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question...
stupid question... on the comptia web site the passing score is : 750 on a 100-900 range, does that make 83% ? thx
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Security+ -- What DIDN'T you know prior to studying/passing the exam?
As I'm reading my Security+ book, stuff like Bluejacking and Bluesnarfing scared the crap out of me...to the point where I actually checked my cell phone (which doesn't have Bluetooth on as I don't have it pared with a headset or my Bluetooth-less car) to see if Discovery Mode was on. It was off, but man made me wonder…
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Studying for Sec+
I am studying for the Sec+ exam, can anyone give me some advice about taking it? I haven't set up an exam date yet as I am just getting back to studying for it after a year hiatus. I bought the Exam Cram book, I have the Kaplan self test software, and I am thinking about getting the CBT Nuggets for it (how helpful are…
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Entry criteria iIto Information Security
Hi My name is Suresh and i have 4 years of experience of testing in the avionics domain and now i would like to change my interest towards security in the below practices Application Security, Information Security Risk Management Security Architecture and Design but am not sure from where to start to enter into this field,…
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Which book to get for Security+?
I was looking on AMAZON.com for a Security+ study book. I found this one based on user reviews: http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Certified-Ahead-SY0-201/dp/1439236364/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274450996&sr=1-4 Does anyone have any recommendations? Thx
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Passed the Security+ This morning! Party!
Went under the knife this morning! I passed with a... 900/900!!!!!!! Studies were: My Security+ class at college--read the book, took the exams, quizzes, and we also used "Cert_blaster" in that class. I also purchased Darril's book (WHICH I HIGHLY RECOMMEND | Read it twice), CBT nuggets, and I used one of the prep logic…
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IT Newbie
Good morning everyone, I have not worked in the IT field and I'm looking to break into it. A friend suggested getting into security. I was hoping to find some help with finding a good book to help me study for the Security+ Exam. I've noticed that most of the Security+ books written are intended for an audience that…
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Security+ 2008 Pass!
Hey everyone, I'm new to the site but have been reading stuff on here for about two weeks now. Just thought I'd share that I too passed the Security+ exam yesterday. Now on to the next one!
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Cleared CompTIA Security+ today
After a good preparation for 2 months in all the CompTIA Security +6 domains ...Cleared CompTIA Security+ today....@ Prometric - chennai. Prepared from: Sybex.Deluxe edition - Security+ Scored 885 Regards, Venkata Vinod Kumar G
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Passed Security+!
Took Security+ yesterday and passed with a 795. I used Darril's book as well as measure up. The test wasn't too bad but a lot of the questions were worded weird. Next up is CCNA!
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Exam Cram errata sheet?
I'm using the ExamCram book for additional exam questions. I swear some of the answers they show are wrong! Anyone know where an errata page might be published? - Mike
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Passed Security+ today
I finally scheduled and took the Security+ exam today. First off, let me say that I had a pretty good Microsoft security background, having gotten my MCSE in February, and I had passed the 70-298 and 70-299 exams in February. I used Darril's book along with the Exam Cram Security+ questions book and Selftest and Preplogic…
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sitting the exam tomorrow morning.
after taking a break from certification tests for about a year i'm back on track. my original goal was to tackle the ccna: security first but because of this renewal policy with comptia and the fact my ccna doesn't expire till summer of next year i jumped ship real quick to the security+. used a variety of sources…
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Passed Secutiy+
Passed Security+ today, 835. The wording threw me off on many of the questions. Add to that that one of my study days got thrown away because I had to go to the hospital the day before test day, and I am still pretty happy with myself. I used the Security+ 2008 in Depth, Security+ Fast Pass, Security+ exam cram, and little…
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Pased security +
Passed the test with 40 min to spare. The language was not the best but the general idea was enough to figure out what they were asking for. I can see how this would be helpful for the CISSP. Next one n my list.
