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Next Certification!
I know I had some questions wrong and I could have gone back and put more time on them questions, but for what, I knew I pass. The best thing to do to pass SY0-101 exam is get the study guide and the simulation and is almost guarantee that you will pass. Good luck!!!!!! Next to the the next CERTIFICATION!!!!!!
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Can I pass Security+?
You can see what certs I have over to the right. I'm currently well into studying for MS-216, network infrastructure. I could probably pass, but I can't afford to risk the voucher so I'm not taking it until I know I'm ready. My question is this. I've read through the material on this site, but have yet to take the practice…
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Difficulty
I am deliberating whether I should take this exam , ms security exam or do messenging as my specialty for msca/msce. I havent took any Comptia exam so I dont know the format and level of difficulty. Anyone care to share their experiences?
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Anyone tried ExamForce study material for Security+
Hi everyone, Was wondering if anyone has tried ExamForce material for the Security+ exam. Any suggestions on specific material that would help i would be most grateful Regard Eamonn
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CompTIA Exam
I have just took the techexam questions for the Security + and got 23 out of 40, so far the only book I have read is the CISSP Passport. Different I admit. Anyway, can some please give me some idea of: How many questions their are! What the exam is like! What would be the best book or CBT package for some one that is…
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Mike Meyers security+ book?
Any one used this book? Be interested for opinions...
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Checking CRC, Digest, and MD5 values.
Is there a program that could do all three? My studying material hasn't recommended me a program or given me an example of a program. I know I download a lot of files which have CRC/MD5 values on the file, It would be awesome if I could test out some software with this. I do have MatMD5 which is used to check md5 values.…
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blocked port
i would like to know how would an intruder bypass a blocked port. or what would he do if all ports are blocked except port 80(http). i am new to network security i managed to do that but i still get trojan and tracking cookies on my lil network. can anyone explain?
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Security+ update?
Is the Security+ exam set to be updated anytime soon? I was browsing another forum where someone mentioned it, but I could not confirm on CompTIA's site......
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CBT Nuggets for Security+
Well, I got these and I'm debating if I should still read this book I bought. Security+ DVD/Training Guide by Syngress. I've already read the Mike Meyers Passport to security+. I know people recommend more then one material, which I have three total. Doing two for sure the CBT Nuggets and the Mike Meyers Passport to…
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What should I do?
I am on my way to achieving the 2000 MCSA certificate and was wondering which route i should do for my electives. I see that i could take the Sec+ as an elective or the A+ & NET+ for an elective. I could pass the A+ & Net+ without to much sudying, but that is 3 exams which costs a good bit. On the security side of things I…
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RFC questions
I recently began studying some new material and in this material it seems to make a point as to list which RFC (request for comments) the topic was discussed in. Will there be questions on the exam about which RFC discusses which topic? Or is it just listing the RFC in case i would like to do further reading on the subject?
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Security+ Transcenders, anyone try those out ?
I'm currently studying for the Security+ exam. I plan to do the exam latest by the end of June. Anyways, right now I'm reading "Syngress Security+ - Study Guide & DVD Training System." Not the biggest fan of how the material is taught, but I plan to read Mike Meyer's Certification Passport for SecuritY+ after.…
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Win 2003 - DAC or RBAC?
