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Security+ title
Can someone tell me what their certificate or wallet card says for the Security+ certification. For an example, my A+ and Network+ says Certified Professional. I have to type up a quick report for a career track that shows the end result from coursework, taking the exam, etc., etc., but the end of each one has to show the…
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Sec+ after CISSP?
Hi guys, does it make sense to make Sec+ if I already have CISSP? I've read that Sec+ is one of 8 exams if I'd like to become MCSE:Sec. I've checked the test questions and exam objectives on the CompTIA homepage, and it seems to me that I could actually pass the exam without learning. Does it make sense in my case?
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sybex 3rd edt. thorough?
hey , has anyone used the sybex 3rd edt. book as their primary studyguide, im almost finish with it, is it thorough enough to base it as your main study guide ???
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Linux security
Is there any security cert related to linux
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Which to know...
Basically i have just read the sybex 3rd edition book and am now reading the syngress book on security+. My question is in the sybex book it explains the different types of viruses as e.g. Armored virus, stealth virus, retrovirus etc but in the syngress book it describes the different viruses as e.g. parasitic virus,…
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Failed - 719
I'm gonna sulk for a few minutes and try to pick up the pieces for the next time around, maybe next week.
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jobs that use security+?
someone mentioned that federal jobs will start requiring security +... does anyone know of any current jobs that require security +? i was thinking FBI, CIA, etc... or some sort of computer forensics job for the police or government, is this test what i should be aiming for?
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Planning to take the Security+ ...
Hello, I recently passed my Network+ exam, and I'm now planning to take the Security+. I'm a bit worried about the higher score that's required ... I am using the uCertify simulation exam as my main study tool. Has anyone used these before? I also used uCertify as my main study tool for the Network+. I was thinking about…
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I passes with a score of 844
Iam sooo happy yippie! :D
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Minimum Score?
Hi, I have seen people posting there pass score, just wondering what score is the minimum pass score? Thanks
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Failed today with a 729..When should I try again?
I thought that I had studied enough for this test, but I guess not! I used the Mike Meyers' Passport as well as the tech notes from this site, MCMCSE, and CramSession. I also did a lot of practice exams. Does anyone have any other study materials that I should try? Also how long should I wait before I retake the exam? I…
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Scoring question - partial credit for multiple answers?
I was wondering about the scoring of the mutiple answer questions. For instance if the carrect option requires 3 answers do you get 2/3 credit for having two correct. For example Q. Select the symmetric key algorithms A. DES B. 3DES C. RSA D. IDEA E. MD5 The correct answers are A, B, and D. Do you get any credit for having…
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ports
hey , is there a particular site where i can get a list of the ports just for the security+ exam!!!
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Wish me luck...
Taking the exam on Monday, feeling confident but you never know. Any advice? How did you guys find the time, I know if you don't finish in time you score a big fat 0. Do most people finish with time to spare or is it tight?
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AudioWhiz review?
Anyone here used the AudioWhiz Security+ training? I spend almost 2 hours in the car several days a week and need something educational to listen to. I read positive things about AudioWhiz in general here, just looking for personal review of their Sec+ portion. I will also be supplementing my studies with the Syngress and…
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should i continue studying for the current exam
hey ,im wondering should i continue to study for the current security exam since comptia is planning to update this test, i decided on the sybex and syngress books. i have one chapter left to read for the sybex book and thinking of getting the syngress book soon. i imagine that i probably would be taking the exam sometime…
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I passed with a 850 score.
It wasn't as hard as I expected.
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Thanks to everyone! Passed 878
I just want to thank everyone for thier helpful posts and information. I have not taken any tests for about 4 years(MCSE NT4) I forgot how much I love the study/testing process, (sick, I know)
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Passed Today
I took security+ today and passed with a score of 803. I used testout, preplogic, transcender, and the security-all-in-one book along with the exam cram 2. I gotta tell you I saw questions on the exam I did not see before in any of the practice tests, so make sure you are ready to pass it when you take it and take that…
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Hi, Question?