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Pass Security+ Today
I passed my Securiyt+. I am so happy. Thanks everyone in this forum for all the notes and solid recommendations. My road to the test was reading Darrill's book twice, google, preplogic example test (twice) and Self Test Software CompTIA SY0-201 Training Products - Practice tests and Online Courses - SY0-201 (twice). It…
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Security+ PASSED !!!
WOOHOOO !!! Just passed my Security+ exam, glad to finally get this out of the way!
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Sec+ now done at Air Force tech school
I'm not sure if this is listed anywhere here but I just found out that the Sec+ exam is taught at Tech School. At least for the career field 3D0X1. I talked to a new guy I'll be sponsoring and he mentioned that they have two weeks to study for the test. I wonder if they bus them all downtown or if they now have a test…
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Sybex book?
I have the Sybex Deluxe Sec+ guide which I am reading through (Just started tonight :o ), I cant get or read the Daril book of such short notice, I test out friday/monday (class test on friday, cert on monday.) I took a pretest yesterday, I got a 70% on my first try, I don't know if that is a passing score or not on…
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Slayed the beast!
After postponing sitting for Security+ exam for quite a while due to jitters and fear, i finally dipped my fingers in fire today! Passed with 840! on the first try. For this of you who are in need of good study material, Darill's book is the bomb! I mean i just used his book and self test softaware for my practice tests.…
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Passed Security+
I just passed the exam with a 890 :) Even though I only have been on the forum for a couple of days I want to thank everyone for recommending Darril's book. I must say this book is AMAZING.. its awesome and I recommend it to everyone. I also used another textbook from a previous Network Security class but it was nothing…
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Good sec+ test exams?
Can anyone recommend a good, reliable exam tests? I mean, I've tried the one in Darill's book but I dont know how close they are to the real deal. I've just tried taking the 40 questions demo test here on this site and I encountered some new, different questions from the one's I knew. What will be a good reliable source…
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Security+ Darril Gibson's book
So I normally don't like promoting a book but if you have any questions about what source to use for your main study guide please pick up this book... i've used Sybex combined with exam cram practice questions for all other certifications and this book is literally 1000 times easier to read than any other IT book i've…
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Made a ppt of access control methods
Hey, I've just made a power point file about the 3 access control models covered in the test - MAC, DAC and RBAC. I've made it as a part of my practice for the test itself and I've decided to share if anyone wants. Access Control models Good day.
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Just Passed the Security+
I was a bit hesitant to take this test, pushing it off for 6 Months. I bought the Gibson book, Great Resource. Read it Once and cramed this morning a copy of ***********.com over breakfast at the Silver Diner. I passed the test 835 of 900. Checking out the DOD directive, not knowing my certification path I know I need to…
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Passed Sec +
Just wanted to say thank you to whoever built the tests and definitions for Sec +. They helped me to pass the test. Now to start on the other three certs my company says I need.:)
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scheduled exam for June 5th
Hi guys! I'm new to the forum (technically, since this is my first post but I've been visiting for over a month now ). I finally scheduled my Security+ test for June 5th! I've been using Darril's study guide (wish that all study guides were written that way!) and just got the Trainsignal Security+ cbt which includes the…
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Quality time paid off!
Hi there, I've been lurking about on the forums and finally decided to create an account. I made intimate love with the Sybex study book for a week, and thought I was ready to take the exam. I then discovered the forums a only to find out that there was another love out there (Darrills book) ready to spend some quality…
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Sec+ in th next 3hour
Hi Guys Please any last minute advise....on which revisions I should pull strings before I get slaughtered this afternoon.....thanks in advance guys...
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Can anyone give me some pointers on the Security +
I am studying to take the security plus in March. Can someone give me an idea on the test how long I should study and what is the best book to read. Any other ideas as well. Thanks
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$190-CompTIA Security+ Voucher - Expiration June 30, 2010
CompTIA Security+ Bridge Voucher - Expiration June 30, 2010 Non Member Price : $190.00 Corporate Member Price : $150.00 Members Save : 21 % https://store.comptia.org/product.aspx?product=VW_SEC
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Passed
Sat my test today took me about 30 minutes to complete another 10 to review overall a very straightforward test 850/900 next up ccna!