I am not an MCSE and know only a little (really a little) about setting up AD. I find the Security groups kind of confusing as in universal, global, and domain local groups with the default groups like Account Operators, Administrators, etc, and the special groups of Everyone, Network, Interactive AND nesting and all of…
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Testing Question
Hello fellas, I'm just wondering for those of you that have failed any of these Comptia Test...and actually re-took it. When you went back to take it was it the Same Test or was it another version? -wickedkin6s44
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TCP IP hijacking question
what is the difference between TCP IP hijacking and a man in the middle attack who is obtaining/collecting network packets? is hijacking having complete control where as man in the middle selects certain packets? thanks
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Microsoft Security + Book
I am currently studying for this exam. Anyone studied from the Microsoft Security + book. Personally I dislike M$ Press books, but I happen to come by this book for FREE. Any thoughts on this book. Or if you would like to recommend some books that you used, feel free. I also have the "All in One" Security + Book. By…
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OSI Model
Hi Folks, I am currently studying for the Security+ exam, and was just wondering if anyone could enlighten me on how much I really need to know about the OSI model in relation to the actual exam. I have reasonable knowledge of this, but some books have a chapter based on it, and some dont seem to mention it. Could it just…
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Security+ Study Guide
I used the network+ pdf study guide to prepare for the net+ exam. It was perfect. I'm looking at doing security+. Any thoughts when a complete study guide in pdf format will be released? Thanks Jason
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Passed Security+
Passed a couple of days ago with an 836. I found the exam very tricky with wording. I was surprised to pass! Prepared with Tcat inside scoop Exam Cram 2 This site Prep Logic Security+ Training Guide Thanks
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Planning to take sec + exam
I am planning take the sec + exam in about 4 months. Do you think the exam objectives will be change during this time? I already print the tech notes of this site and verifying which book will be the first to read. Any suggestion will be very helpful. Thanks
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Best Sample exams ??
I am almost done reading TCAT PDF Guide, practise exams and online stuff and just about to buy sample exam for Sec+ but not sure which one is closer to real thing. Which one is good for this exam and learnin topics. Your valuble feedback is appreciated. Thanks
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Thanks
I wanted to thank everyone in this room. I passed today :) but I wouldn't have without all the help from everyone here -- the free stuff, the tests, books etc. What is a good way to give something back?
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Best way to study for Cryptology
I recently began studying for the sec+ exam and im finding it difficult to study for the cryptology portion of the exam. Basically ive resorted to just reading the chapters i have about crypto over and over again and ive started constructing tables with the names of the algorithem and its bit strength, etc.... For all you…
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SSL and HTTPS
I ran across a practice question that asked the differences between SSL and HTTPS. I thought that HTTPS used SSL to secure the channel between client and server and therefore there should be no differences. Also when you are using SSL, the url becomes https:// whatever S-HTTP is HTTP with message security so I can see the…
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Digital Signatures
One of the questions on the second practice exam (35 questions) referred to digital signatures. "Digital signatures for email messages are encrypted hash values that digitally sign the email to verify the sender. What is the signing part of the process?" The correct answer was "a. Encrypting the message with someones…
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Video based training?
Any have any experience with any of the CBT dvd based training? I know someone online who was going to give me a pretty good deal on a 32 hour set of dvds covering the security+ info. I was just wondering if it seemed easier or harder learning from a video when it comes to technical info.
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Passed with 764/764 !!
I barely snuck by this one. But I felt quite confident while answering the questions?? Some of the questions were worded strangely and appeared to have multiple correct answers. I wish I could see the correct answers I answered wrong. I did not study a whole lot for it. I read through the tcat guide over the course of a…
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Help! Inquiries... Security+
What should I get other than a security+ text book? Is All-In-One Security+ text book any good? Should I get practice test questions? selftestsoftware? or trancender? or any recommendations? HELP!!! Thanks to all who's going to reply... :D
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Recommend me a book for security+
I shell be taking my network+ certification exam next week (April 21st), I'm pretty confident. I decided I wanted to move into/specialize in network security. So I'm going to go for Security+ before my next school year starts in September. I'm looking for a book, a straight forward book. Not a comprehensive book that uses…
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PASSED W/828
Passed today with an 828!!!! NEXT: 70-270 or CCNA
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Jobs+ EC2 voucher same thing??
I just got a voucher for a security+ exam. However, when scheduling the exam I have to click on the Jobs+ EC2 (Jk1, JK0) and then the security+ exam. The exam is also called JK0-010 instead of SY0-010. Are these exams the same thing, is it the same certification??? Thanks for your help.