I took the network+ exam one month ago and since that time I have been preparing to take the security+. How hard is this one compare to the network+ exam. THank you, Margot
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Failed Today
Fail today, don't think i'll be doing any more comptia exams too expensive n don't carry much weight....moving on to my microsoft certs now....
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2 exams at once?
Hello, I've been studying for Security+ now for a little over a month. I'm still not 100% ready to take the exam. I thought I could get it done by mid-November and get LPIC-1 before the first of the year. The Security+ stuff is not clicking with me as fast as I thought. Does any one think it wise to study for both the…
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sec+
Hello I was wondering if any had used the que certification prep logic exam book (along with another book and this web site of course)and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how well it may prepare you for the security+exam and your thoughts in general about the book
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Passed with 860...on to CEH
This is my 1st post... Passed with an 860 last week. Thanks for all of the info that everyone has posted. I used the TechNotes, Test Out software, and also did an official cbt class through New Horizons. To those who are taking Sec+, dont ignore the topics on Risk Identification, Security Policy, and Forensics...most of…
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Instructing Network+ and Security+ Exams
Hello, I was recently asked to instruct Network+ and Security+ on a part time basis. I was told that the only credential to teach these bootcamps is to be certified in them (not sure if that is true or not). I could use the extra cash but this seems a little too good to be true. Does anyone else out there instruct these…
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Study Recommendations
Hello everyone, I'm currently planning on taking my security+ either the 15th or the 17th of this month (Nov). So I'm getting down to the wire. So far I've studied the book published by Thomson Education and the Total Recall Book.. I'm starting on the Tech notes here on this site. My background consists of A+ and Network+,…
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How Hard Is Sec+
I've already finish my A+/Server+ from CompTIA but I want to pursue my MCSE Security thats why I want to take Security+ but my scores in A+ are 752/763 only and Server+ (753)....whereas the passing on this one is 764....How hard is this Exam?
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how many people?
Does anyone know how many people are Security+ certified? Just curious.
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M of N Control
Hey guys, got another question. I am going to take my test this week. Was taking a practice exam from Sybex this weekend and came upon a question about M of N control. I have not heard of this before, and the only thing I have found so far was a website basically explaining it to be similiar to seperation of duties. I…
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Security + and MCSA /MCSE SECURITY
What is the best order to take the sucurity exams. security +,70-298,70-299 what is the best way to take them. I guess what i am asking do these exams build off of each other
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looking into cert
Hello I just recently passed my CCNA exam. I took a small break from everything and am now ready to get another cert out of my way. I have little to no knowledge of security feature and am actually interested in the Sec+. What books to do you recommend for self study? Thank you for your time JOHn
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Hash Decryption
I was reading an earlier thread about hashing functions being decrypted and just now reading about assymetric encryption from a security+ prep guide that I bought. (WILEY) I had a thought, I believe that somewhere in my studying I have heard that Hashing is one way and cannot be decrypted, BUT isn't assymetric encryption a…
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Passed 775
Interesting test. Oddly worded. Caused me to over-think some questions. But I'll take it! Very few encryption & port particulars (which I knew cold). Dagnabit! Thanks to those that answered my forum questions. On to 70-291.
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Cryptology
Does anyone know what encryption technology has a 160 bit output : I had that question my first time taking the test and I don't think i got it right. Thanks for the help in advance.
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Passed!!
Wow, that was a hard test! I took it last week and failed by one question. I immediately rescheduled the test and passed the second time. I found it really hard to memorize hashing, symmetric and asymmetric algorithms. Knowing every port number sucks too. Now I'm MCSA. I'm going to take 70-298 in a few weeks so I can be an…
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Hello and Help
Hi guys! I recently signed up to techexams.net and I have to say-- Im impressed by the place. Informative-- and the forums have activity I currently have an A+ and a Net+, with my last CompTIA going to be a Security+. I have read all of the All-In-One Security+ Certification Book (Learnkey) over a month ago and have been…
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Learning Curve
Hello all, I'm curious to see what it's like to start up on the Security+ track. I have a vague understanding of network security and I am A+, Net+, MCDST certified and will be MCSA soon. I've got two months until I leave my current contract employer. They'll pay for all the exams I can take while I'm here. Is it realistic…
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Preparing for S+ in 3 weeks
I have read over the threads, and have studied the notes on this site, which are outstanding. I have been into Security for about 3 years now, and studying for the security+ for about 2 weeks. I have taken free-tests.com test for Security+ , and scored a 90 on first time (didnt see that dreadful select 2 answers), Ive…
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CompTIA Security+ to be refreshed?