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Finally taking the test April 20th
I have been putting this off for far to long. Getcertified4less had a voucher for $200 so I jumped on it. I am actually pretty nervous about this one because I haven't studied in awhile. Looks like I will be cramming for the next 1 1/2 weeks. Here's hopen I pass. *Update Passed with 850/900*
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PASSED Security Plus Today!!! (probably a redundant thread)
I passed the Security Plus exam today with a 825/900! I believe that if you have already acquired the Network plus cert, you're chances of passing it will greatly be increased. The test was much more difficult than I expected (probably other people as well). There were questions that I would never would have expected to be…
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Passed today! :D
Passed earlier today with an 820! If I'm completely honest, I wouldn't have passed if Darril's book hadn't have found its way to me on Monday (Thanks Darril - Really awesome book!). I'm in the UK and two book shops had it in stock from what I could find on Amazon, so I'm glad it arrived when it did and that I didn't have…
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Flashcards for Sec+
Hey So I've been studying for the Security+ for about 2 months, I've read Exam Cram and Security+ by Darril Gibson as well as all of the Security+ exam objectives posted here on TE I do well on the practice exams(usually 80-90% on measureup) except for a lot of the encryption acronyms, I miss questions on AES, MD5, PAP,…
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Passed today!
I scored an 815/900. The test was definitely the hardest one I've done so far, as the questions were incredibly obscure. I used Darril's book, CBT Nuggets, Exam Cram Practice Exams (not nearly as good as Transcenders) and posts from here. Thanks again to everyone who contributes useful information to this site; without it,…
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Passed Today!!!!
The test was harder than I thought it would be, but I passed.
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Ciampa and the second try...
I took the test on Tuesday and got an 735! I am taking a Sec+ course at a local community college, we are using Ciampas book. His book is EXACTLY what the title says it is; Security+ guide to Network Security Fundamentals. Not a real detail or contrast focused book for a newb. It requires a lot of outside investigation in…
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Finally taking test Friday - any last minute tips?
I'm finally biting the bullet and I am scheduling this test for this Friday. I have read Darril's book and the Mike Meyer's book as well as the Exam Cram practice questions book and the Preplogic online tests. I feel that I have covered the objectives in fairly good detail, but I'm looking for any last minute tips anyone…
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Passed yesterday!
I passed yesterday with 875! Awesome. Thanks to TechExams (everyone) for being a great resource. Windows 7, here I come.
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Taking the test on friday...
wish me luck. This class is great. I thought I would go in not knowing very much but Darril's book helped a great deal. Something else that helped, but I had no idea it would, is a podcast I listen to call Security Now. Up until now I just thought it was very interesting and a bit educational. I had no way of know how much…
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Anomaly-based vs. Signature-based
Can someone explain the differences in reference to detection. For whatever reason I am having one hell of a hard time getting these correct on practice tests. Thanks, - Chris
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Taking Test Monday
Let's see what happens. I used the Syngress Book and read everything on Darril's website. Actually didnt even know about him until after I bought the Syngress. I use alot of Google on every concept and just read up as much as I can and gobbled up as much practice exam experience as I could. I will let everyone know what…
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Hello!
Hi everyone, I thought I'd register and say hello rather than lurking on the forum all the time. I've been studying for the Security+ exam for the last six weeks and I'm scheduled to take the exam during this month. I've pretty much been cramming in whatever I can after days at work and have been focusing primarily on the…
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Security Plus Voucher Early expire discount
Thought this might help if your ready to take the test in the next 2 days. Security+ Test Voucher Pearson VUE Early Expiry Bundle from GetCertify4Less.com
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Security+ Sybex book
I am getting ready to start studying for the Sec+ now. A friend gave me his Sybex book to use but I was wondering if anyone else has used this ook as a study guide and if they have would you recommend it or should I go get a different one. My friend said it was the only one he used and passes but he has a background in…
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TACACS/+ vs RADIUS
It is said that TACACS/+ works in a similar manner as the RADIUS server but its becoming an alternative to RADIUS. What is the major difference between the two? thanks!
