams I fail and some exams I pass. Should I wait a few more weeks to study more? Or should I just go ahead and take the exam? I noticed the wording of the practice questions can be a little tricky and that's where I flop. However, I did really well on…
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Best Book
What have you guys found to be the best book / learning resource available take pass the Security + exam?
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security+ advice
hey guys im pretty familiar with the security+ topics but im not sure if i should go ahead and take the exam. Not sure if i should go straigh for the CCNA:S or Security+. i been watching cbtnuggets video and it seems pretty easy not anything new.should i just take advantage of the cert for life with comptia before it ends?
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I passed! barely...
Hey guys this is my first post and I must say this site is pretty cool. The community is really supportive and helpful. I'd recommend this site to anyone who was studying for the exam. It gives great advice and it helped me. I took the security+ exam today and WOW that was tough. It asked some way out there questions. I…
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*walks in*
Today I stared Security+ in the face and I won.. 860 *pow* lol. Seriously, I finally decided to go take the test and it turned out well. I would like to thank: *God *My wife for letting me study, not complaining, and getting the kids out the room *Western Governors University for paying for it..lol *Darril Gibson for…
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Offloading Service for DDoS (or DoS) attacks
Please forgive me if this isn't the right place to ask, but I was watching the LearnKey videos on Security+ and as the instructor was talking about DDoS, he said the only real way to ensure the organization isn't hit is by using an offloading service? Anyone use one in their organization? What would you *really* do in the…
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Security+ after GSEC
Hello all, I have a question regarding the material/modules covered in the Security+ exam. How close is it to the GSEC? I went to the GSEC boot camp in May, and have been studying since. I'm scheduled to take the GSEC on Monday. If all goes well with that, I'm hoping to knock out the Security+ as soon as possible. Do you…
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I'm lost
I'm currently going to WGU and I'm in my first term still. But with looming date of 12/31/10 as the last date to get lifetime certs from Comptia I figured I'd take on the Security+ certification. I got the books from WGU and bought the All in One Security+ book. I've only been able to make it about 75 pages in and I'm…
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IDS/ positive and negative
When the IDS treats the normal network traffic as malicious, its called false positive...so what when the IDS treat the malicious traffic as normal...what will it be called, Please guys assist me on this one...I seem to get some confusion...
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Hello All
I really love this site, everyone has been so helpful. I read Darrill's Book just about 3 times.I have been studying for this exam on and off since Feb. I really feel as though, I am ready for the exam and that I have a good understanding of what is required to pass the exam. However, I do lack confidence in myself, I have…
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Security+ Voucher for $150
Apparently Getcertified4less.com is offering a promo for Security+ early expiry vouchers for $150: http://www.getcertify4less.com/securityint-vuex-promo.asp?REFID={5135CFF1-843A-4774-B66D-F107FFEFCA56} Apparently it has to be used by August 31st, but at least it's a good 100 bucks knocked off the price.
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Test Questions:
hi guys! my co-worker passed last week and mentioned a question that was in the exam that he is not sure about the answer. what is the rule of asking everybody here or posting a question in the exam.
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Another Sec+ Pass!
I decided to take the Security+ exam this morning before work after 7 days of studying. I didn't think I would do too well since I spent the whole weekend sick and I'm still groggy this morning from the massive amounts of NyQuil I took last night but I did something right because I passed with a 845/900! This was my study…
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Yet Another Security + Pass!
I took my test today and passed with a 885! Like everyone has said Darril Gibsons book sure paid off!
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CompTIA Security+ 2008 In Depth book
Hi, Guys Has anyone used the above mentioned book to study for the exams....? I have used Sybex before....and now just got this one....Please advice
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SECURITY+ vs CCNA SECURITY
i had a few question abt SECURITY+,hope anyone can ans them... 1]whats better security+ or ccna security??? 2]how much time does it take normally to finish studying security+ on an average?? 3]is sybex SECURITY+ study guide a good book to study fr security+ exam?? 4]how much value does SECURITY+ really carry in the job…
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Types of Asymetric and Symetric Cryptography
I would like to know what are types of asymetric and symetric cryptography? I got the question from comptia practice test RSA, 3DES, AES, DES, ECC, AES256 I would like to know what is defintion of each, and under which category they belong under. thank you
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Darril Gibson's Book?
So, I decided to buy the book, after looking at the high ratings for it(I don't even remember seeing a 4-star rating, all 5's!). My question is, what is about the book that makes it so good? Does something particular set it apart from other Security+ books? I haven't gotten it; just ordered it literally a few minutes ago,…
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Sec+ down!