What do they mean?.....A totally new updated exam or updated new questions in the current one...
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PASSED!
I passed with an 850 score! Phew! :D Now I just have to find out if I go for a OPST, CEH or SANS GCIH certification next. My ultimate goal is to become a penetration tester. Thanks for the help guys!
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encryption
I was having a discussion with a friend yesterday, and he tells me more or less the following: I somewhat disagree, because the decrypting process may take so long that it's basically not doable. He mentions that with hash functions, you can always come up with a return function that will decrypt information. Is this true?…
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Security+ Practice Tests Question: help
I am using preplogic test software for me security+ preparation exam. And i wanted to find out if preplogic practice test is harder than the security+ real test from those of u that might have used it for preparation. Thank you.
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passed Yesterday - 822 pts / what's next?
Hi everybody, I come from Switzerland (Geneva) and I have scored 822 pts. I studied during about 2 months to get it. My material was: - Microsoft book, Security + - Syngress book - Test materials - tests-free.com I would like to know what sould I take between CCNA or Network+? - What's the price difference? - How many…
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Closest practice exam to real exam? Also handshaking Q
Just wondering which practice exam software or site is the most similar to the real exam? I'm doing practice exams on here, free-tests.com, Transcender and TestOut. So far I'm scoring 90% and higher on each one but still uncertain if I should attempt to write the real exam. I'm also stuck on all those questions about…
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MAC & RBAC question
Can anyone help with a question about "rule-base access control"? I have some sources that lump it under RBAC, and other sources that lump it under MAC. Which is it? Can it be both? Oddly enough, these are standard study books, like Syngress, ExamCram, & Mike Meyers. You would think that they would agree.
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My Sec+ Test
Passed today. It wasn't so bad. It is CompTIA so there were a few poorly worded questions but not a ton like everyone says. Used Syngress mainly, read it through twice. Skimmed Sybex which sucked IMO. Used certiguide.com and techexams for review. Free-tests.com for some practice tests and a good night sleep helped too. :)…
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pass mark?
what is the pass mark for the security+ exam? as ive seen several different numbers?
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Social Engineering vs. Reverse Social Engineering
What's the difference between Social Engineering vs. Reverse Social Engineering? There's 1 or 2 questions where Reverse is the answer on Transcender. Thanks.
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Security+ vs. CCNA
I'm interested in both the CCNA and Security+ but wondering how difficult the Security+ exam is comparitively. I don't know if I should go for the Security+ or CCNA first. Any opinions, thoughts, experience, and advice is welcome!
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what's after Network+?
after I get me Net+, what's the next cert I should persue? I'm interested in networking and repair. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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Passed today
Passed with a 775! Many thanks to the creators of the TechNotes! They helped seal the deal!
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3 main Questions for security+ test ?
1. can the security+ test be passed with 1 book source, along with some notes and practice questions. 2.how long should it take to study? 3.what would be the book that has this thourough knowledge ? people who took this test , point me in the right direction!!!
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Passed the Security + exam
This is a great resource for the security +. Resources used to pass the exam: This website and Security + Exam Cram. Thanks
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Any good resources for Organizational Security & Hardeni
Hi ,I wish I've seen this forum ealier ! My exam is this Thursday, I can't say I am well-prepared and now I am hesitating if I should reschedule the exam or not ! Yet, I counldn't find any good resource of Operational/organizational security & hardening , could you guide me to some ! Many thanks
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security or server+
hey all, im new to the scene and i wanted to know is security all that hard , keep in mind im a student and have no previous experience / i have A+and net+. i want to try to have 3 certs that i can put on my resume before im finished with school this fall, thinking bout going after server or security+ . i see the passing…
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Transcender answer doesn't make sense!