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Symmetric Keys vs Asymmetric Keys: The Logic
Several practice questions have said asymmetric keys are stronger than symmetric keys when the keys are of equal length. The explanation is "a symmetric key length of 128 bits = an asymmetric key length of 2304 bits". I can memorize this, but if 128 sym = 2304 asym, wouldn't the symmetric key be stronger if both keys were…
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Passed!
This is my first post, however I have been a reader here for quite some time. The forums and the practice tests helped out alot. I passed with a 773, had one question to spare, but a pass is a pass. Some of the questions had me shaking my head in confusion, but that seems to be common from all the posts I have read. In…
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Passed Security+
Hello All Passed Security+ last week! I found this site extremely useful with the 2 online exams, as well as the Port quizzes. Also, thanks to Johan Hiemstra for some very excellent articles. These answered many questions for me. Cheers, Paul
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Que certification Training Guide (Security+)
Has anyone used this book for preparing for the exam? I have it along with Exam Cram 2 and its companion practice tests and was wondering how good it was?
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S/MIME and PGP
Which provides greater security, S/MIME or PGP? I would think it is PGP, technically, but because more people use S/MIME, perhaps it is that? Is it OK to ask questions like this in this forum? I do it when I run across conflicting answers in differnt sources, or when the logic truly escapes me. I try not to overdo it.…
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Will this be enough to prepare for the exam?
Here is what I will be using to study for the exam.. do you think I will be fine? Syngress Security+ Study Guide and DVD Training System TechExams study guide + practice questions Tcat Practice Questions at the end of the PDF any suggestions if this is not good enough?
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free security+ studying material?
currently I have Tcat ebook, and will be using technotes here and on mcmcse. Any other place to get free or relatively cheap studying material?
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3rd times a charm
after passing A+ and Network+ with no problem I set my sights on Security+. I read tcat's and preplogic, did the practice questions and failed with a 716! So, I reveiwed the practice questions and skimmed the books for two days and failed again with a 716. Two months, $675(my company paid, thank god) later and actually…
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Security+ Exam Voucher - $155
http://studyguides.cramsession.com/et/us.asp?LC=1&LID=30030 Not a bad deal.. thought I'd pass it along
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Mulitple answer questions
On the exam, do they tell you when more than one answer is required? some of the practice exams tell you, or use check boxes instead of radio buttons. some of the practice exams don't tell you
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Passed Security+ with 892/900 score
Hi All, Yesterday, I passed Security+ with 892/900 score. Just missed 1 question out of 100 questions. Priya
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Tcat study guide
Is it just me that feel this study guide is so hard to read? Tcat uses so many tech terms and I guess he just assumed that you know them all. I find this PDF so hard and confusing to read and understand. Maybe I don't have enough experience in security field, but still......... Can you guys please express thought on this…
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Network (and others) Intrusion Detection Systems
I know that Snort is an open source network - knowledge - based IDS. Are there commercial products like Snort? Are there any open source host-based IDS? What are some commercial products? Are there any open source behavior-based IDS? I think I know how to do this manually, but this would be terribly time consuming. Would…
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Wireless questions
I ran across a practice question regarding wireless that asked when it was reasonable to employ a WLAN. The correct answer was apparently after you are sure there are no secrets on your network for others to take, but there was also an option that said after a WLAN security policy was in place. It seems to me that a…
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Exam Version?
The current version is SYO-101. I think this was set in 2002. Are there plans to revise this version? If so, does anyone know when?
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PASSED
I was so nervous guys. Scored 828. Well happy now. I can't stop smiling!!!! :D read: Tcat..........of course syngress, sybex, ms press. http://spaces.msn.com/members/hturtlegirl73/ Thanks guys, I could'nt do it without you.