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A Question about Practice test.
Hello all, Selftest software has a 30 day online use special right now for $50. Transcender is about $90. I am hoping to buy today but not sure which one is the better bet. I am more concerned with the quality, coverage and relevance of the questions than any references that the tests provide. I realize they are both owned…
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Question about Security+ exam
I haven't taken a CompTIA exam in two years, the last test I took was the Network+ 2005 edition. Without breaking the NDA I was wondering if the Security+ still had questions like "choose all that apply" or have they gone with what Cisco has done and has questions like choose 2 or 3 that apply type of questions?
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Passed today! Massive thanks
Dear All, Passed today with 855!! Dead chuffed I got through it. Thanks for all the help people provide here. Don't think I would have managed to get my head round cryptography and PKI without some of the threads on this forum! Thanks again, on to the next one, though not until I have blitzed through a bit of MW2 lol.
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845 Baby!
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Passed Exam!
I passed the exam on Thursday! I studied much-using Darrill's book and others. The test was challenging-the questions and answers were not cut & dry as I'd hoped and led to believe, but I passed!! Thanks all advice and guidance! b
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Sec+ today!!!
Hey all, I'm taking my Sec+ here in a couple of hours and am doing some last minute cramming. I'll post my results here in a bit and what I used to study. My question is, with regards to OS hardening, which is more effective, HIDS or a software firewall? Thanks, Subl1m1nal
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Going in for Sec+ in two hours
I have read Darril's book, done the practice test's and have understood the material. Also used the Sybex book and did the same. Only thing that concerns me is the Preplogic practice exam. Some things on that were not touched on in either book (ie Bastian firewall). Any last minute cram tips?
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Security+ Test Prep Question
I just completed my MCSE and I am working towards finishing the Security portion by taking and (hopefully) passing the Security+ Exam. I have used Preplogic test prep and I have both Mike Meyer's and Darril's books along with the ExamCram practice questions book. I feel fairly well prepared but my question for both Darril…
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Protocols and Layers?
One could simply memorize what protocol goes with what layer, but it might be easier if one could understand "why". Anyone have an approach to understanding why each protocol goes with each layer? - Mike
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Security+ vs SSCP
Goodday to all, I am a security administrator, this is my first job and I have been working about 20 months in banking industry. I am currently planning to pursue my CISSP certification. I heard from my colleagues and forums saying that Security+ and SSCP is a foundation for CISSP Certification. Can anyone please help me…
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Passed Security+
scored 805/900 Thanks for a great Book- Darril Darril Gibson Author: CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead ISBN: 1439236364
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Passed Security+
score: 845/900 resources: Sybex Study Guide Plenty of practice questions Classroom next: not sure
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PAP, PPP and SLIP
Reading Darril's description of PAP; I understood PPP to have replaced SLIP, but at the top of page 79 he seems to be saying that PAP replaced SLIP. Is this an error or am I misreading? - Mike
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Smart card and certs?
I'm reading Darril on the subject of smart cards. He states: "A certificate is embedded in the smart card. the cert holds a user's private key...". My understanding is that the certificate binds my identity to my public key, not the private key. Is there a disconnect or is my understanding incorrect? - Mike
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WTLS less secure than TLS?
I was wondering since TLS is much more "resource savvy", does it means that it's better secured than WTLS used on small devices?
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Certificate quality
Just received my certificate in the mail from Comptia. Is it just me or do these things seem cheap. I compared them to my older A+ and Net+ certificates which are printed on nice heavy bonded paper. This new certificate looks like and insert I would pull out of a magazine. I know it is bitching but for the price we pay the…
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Hello everybody
Long time lurker, finally joined. Going for my Security + in a few weeks. Have been reading Mike Meyer's book, borrowed from a friend, bought Darril Gibson's book and been reading that. I think this is giving me a good base for the boot camp my job is sending me to. I'll let you know how he test goes i a few weeks.