Hey guys. I've just started using Transcender Security+ and one question is: Between which 2 layers does SSL operate? Their answer is: between the OSI Transport and Application layers. This doesn't make sense because SSL is on the Session layer which is right in between the Transport and Presentation layers. If the answer…
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Passed 860!!
:D Passed it!! Whew. Got 860 out of 900. I didn't expect to score that high. I felt like I had studied so much on it that I was tired of studying. I've been studying the technotes here, with the Syngress and Sybex books. Plus I have learned a lot lurking on the boards here :) know your common ports!! Authentication methods…
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TCP/IP and Security+
Besides IPSEC, are there any other protocols that a person should really know for the exam. PPP, LPTP, PPTP ?
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How different is Updated test [there is no updated test]
Hello All, I am prepping to take the Security+ test at the end of September. I bought the Sybex book on sale and did not know that it was published in 2002. Didn't the test change in 2003. what differences should I be looking for on the exam? Thanks for your help
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encryption algorithms
Which encryption algorithms are being used with symmetric and asymmetric encryption and pgp and s/mime? Im studing for the i-net+ exam but my book isnt clear about it. Thanks in advance.
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A few things i'd like to say about the test....
First off, nice site that is run here. I'd just like to say that the exam has alot of poorly worded questions...i just encountered about 25 out of the 100 i faced that i would put into that category. I studied for more than a month, went to a summer class, did a Boson practice exam and still only scored 644/764 needed. My…
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Passed with an 869 today !
I took the test this morning scoring an 869 out of 900 possible. I studied for the past several months using mainly the Syngress book and the technotes from this site (wish the technotes were complete !!). It only took me 30 minutes to complete the exam and I found the questions very fair and straightforward in their…
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Books for Security+
I am just getting ready to purchase my books for this cert. I am going to buy the Sybex and Syngress books. Any comments on the MS Press book for Security+ and are there any others that I should consider?
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Difference between smurf and ping of death ?
Can anyone explain the difference between a smurf attack and a ping-of-death attack ? I have a printout of the technotes, the Syngress book, etc and have researched this, but it is still confusing to me. I have my test tomorrow and would appreciate any clarification. Sunny
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Tcats free security+ pdf
I have noticed in the Security+ section you can go to different study links. Among them, there is a link that goes to Tcat's free material that doesn't work. Is there a way to get this pdf elsewhere or do you have to pay for it from his new website?
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Passed with a score of 900
hard work paid off at last. one and half month of intensive studying without even sleeping cant even remember the last time i had a nornal sleep. i think i read too much for this exam, i was so suprised because i was aiming for a score of 800 when i saw the first few questions, i was even looking for my score when i…
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Confused about Public Key Encryption
If I read an article about Public Key Encryption at Wikipedia it tells me: "The most obvious application of a public key encryption system is confidentiality; a message which a sender encrypts using the recipient's public key can only be decrypted by the recipient's paired private key." If I read about digital signatures…
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Value of Security+
I will be taking my A+ Core exam in a few weeks and then have both my Network+ and A+. I am looking for the next cert to take. What is the industry's view on the Security+ cert? Is it seen as having value by those who have it? If I say on my resume that I have the Security+ cert am I going to get just "Big Deal" or will an…
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IPSec doubt
I was learning about IPSec and I'm pretty sure that I haven't understand the right thing , I'll write here what I understand , and please that experienced user's will explain me if I'm wrong , were I'm wrong. I understand that IPSec is a whole of protocol's ( autentification , encryption , filter's and a lot more ) , use…
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Best book
What is the best book to use for the security+ cert. I keep hearing about the sybex book and micheal meyers whic one is better.