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EXAM
Have my Security + exam tommorrow at Cambridge, Have done some last minute cramming, and have a belly full of butterflies. Studied hard. If I don't know it now, I never will..lol..I'll check back in and let you know how it went! Thanks to everyone that has helped me. http://spaces.msn.com/members/hturtlegirl73/
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Sercurity+
Hi all, I recieved my Exam Cram2 study book last week, i read it over a couple of days and done the 2 sections on the question (A mate read them out and i answered them). Can anyone tell me how hard the exam is, as i will go and sit it next week thanks
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Associate SEC+ with MS for MCSE??
Hi there, How do you associate a passed Sec+ exam with Microsoft? Apparently it is an allowed elective but no one seems to know how to get the two tracks to 'see' each other!! Any help appreciated.
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PBX query
I'm taking my Security + exam next wednesday at Cambridge and I'm still wondering about this question as this one seems to have conflicting answers and I personally am not sure what Comptia would want me to answer. The best of protection against the abuse of remote maintenance of PBX system is to: keep maintenance features…
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security +
Looking for software ? any help ?
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Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals
Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals by Mark Edmead (Author), Paul Campbell (Author), Steven Boswell (Author) ISBN: 0619120177 Does anybody know where I can find this book? Preferably a Canadian site. Chapters doesnt have it, Amazon.ca doesnt have it available, Archambault has it on backorder. Thanks, Gawd
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encryption charts
I tell you what would be useful here. Some encryption charts explaining how many bits, whether symmetic or asymmetric. Just an idea. I'm finding it hard to remember them all. lol..
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My 1º Sample Test
I I finished my EXAM CRAM2 Security+ then took my 1º 125 sample questions. I only got 64% right. How you guys did in your first sample test ????? I gonna start read a InsideScoop from TCAT and also review my fail questions. see ya folks Mark
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SECURITY
Does anyone know what exams you need for MCSE/AHow many you take?. I have passed A+ , N, and hopefully Security + in two weeks. Really want to go into the security side of things?. I am confused in what you need for MSCE/A? Do I have to register anywhere either for MCSE/A?
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Taking Test Tomorrow
Well, I am taking the Security+ Test Tomorrow --- how many can you miss and still pass??? (You can tell I am nervous?!!)
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New Security+ practice questions
I've added a new practice exam with 20 questions: www.techexams.net/co_securityplus.shtml More soon...
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SECURITY +
Hi, I've been studying with Tcat and Exam cram, I have also started the Hackers Beware Ebook by Wiley which gives you more insight. I just wondered if this was enough material to pass the exam?. I have been studying for about 3 months?. Have transcender too but not sure how close to the exams they run. Have enjoyed sybex…
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Security+ BEST BOOKS
Hey folks, I'd like to get the Security+ certification so what the best books to learn and get certified. Thanks Mark
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Failed would like some suggestions
I failed my Security+ with a 708 I studied Exam Cram 2 and the All in One Exam Guide. I also made use of the included sample practice tests and the practice tests available on this site. I knew my material pretty well but when I sat down to take the test I felt like 30% of the questions were out of nowhere. It is the first…
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Public key and other misc...
Hey all. I'm starting my Security+ studies and I have a few questions about the basics of public key encryption and certificates... 1) What makes a key "public" and how do computers decide what key to use? Where do the public keys come from to begin with? And if a key is "public" can't anyone just tap into a network and…
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SECURITY +
I have so much study material, I'm still trying to figure which is best? exam cram 2, syngress, tcat, testout etc. I also want to try for C.E.H but don't know what my chances are and how long it would take to study?!.
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Hands-on/Labs for Security+
I'm starting to study for Security+. Is there any kind of labs or hands-on studying for Security +?
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Security+ EXAM Questions...?????
i just passed my network+, now i'm starting my Security+ i bought Sybex Security+ and someone gave me also the ExamCram2 book. I'm thinking of buying an exam simulation software, but don't know wich to choose. PrePlogic....? ExamForce.....? Other......? Need Help.... Thanks
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PASSED today!