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SECURITY + PASSING SCORE ?
ANY IDEA WHATS' THE PASSING SCORE FOR SECURITY + ? WHAT ARE THE QUESTIONS LIKE ? just purchase my voucher and getting ready for another certs.. i think security + is next, i just got my NEtwork + i figure i do this while i still remember the last test.. any advise will help :)
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Passed Security+
Score: 880/900 Resources: plenty of firsthand experience Darril's book (especially the Crypto chapter) Self Test Software practice test Next cert will likely be Project+, but I have a few non-cert based classes to wrap up for WGU first.
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Updating Content in SEP
This the same as updating the Virus Definitions?
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Security+ 2008 iso 17024 question
Hi all, Does anyone know if the current 2008 version of security+ is actually iso 17024 accredited? I could not find any mention of it on their site? A
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Security+ and MCSA:Security
Hi, all Guyz, am just ignorant, I want after passing my Security+ on 30th March to proceed to MSCA:Security...anyone with an idea which subjects should I go for, apart from 70-299. please assist guys......
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Has anyone used labsim books for preparing for certs???
I was just wondering if anyone has used the labsim books when preparing for certs. They come with the interactive discs. I had to get one of those books when I took a intro to networking class for school. I was thinking of getting the one for the security plus but wanted to get some advice if anyone else has used this book…
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Importing CompTIA Security+ into MCP account
Does anyone know the process to get our(for those that have it), Security+ officially imported into the MCP portal, so it will count as an elective towards the various Microsoft certifications that allow the security+ as an acceptable replacement for particular elective exams etc?
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Passed with 805!!
Just passed the Security+ exam today with a score of 805/900! Makes me happy that I got the best mark so far on one of the harder CompTIA exams. Most questions were fairly basic actually, some were so poorly worded I wondered how much technical expertise, or technical English the author had. Other questions could have been…
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exam query: JK0-015 or SY0-201?
ok i understand that one is for comptia academic partners(E2C) but pearson-vue will let me book the JK0-015 which is £85+vat cheaper here in the uk is it 'morally' acceptable for me to do this, or should i man up and pay for the SY0-201? also what are the chances of me being found out if i do '****' by signing up for…
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Holy Crap I Passed
Now I have studied for a year....Yes I know a very long time for what I have been hearing should be an easy exam. My exposure to the exam topics outlined was limited so I felt better to read up and take my time. That said I think my score could have been better but I still feel it was worth it. Let me tell you I think I…
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Types of physical locks covered in exam?
Take a look at the picture attached. This is from a practice exam I took. Is this a term we are supposed to know for the exam? I read about cipher locks but not specific types or brands.
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Misconceptions about Security+ Renewal Policy
This is all you need to read: CompTIA Certification Renewal Policy To Our Customers, I am very appreciative of the honest feedback you have provided us regarding our recent announcement concerning CompTIA certifications. We’ve listened to what you have told us and we’ve changed the policy announced on January 11, 2010.…
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Can Magicjack be used with a VPN?
Hello everyone, First time poster but a long time lurker. I did a search and didn't see anything on this subject at all and thought I'd sign up and ask to see if anyone might know if it's at all possible to be done safely & securely?
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Windows routing table...
Hi guys, I'm here once more with another few questions - what is the routing table? how can I use it? what security aspects does it have? any help? as usually - thanks!
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Donation ware: Security+ training
Check out the following link for some try-for-free security training for Security+. 8 hours training via slideshow and MP3. You will need to log in and register to use. Be sure and read the usage rules and see if this works for you. See the following for more info: The Professional Security Testers Warehouse for the GPEN…
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Tunneling?
I could use a bit of help understanding tunneling. I understand encapsulation and I can see that one would use it to move an un-routable protocol over the Inet (by encapsulating the protocol that the Inet doesn’t understand in a protocol that it does understand, exactly like data traveling up/down the OSI model). For the…
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security+ count
Hi, Just curious if anyone knows how many people have passed the security+ 2008 exam so far? Thanks. A
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Just purchased my book....