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joining the club
Well... just discovered this forum today - could sure have used it while preparing for the exam - lots of usefull information, tips and tricks. Never the less i (barely) passed the exam last month (772/900). I used the all-in-one Security+ Certification Exam guide and the Preplogic practice test. While taking the exam i…
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ANY LAST HINTS 4 SECURITY+
I have got my security+ Exam on wednesday and i am absolutely tired of studying, Have being studying for the past month and half now and i still feel nervous about the exam. i have used numerous materials for preparation like the syngree and the sybex second edition which i have gone through both twice and the MS Press one…
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Steps in process?
How many steps are in the following processes? SSL: Kerberos: CHAP: I think CHAP has 3 steps but I am unsure about it and the rest. Any help? TIA.
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algorithms, hashes, and encryption oh my!
hi all. new to the site. been studying for the Sec+ and i am amazed by all the anagrams we are supposed to memorize. i was wondering if there was a site or a whitepaper with all of the algorithms and encryption methods, what they stand for, and the things analagous to them. thanks
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Barely passed Security+
I've just cleared this hurdle. My socre was 788, not good, you say? I anticipated that the real exam would be much more technically written but mostly conceptual and conventional in asking on security. I remember no multiple answers being asked. Anyway, this is my 6th win in Comptia series since last October. I thank you…
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PASSED BUT WITHIN LINES!!!
Thanks to everyone on this site, it has been a wonderful experience getting to know much through members sharing ideas and getting through the many great articles here. I sat for both SEC+ and 70-290 same day and i passed with 764 which is the passing mark. Just between the 2 lines (pass and fail). However, i think i have…
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Passed Today 794
No matter how many Net Admins/Security Admins that talk badly about the exam because they failed, don't pay any attention to them. I have a hard time understand these forums and why people spend money on so much study material. One book and a few practice exams. SIMPLY PUT THE TEST IS EASY ! if you want to know what…
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Is there a resource of RELEVANT port numbers for Sec+
Ive been reading in here that having all the port numbers in a table and memorising them helps for the exam, but there are obviously many port numbers many of which are not needed for this cert and obviously way to many to remember. So i ask this, is there a single resource ie a table, that contains the essential port…
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Hi all. NEWBIE ON SITE
Hi to all. I wrote my S+ on friday the 4th of Aug and well i failed it badly. Its a pitty i didnt find this site before i wrote. I studied from one book and I suppose thats the reason (OH yes and the fact that its a shitty book). I got arround 10 questions on the exam that I could say its in the book i used to study. The…
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Passed Security + with 850
Thanks to everyone at Technetexams and to site, I passed the Security+ exam. I have several years experience in the security field, but I found the information on this site priceless!!!
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help please
i am kind of confuse with the different between Spoofing attack and MITM attack, the two seems to be the same.
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[b]what to know for s+[/b]
i was woundering if one need to fully understand all 15 PKCS specification, is it really important for the exam?
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Passed! Thanks for the help
Hi All, Just wanted to say thanks to all who have posted tips and comments on their exam experiences. I found it all very helpful in preparing for this exam. So for all those still preparing, here's my take on things: I used the Sybex Book 2nd Edition: A good start for covering the exam objectives. I didn't read any other…
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Administrative Info
Hey, I'm fed up with studying and have decided to take Security+ tommorrow. Its been nearly 2 years since my last cert so I forget much of the process. Will there be multiple answer questions? If so, will they be explicitly defined as such? Can you move back and forth through the questions? Do I have to sign the forms they…
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My second attempt
After having failed Sec+ by probably one question about 6 months ago, I have finally willed myself to cough up the money and take it again. I have used these past months to study off and on. I'm scheduled to take it July 8th. Two things I'm going to take special effort to focus on these next two weeks: -Encryption…
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I Passed today.