Passed today with a 876. This was my first attempt. What I used to study: Sybex 2nd Edition ExamCram2 ExamCram2 Practice test book PrepLogic Tcat's Test simulation This site - from the study notes, posts and practice tests I thought that all of the practice exam's, especially the ExamCram2 practice book questions to be…
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Bastion Host, Screened Host, Screened Subnet?
In all of my materials I am studying with, only the ExamCram2 book mentions these terms. I do not see them mentioned in Comptia's objectives. Are these terms used on the Sec+ exam? Thanks.
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Preparing Security+
I'm going to prepare security+ test. I would like you recommend me some material to study. I've read a topic in this forum from wsnell. On this topic you all speak about braindumps. what exactly is that? Sorry about my ignorance but I'm new on certification's world and English is not my mother tongue (that is obvious,isn't…
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SQL Database Security?
Just going through old posts and I see that /usr was hit with some SQL Database Security questions on his exam. My question to you all is, has anyone else encountered these questions? Would they be considered questions that Comptia does not actually count in the grading process? Thanks
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Clarification on Encryption types....
I am seeing some conflicting documentation in my books and online readings on weather the below are Symmetric or Asymmetric encryption type's. Kerberos SSL/TLS SSH IPSec What are your thoughts on what types of encryption is used for the above? Thanks.
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Lattice, Clark-Wilson, Bell-LaPadula and Biba models?
In looking over the Comptia Sec+ objectives I do not see it mention these. Some of my books touch on them very lightly, indicating which Access Control falls in what model etc. But for the actual exam, is knowledge of these models needed? Thanks.
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Well known ports?
Is it necessary for the Sec+ exam to be able to distinguish between if the Port that a well known service or protocol uses is a UDP or TCP port? Or is it sufficient to just know the port? For example SNMP uses UDP 161 & 162. Would it be enough just to know the actual port only? Thanks.
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MAC?
I was taking a practice exam and I cam across this question: "Your IT Security staff is responsible for engineering an access control system for company XYZ's computer network. Your plan calls for all access to be blocked by default unless a user has specifically configured permissions to access a resource. What type of…
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Help on study material...
Any tips on Securiy+ books?
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WEP vs WTLS
I'm having trouble understanding the difference between WEP and WTLS. I look at WAP as TCP/IP for wireless and see WEP and WTLS as an encryption protocol within WAP. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Tony
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Passed with an 876!
So glad to have this cert so I can relax for a few days then move onto the next one. 1st off I was very worried about the wording of the exam and I must say the wording was as straight-forward as I could have hoped. There were a couple "pick the best answer" questions with 2 or more correct answers but this was very…
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Passed!
I passed with a 868. The test wasn't hard after looking at what was on it the first time. Thanks to all.
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Didn't make it....
...oh well, I'll have a few beers, release my mind for a minute then retry again Jan 6th. I found 60% of the questions to be straight forward, but alais, I made the cardinal sin of changing answers - thinking they were a 'better' choice- ....life goes on, I'll reread exam cram 2 (and other study material of course)and try…
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Man in the Middle attack
Can someone explain countermeasures to prevent a man in the middle attack?
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Didn't pass!
I made a score of 748! The exam was stright forward but not clear in some questions, poor wording and more then one possible answer to the question asked. I have a few questions that I would like some feed back on. What are techincal things to do to help prevent a Man in the Middle Attack? I have read many books but still…
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Digital Signature question
I feel dumb for asking this, but this CEH book has me confused. I understood a digital signature to be as follows. You encrypt the hash of a message with your private key. The receiver performs the same hash on the message he receives, decrypts your hash, and compares the two. The CEH material is fuzzy, but it appears they…
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Passed Sec+, feel letdown
Earlier in the year I decided to embrace certification. Yes I was a sceptic, after hiring a few fully certified individuals that didn't live up to my expectations. Anyways a couple months back I passed the CCNA and felt joy for weeks, then came 70-270, the joy didn't last quite as long but still good. Yesterday I passed…
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Security+: The Pros and Cons?