Just purchased the Security + Get Started Get Ahead. Look forward to diving into it and getting started. Would folks also recommended the Comptia Exam Cram book too?
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What do you need to actually start working in infosec?
So the sec+ exam is the next (and first) in the list of cert's to do. I guess that after passing it I still stay at the same point as far as doors being opened for me. Of course the goal is CISSP but how on earth do I get that 5 years of experience? What else do I need to study to get me going? I currently work as a…
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Security+ curiousity
Ok, so I've gone through a security + boot camp but didn't have anything but the book to study. I've come across sites that are offering free online tests for 101 not 201. What's the difference?
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Passed Security+
Passed this morning with 825/900. I was hoping for a bit higher. There were about 15 questions I "marked for review", some to re-read the question to make sure I was reading the question right. There were two that I have a good feeling were "practice" questions - but I could be wrong. Just wanted to say thanks to Darril.…
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Passed Security+ with an 880
Now onto Linux+
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Security+ on Tuesday
I'm taking my Security+ on Monday. I read Mike Meyer's Passport and Sybex's Security+ book along with watching the Testout series just to drill it in my head a little more. I took and pass my Network+ exam about two weeks ago and Security seems to be a lot of the same stuff I learned there so I'm pretty confident that I'm…
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Transcender?
Greetings all! I just started studying for the exam scheduled in March. I have many of the books already suggested here, but I was wondering about Transcender's course and whether it is worth it? b
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Understanding virtuallization threats...
Hi again, I'm liking it here :) I'm trying to better understand what is the security threat using virtuallizations such as VMware? can you try to explain in simple words? thanks!
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Getting started with security+: need advice...
Hey guys how you'll doing? I'm Yosi, 22 years old from Israel. I've decided to take the security+ exam and wonder what is the best way to go at it? (Self study). Is this book anygood? CompTIA Security+ Book | Ido Dubrawsky could you recommend any other book? thanks!
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Security+ on Monday
Hi everyone. I've been lurking for a month or so, and thought I'd introduce myself. I've been in IT for 10 years, the past two as a Sys Admin. I've been handling the security (audits, documentation, etc) for the past year and a half and I've decided to sit the Security+ exam this coming Monday. I did the TestOut training…
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Passed Security+ today!
875! Now the hard question is: what next?
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Passed Sec+ Friday
I passed my Sec+ today with an 812. I went strictly off my industry knowledge. It's not a very hard test, just a lot of questions. If you're not familiar with security concepts, you might want to get a book lol. sorry I'm not much help but I didn't study.
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Passed Sec+ Today
Just passed the Security+ exam today with a score of 852. Many thanks to Darril! I started studying 3 weeks ago and started with the Sybex series, but bought Darril's book after reading the reviews on here. In hind sight, I could have just used his book. Thanks again!
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Starting Sec+ Studies with Darril's book
I asked for this study guide for Christmas, because of the great reviews here. I will begin studies today. I took the assessment exam and got 40/78.
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One other book?
I ordered Darril's book yesterday. My employer will also purchase a book of my choice. Suggestions? I am scheduled to take the Security + in a little over 4 weeks. I have been watching some video training online. Thanks for any suggestions, S
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Introduce myself....
I am in Desktop Support in Richmond, VA. I am 37 years old. I currently have my A+ and my MCP (by Windows XP). I have been doing Desktop for about 10 years. I am wanting to get at least two certifications in 2010. Figure I would start with the Security+. I am starting to brainstorm what career path I want to take in IT.…
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Have to take Security+ soon and I'm freaking out.
Ok, I have been at my current job for about two weeks and it requires i get my Security+ within 90 days. I have been doing the practice exams on here and have been getting 90's or above, i have been reading the material out of the sybex books. (3 that come together: main text, study guide, and street smarts). I have a…