I took the security+ today and passed with a 803. I guess that is the magic number. I used CBT, and every free practice test I could get my hands on. :D
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Security+ Score
By the way, how long it will take to put up our score in the CopTIA site, I took the exam a week ago, still do not see recored that I pass? is it normal or there something wrong, can any one have info, those who pass the exam after how many days your score is up in the CopTIA, I did not even recived any congra email or any…
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PASSED Second attempt
Well, I finally did it. Took the exam this afternoon and passed with an 803. Seems to be a popular score. I found a few questions I recognized similar or exactly the same as my first attempt. Some questions I didn't know I needed to know, such as organizations that developed policy guidelines. When at the beginning of the…
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Close call!
Passed first time with 775! I was quite happy with the fairness/wording of the questions. Only 2 or 3 that didn't seem quite right. I stressed over this one 10x more than the A+/Net+ due to what seems to be a high failure rate... I'm so glad I can put down those books for a while (Syngress, Que ExamCram2, Dummies, and the…
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Passed Security+ At Lunchtime!
Took and passed the exam while everyone outside the testing center was having lunch! This is my first cert in a long line of certs I wanna achieve... I'm happy I passed this one on the first take.. Thanks to the Technotes on this site, Sybex, Syngress and free-tests.com! :D
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Passed today :-)
Hi Folks, I passed my Security+ certification exam today with 775 marks. It was not very hard, but at the same time it was also not too easy :) . For those who plan to take this exam, here are some of my experiences and suggestions from the test: Time allocated for the test was sufficient for me, I finished all the 100…
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Security+ ROI
According to Cramsession's website, Security+ has a ROI (still unclear as to what this stands for) of 8.8, while MCSA has an ROI of 6.3....Does this by any way mean that Security+ is "valued" more than MCSA? This is very hard for me to believe, after passing the exam.
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unbelievable..failed security+ twice..
christ, i took my security+ exam once again shortly after i failed my first attempt, still not good enough...got 710... damn what a shame, i passed ccna, ccnp, mcp, A+, network+ with no problems..why can't i pass the security+ ? anyway...i used the sybex security+ book, and thats the only book i used to prepare for the…
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YES, I DID IT……….with the score of 841!
YES, I DID IT……….with the score of 841! It was not that bad, I used Syngress - Security+ Study Guide and DVD Training System, a lots of practice question, you need to know the material, very well to pass the exam, some of the questions are very tricky, it has more than one answer. I thank you sincerely, for exchange ideas…
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I need a girlfriend.
Passed with a 869. About 3/4 of the way through the exam I started concentrating more on what I was going to make for dinner (I opted for pork chops in case you’re interested. Not very good though – I used too much paprika) so it’s not nearly as bad as everyone makes it out to be. If you fail this exam then I think you…
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Passed today !!
Went in and finaly took the Security+ Certification and passed with an 803. Not as high as I had hoped but as the Test Center Staff said, a pass is a pass. Moving on to 70-270 (working on MCSE) - just wanted to thank the S+ forum readers
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No exam before Monday? :?:
Hello to all; Today July 8, I went to prometric to take the exam, they told me they are modifying the exam you cannot take the exam, before Monday, is it true? is every where in the world, or just my area, or Security+ exam is going to change, I do not understand........... I am a little worried, with the situation any one…
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Passed This Morning - Insights and Lessons Learned
Hi All: I passed this morning with a 775, took about 22 minutes on the test portion. Some of what I have heard about this test is true, and some was not (for me anyway). It is a WIDE test that covers a LOT of material. However, the only thing I found that it covers IN-DEPTH is cryptography/encryption. I studied off and on…
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Passed with 860!!
Just came back from 2nd attempt took 10 minutes start to finish and got an 860!! So releived.....now onto SSCP. :) I used Exam Cram ...ok Sybex .....great book CBT Nuggets ....decent if you can get them cheap Many practice tests and made my own flash cards as well Prep Logic audio lecture series......decent if you can get…
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Help for this question pleas...........
Hi all, prepare my selfe for Security+ I have one question is not clear for me, when i practice many Q, i find this plz make it clear for me, here is the question. which of the folloing security mechanisms can be used to control the flow of packets travling through routers? A) ACL (Access Control List) B) OSPF( Open…