Holy crap that test was pretty hard ! I used Darril's book mainly and some old Sec+ cbts. I felt confident that's why I only took 10 days to study but holy &@#! the exam is so much harder than the practice exams on Darrils book. I seriously thought I was gonna fail but somehow I pulled through. Got an 845/900. But no time…
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Passed Security+
Just passed my sec+ today with an 850. I used Darrill's book and The exam cram study guide. I read Darrill's all the way through and used the exam cram for some topics that I was unsure about. I would definitely recommend either of these books.
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Just finished Darril's book
I now understand why this book has such rave reviews. This book was actually hard for me to put down. It only took me about 4 days to read. I just finished the 100 question test at the end of the book and scored 94/100 on my first try. From what I hear, these questions are a bit easier than what is on the actual exam…
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Passed Security+ SY0-201 Today
I passed with a score of 805 on a scale of 100 to 900. 750 was the passing score. It's like any other CompTIA exam. It is a really weird test. Studying does help, but you're going to be guessing on half of them.
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Anomaly-based vs Behavior-based IDS/IPS
Darril's book considers that these 2 terms are the same thing. But I have seen a few practice questions now that have both terms as possible answers, and only one of them is right. So what is the difference? Thanks
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Protocol ID
Darril's book makes a huge point to make it clear that a protocol ID is not a port number. But it hasn't gone into detail about what it is or how it is different. Does anyone know the answer to this?
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Good morning
Hello all, New to TechExams, this place seems pretty cool. I'm starting to study for my Security+ Exam. I am thinking approximately 1 month before i take the exam. I've been a system admin for over ten years so I hope my experience will help me too. Im hoping to start the server+ and then the CCENT afterwards (in that…
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JK0-015 and SY0-201
What is the difference between these two exams? (Other than JK0 being $93 cheaper)
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What to do??
Hey guys, I'm thinking of studying for the Security+ exam before the lifetime runs out at the end of this year. I went into my community college and spoke with one of the It directors and told her that I had no experience but had my A+ and Net+ exams which i studied for on my own. I told her if there was a class that they…
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Advice: Test Prep and Exam
I have the Security+ exam soon. I have Darrill's book and used two different online practice exams. One from TestPrep (?) and one from CompTia/MeasureUp. I took the book's intro-exam twice, scoring an 88% the second time. I took the final exam once and scored a 94%. I feel that I understand the book well. I have reread…
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sec+ deluxe study guide sy0:201
has anyone read/used this for the exam? is it good enough for the exam? thanks
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Darril Gibson
So, I didn't pass my test so guess I have to purchase this book. For some reason, I can't find this book in any store. Do I have to purchase this book online only?
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Passed
Hey all, Just letting you all know I passed yesterday. Score was 855/900. Thanks for answering my questions. I'm thinking of doing CCNA next, then CCNA:Sec, then either LPIC-1 or Linux+, then CEH, etc.. I wish to pursue the systems/networking pen testing field of security. Do you all think this is the right order or should…
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Review: TrainSignal's Sec+
I'm slowly working through reviewing this series of CBT and while I am not going in any paricular order, I've overall enjoyed the way the lessons are packaged. From time-to-time, I do find that the video pauses for a long-time on one screen while the instructor continues to discuss. So, while I listen to the instructor, I…
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Passed Sec+
Sat the exam last week, and scored 868/900. Used Darril's book and CBT Nuggets. That was plenty for the test. Next is the Cisco 642-642 QoS, heading for CCVP. Thanks for the forums.
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security + passed :)
Passed the security + on Saturday with a score of 850/900. Pressing the score test button is so painful... but what a relief :) . All I used to study was "Exam Cram SY0-201" and the "Measure up" practice questions provided with the book. Studied for about a month before I finally stopped procrastinating and took the test.…
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Difference between Bday attack and preimage attack?
I'm so confused... can someone please explain to me the difference between a birthday attack and a preimage attack? Both of their definitions sounds exactly the same to me.
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Passed on Friday
Hi everyone, I passed the Security+ on Friday with a 869/1000. For resources I used Darril Gibson's book, TechExam notes, and various websites on the internet. I studied on and off for about 2 months. Darril's book was excellent and I would recommend it to anyone looking to take the exam. There were only a few areas where…
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TACACS vs TACACS+
Still pretty early in the book, but I would like to make sure I have things straight. From my understanding, the following is true. Please correct if wrong. TACACS is Cisco's version of a RADIUS server. It is better because it encrypts the entire authentication rather than just the password. TACACS+ is an updated version…
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Found this site 1 day before the test.....