So yea... I'm really thinking of going for Sec+ Cert. It sounds like it's a hard exam from what I've heard from my friends. I'd like to know whats good and bad about the exam and how much weight that they think that it is worth on their resume. thnx guys -vince
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Passed Today
Passed Security+ today with a score of 876! Methods of study: Took Into to Computer Security at the community college. We had our final exam today too. I went to my class final right after I finished the Secuirty+ test. Textbooks used in class: Security+ Certification by Microsoft, Exam Cram 2 Security+. I also bought the…
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Security+ as first Security cert ?
Hi, I recently got my CCNA. I also have A+ and Network+. I want to add something related to security to my resume (I know nothing about Security), many people advised the Security+, but others said that it is a waste of money and time: employers won't give any attention to it. I am confused here.. I should complete a…
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Thank You --- Passed
:) I took the Security+ exam today and passed with an 804 score (first time). I would like to thank this forum and its participants for providing both hints and encouragement to pass this exam. Just browsing the message forum has been a great help and I would not exaggerate to say it was a deciding factor for helping me…
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TCATS PDF
Hi Can someone tell me where to get TCATS pdf
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RBAC DISCREPENCY
Hi Everyone, I am finding out that different authors have different opinions on certain topics, My study tools include # Learnkeys Security+ CD's, Exam Cram2 security+, Security+ second edition (SYBEX), Transender Security+ 1.0, Examwise and xxxxx are the tools I am using. One source says "In a role based model, users can…
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sec+ and experience
I just was wondering if this type of work would qualify as good experience before taking the security+ I have had two internships dealilng with PC\Network Technician stuff for a total of 6 months and I have some hands on experience in a Windows Networking enviroment. Currently, I have been working for a contract position…
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Passed!
Took today for second time and passed with 868! I can finally come up for air and enjoy the holidays.. hang in there anyone who needs to retake, you can do it!!!
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Some questions I have about the exam
I don't know if any of these are possible questions that will come up exam but I wanted clarification on some of them. These are my own questions that I really would struggle with if they were actual exam questions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Which access control method allows for the highest level of…
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Poll: What are the Best books for the Security+ exam?
Please post any books you think should be on this poll!
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hottest cert ?
Is it true that Security+ is one of the hottest certs in the market today ??
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Do you really need to have 2 years on-the job Networking?
Do you really need to have 2 years Networking before taking this security+ exam? www.boson.com says "The recommended prerequisite for the Security+ exam (SY0-101) candidate is to have the knowledge and skill equivalent of the material comprised within the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification exams."
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Failed!!!
Bad news guys - failed my exam - only scored 692.... But I will be trying again soon. I think why I failed because of lack of having Practise Tests. Going to see if I can get my work to buy me Transcenders or Boson testing software. I used the Sybex and Que Exam Cram books to prepare, but obviously not well enough!!!
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SECURITY BOOK QUERY
What books do you suggest for security +?. Someone on here said they studied with Exam cram 2 and Transcenders and still failed. I have Tcat, test out and security + for dummies? . I did like the test out, but I am not sure. Want the best material really.
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Symmetric vs Asymmetric Encryption
Hi All, I am studying for Security+ and plan to take it in a week. I find it hard to remember which protocol or Service uses which type of encryption. For example for SSL, which encryption (Symmetric or Asymmetric) is used? The problem is I have found different answers for the question mentioned in different sources. Based…
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Tomorrow's the big day
I have used a couple of books and the CBT nuggets to study. I also have used many tools mentioned in the books in my working endeavors. Any last minute tips that I should know? I've heard about the vague, poorly worded questions. Plus, I have two other CompTIA certs under my belt, so I know that the people writing those…
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What are the best books for the exam?
What are the best books for the exam? http://www.bookpool.com/.x/io98j39tf4/ss?qs=Security%2B+&x=52&y=10 I'm thinking about taking this one!