Well I passed 823. Wish i would've found this site before hand.... only joined to add input of what i studied. Read the Exam Cram 2nd edition. Got the Ucertify practice tests but alot of those are questions are way off. The program is a solid study reference because it will tell you why the other answers arent correct.…
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off-line for review
how to access the off-line exams of security+ exam: Printable version ???
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Test in a week. Tips?
So I have the Sybex Security+ SY0-201 book, read the entire thing. Have been watching CBT Nuggets, and reading the study guides on here. Took the practice test on CompTIA site twice. This is the results for the first one. The second is similar except 69%. I keep getting about 70% on all the tests I take. I scheduled my…
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Exam Engine?
I'm reading Darril Gibson's book and watching CBT nuggets Security+ in preparation for the exam. I was wondering if anyone could recommend good practice exam software to study for this test.
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Darrel Gibson Book - Security + Exam Preparation
I have reviewed the book and so just want to check to confirm from others experience that this book covers the whole syllabus and nothing new has been introduced by Comptia. Any advice much appreciated - I will sit the exam in the next two weeks Thanks
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Passed S+
I had to get it for the job. Spent about a week with Darril Gibson's book. It prepares you for the test, but the questions in the back were way off. You can still pass with this book, but I would suggest finding practice test from other vendors as I just used this book as a sole source of info.
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What books to get
Hi, I have got my: MCDST MCP Comptia A+ ADIPT NVQ LVL 3 in ICT I need to know what books to get for the Security +. I am on a budget so don't want to spend to much, but what books does everyone recommend? Thank You QKiani
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Security+ Certified
Hello all, I recently passed the Security+ exam and would like to share my experience with you. I passed with an 832/900. The materials that I used to study are as follows: Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead by Darril Gibson Sybex CompTIA Security+ Certification Kit TechNotes here on TechExams.net CBT Nugget video series…
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Passed!
I passed my security+ yesterday, I used Darril's book as my study guide.
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IP Spoofing Question
I was watching the CBT nuggets security+ videos where the presenter mentioned that a way to mitigate IP spoofing was to use private address space or RFC 1918 for your internal network. I do not understand though why can an attacker not spoof a private IP address?
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Passed Security+!!
Hey guys, I passed the Security+ test with an 850! Darril's study guide was the only resource I used, though I had other but chose not to use them. I had the test scheduled for June 5th, but lost my job on June 3rd and rescheduled for June 30th. Today I get a call and got my job back, but with a whole bunch of other…
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Rsa
Okay, studying...for Security + actually taking the class. Having a hard time understanding RSA.. can someone explain it to me in "plain old english."
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Passed today!
I passed the Security+ today with a score of 823! I was really relieved because the test was quite a bit harder than I expected. For a while I was really sweating the outcome. There were some things on there that I don't remember studying at all. I used CBT Nuggets and Darril Gibson's book to prepare. This also completes…
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In for life...
Passed today with 882/900 In about a half an hour. I was really hoping for the perfect score. seems like I got 4 wrong. Errr. But I a Win is a Win and 750 or higher is a win. I used CBT Nuggets, and Darril's Book.
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Security+ significant step?
Hi guys. I'm just gonna ask something here. It probably has been asked before so I apologise. I dont mind if the thread is deleted in the future. I'm just interested in something and I was wondering if you guys could help me please. I have network+ and A+. I have a year of experience in tech support. I'm a cisco network…
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Another Passed Security+ thread...
Passed yesterday my Security+ with a 864. I used Todd Lammle's, Darrils, Exam cram, Syngress books and this forum. I read Lammle's book first, was dry, but a good foundation. Darrils book was a much easier read, seemed a bit simplified and didn't go all to much into some details like the other books, but nevertheless,…
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Passed Security+
Sorry for posting this late but just wanted to say a big Thank you to Darrill Gibson and your Security+ book. It was the only book I used to pass the test a couple of weeks ago and was an excellent read. I liked the large print (For us older techs) and was straight forward in all the information. The beginning assessment…
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Thank god I passed yesterday!
Passed yesterday with an 805. I used Darrils book and ProProf practice exams. The only reason I chose Darrils book is because of the great reviews on this website, (and by the way, everyone was right, Darrils book is great for Security+). I felt comfortable throughout the test, but like all the other CompTIA certification…
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Value of Security+ in Canada
Hello, I'm quite interested in the security path in IT, and many suggested to to go for security+ as an introduction. However, in Canada, there are literally no job returns when searching for "security+" as a keyword. Many IT security jobs don't even list the cert as a requirement. Besides CISSP, CISA, CISM, all other…
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Tojan Horse Replicate?
Does the trojan horse replicate like a worm/virus? From my understanding a trojan horse is viral code hidden in a legitimate program, is this correct?
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Security+ CBTs/Book
Hello All, I am currently studying for the Security+ exam (SYO-201). I am using the Syngress CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide which covers the SYO-201 exam. At work I am given these CBT nuggets by Shon Harris but they cover the SYO-101 exam. But so far the first chapter of the book Systems Security seems to line…
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DNS Spoofing vs DNS Cache Poisoning
I've been studying for my Sec+ and so far I haven't found a good, concise, clear answer as to the difference between these two. Most places I've looked seem to jumble them together. The practice test here for Sec+ even has a wrong answer (at least according to some posters). Here's what I think they each are. Let me know…
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Passed Sec+
Just got back from taking the exam. (832/900). Felt that the exam was quite easy. I used Darril Gibson's book and I believe that is why I was able to have no problems with the exam. I also watched the CBTNugget videos for the exam and that helped to solidify what I had learned in the book. Thanks again to Darril for…
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Security+ Passed (IT Newbie)
Well I just got back from passing my security+ exam. I tell ya, hitting that end button (even if you know you've done well) is always a bit nerve racking! I want to let all those who ask here know that it's definitely possible for a person who is transitioning into the IT field to pass this test with self-study. I took…
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Quality of Certification Certificate
About a month after passing my security+, I received what looked like regular 8.5"x11" paper with a printed out logo, very poor quality. About 1.5-2months after that I received a smaller, better quality, but more embossed postcard like Security+ Certificate, and a wallet card. Is the second mailout, the new permanent style…
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Which is the more correct answer?
Which solution provides a transparent firewall solution between an internal network and outside networks? A. Proxy Server B. NAT C. Hub D. Router My initial answer was Proxy due to the fact that proxies can filter traffic and content as well as replace internal network addresses with their own address, thus masking the…
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Need help on security+
i am master degree student.i have no experience. so can i do security+ directly.
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Mr. Security+ (aka Mr. CompTIA+)
Ladies and Gentlemen, As always thank you for your support through this progression into greatness. I passed the Sec+ this morning with a high score and an hour left to spare. This concludes the A+, Net+, Sec+ trifecta and its now on to ICND2 (CCNA)! I'm 5 for 5 this summer in terms of exam passes vs. attempts. I hope to…
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Sec + - What's next?
Hello everyone! I am new to actually posting on the TE forums though I have been lurking and getting a lot of good information since a little before I took and passed my Network+ cert about a month ago. Anyway, I am about to take and pass (positive thinking!) Security+ tomorrow (06/17/2010). I was just wondering what would…
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How much difference between SY0-101 & SY0-201?
I'm interested in taking Security+ and I have some study material for the SY0-101 that I'd still like to use for studying. How much difference is there between the older exam and the current one? Specifically, what topics are covered on the new exam that weren't on the old one?
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any eligibility needed for Security+
Hi i am MCA student...want to know any eligibility criteria needed for Security+.please give info..
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Passed Sec+ in two weeks, as promised =p
Hey what's up guys. Passed sec+, definetly the toughest of the ones ive taken so far, but still was pretty easy. Scored 805 =P Catch you in two weeks for server+ 09, still trying to find studying material. YEAH
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Security+: Passed
Yup, after 2 months of studies I took the exam today and passed. Exam wasn't as hard as I thought It would be but It had some tricky questions that required reading several times. Study materials: Sybex Security+ Study Guide 4th Ed. Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead Used Darryl's book for the majority of my studies since…
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Finished Darills book. got 89 right out of 100 questions...
Hi guys. Just yesterday I've finished Darill's amazing book and I took my first full practice test (the one at the end of the book). I got 11 wrongs. I clearly need more study time, I've done worst in access control, well known ports and authentication methods - kreberos, chap and all that. Surprisingly I'm pretty good at…
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Help with some sample test questions?
11) Which of the following program uses ICMP? A) DNS B) FTP C) Telnet D) ping 12) What kind of attack uses multiple computers to attack another computer? A) Denial of Service B) Denial of System C) Distributed Denial of System D) Distributed Denial of Service 13) Which of the following sends packets to a destination but…
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Passed Security+
Used cbt nuggets, wikipedia, sybex review guide, and various other articles.