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passed sy0-401 first try, no IT or Security Experience
I passed my Sec + exam on my first attempt (score of...a pass is a pass...( more than 750)). I have No IT or security experience, i do have common sense and am computer literate.. but I currently work 2 full time (non IT related jobs) one is sales, the other is an overnight freight job. I get to sleep from 6 am to 9 am…
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About to start on the material for the Sec+
Just before I start the reading material through WGU's uCertify application, is there anything to help along the way or at least a supplement before I take the exam. I want to finish the reading, the labs, tests, cards, etc within a week or two, and hopefully tackle the exam within the next month. I recently just passed…
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How long did it take to study/ take and pass security + exam?
Hello I am new into security field. I've been a cyber security analyst for about 2 years and will be needing my security+ certification. Never having studied on CompTIA certs before and not much exposure to IT how long did it take any of you to study and pass the exam? Also is Cybrary IT a good site to learn? Thanks
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Security+ worth renewing?
So my expiration of A+, Network+, and Security+ is approaching. My school schedule has finally eased up so I do have time to renew, but I'm pretty burnt out from studying for my OCP in Java 8. I'm wondering if it will be worth it to renew and if so, what's the best way to do it? Security is a big concern where I work and I…
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SYO-401 Disapointed
Welp, I just took my SYO-401 test again.......Fail! The first time I took it, I made a 722. So I went back and studied for another month. I took it again today, felt pretty confident, and made ~550. Livid! How the hell do you almost pass a test, study for another month, then fail it by WAY worse than you did before. This…
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Security questions
Can VPN's mitigate/thwart MiTM attacks? I am using orbot vpn proxy, amongst others was wondering if my packets are readable. MiTM presuming the ISP server is comprised. 2.Can an email traced back to the sender via MAC(ISP),presuming a jacket sends an email via TOR or a hacked Wi-Fi connection etc.
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Palo Alto Fireall
Could anyone tell me free simulator for palo alto firewall.
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CCMP vs WPA2
Which one is more secure?
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Current most valuable certifications going into penetration testing in the US
Hello I'm currently UK based but am likely to relocate to the US next year. I was wondering whether anyone had a view on what the most sought after penetration testing related certifications were currently? From what I've seen OSCP and CEH seem to both get a lot of attention although they appear to be quite different in…
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Passed the SYO - 401
Took my test today, passed with 784. I’m so happy I passed it at the first attempt. This is also my first ever certification exam and I have zero hands-on experience although I do have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science. All I used was Darill Gibson’s book along with practice questions on exam-compass. I only had two…
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Successfully Passed - SY0-401 - CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam - Today
I successfully passed my Successfully Passed - SY0-401 - CompTIA Security+ Certification Training Exam today. No study materials were used, paid for the exam two days ago to register, took it this morning. Needed to re-certify to be DoD 8570 compliant with my job. I had the old Good For Life certification as well for the…
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Practise Questions
Hi Whats the best practise questions for Security+?. Is it Boson? Thanks James
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Passed SY0-401
Hey Guys, I passed my Security exam 8/7. Score was a little too close for comfort. I'm not a native English speaker, and had to rush against a clock to get it done. Had 5 performance based questions out of 72 and a couple of beta questions. Materials Used: Get Certified Get Ahead Study Guide by Darril Gibson - good…
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Security+ CEU
Does anyone know where I can get CEU'S? I know that professor messer does one like once a month but im trying to find out how many other places give out CEU's?
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Header manipulation attacks: Question about Wirekshark, transport & app layer
I'm reading about 'Header manipulation attacks' and came across a statement which has me scratching my head. First I'm going to transcribe the statement and following that I have a few questions. What I read: "TCP/IP packages data into packets before sending them over a network. These packets have headers, which include…
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Sec+ Finished
Well, I passed the Sec+ exam today on my first try. Not bad for a man who has never had an IT job. The exam itself was poorly worded, but better than the Net+ which I have also passed. Many of the questions are left intentionally vague or overly worded, full of useless information. My advice is, take practice tests that…
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Another pass is pass for Security+
Last Friday I passed Security+ at first attempt, result was poor 790 (750 is pass) ... but pass is pass I had a extended time as I am not native English speaker. I just got two easy performance based questions, one was firewall configuration, second different authentication types. Most questions were hard and had a lot of…
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SSH and TCP wrappers
In Darril Gibson's Sec+ study guide, p.140 under Encryption protocols ==> SSH "[...] SSH can also encrypt TCP wrappers, a type of of access control list used [...]" Does anybody know what he means by that? I'm well aware you can use TCP wrappers to limit who can connect to the service, but clearly he's saying something…
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Darril Gibson's Get Cerified Get Ahead Sec+ Study guide
I just wanted to say I'm absolutely pleased with Darril Gibson's study guide for the Sec+ exam. This is the second book I purchased to study for the exam and I regret not researching this certification a bit more before I went ahead and purchased my study material. The book is well written and feels very well organized,…
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Long time....MeasureUp
Wow, I haven't been on this site in a while. Anyway, I took and passed security + several years ago, however, I need to take it again due to a new job I just got. Years ago when I passed, MeasureUp was a resource I had access to, however, now, it seems for each exam the cost is $109 atm. Is this the normal price, and if…
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Security+ Renewal Questions
Hello All, First off apologies if this has been posted somewhere else, but I'm having serious problems finding the answers via google, CompTIA's site, ect... I'm trying to figure out how to do a renewal if my certification has already expired. It expired a couple of years back and now a new job I'm working with has an…
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Passed... whew
First sitting today, been studying for a long time. 782. Believe the hype, this thing is tough. You are going to be thrown questions that you have never seen. 5 sims right off the top, I did them all straight up though rather than saving for later. I walked in with full confidence that I'd pass - I threw the towel in at…
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Darril book Or website
Is there any difference between buying the online practice questions from gca premium and the book by darril Gibson for practice questions, are they different? I have the book by Darril Gibson, study guide.
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Passed Security+
With a score of 790. After almost a decade of working in IT in some capacity I've finally obtained my first cert due to the DoD contractor requirement. My study time was about a month and a half, averaging 3-4 hours a day. For practice and study I went through most of Prof Messer's videos, CBT Nugget videos/transcender…
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Security + exam
I'm not much of a reader. Previously had SEC + 301 needed to re-test did not renew CEU's. I suffer from attention disorder and need to re-certify in sec + in the next couple of months. I've tried reading Darril Gibson but I don't retain enough. Does anyone have any experience with MeasureUp practice exams? I've heard from…
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Finished my trifecta
Hey everyone, I just took my security + and passed yesterday with a 795. I got my A+ and my Net + towards the end of last year and kinda took a break. The exam wasn't too hard, but the wording is a pain. Taking the other two certs first definitely helped. I used professor Messer's videos, course notes, and watched his…
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Passed Server+, would Security+ be a good next step?
Hey everyone, I passed the Server+ today with an 858/900. And man I have the CERT BUG right now! Hope it's not all gone to my head, but I'm feeling pretty proud, and well...I am more motivated than I have ever been to impress the boss and start working towards the next big thing! (apparently a small yet appreciated raise…
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Passed Security+
Passed this morning with a 777. I honestly did not think it was as tough as Network+ or even that bad at all actually, but I ended up with a lower score. On pretty much all the ones I didn't know, I could narrow it down to 50/50 and give it a go. I must've had bad luck and gotten almost all of them wrong since I honestly…
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Security + and Subnetting
I'm having issues grasping this subnetting for security +, any advised you can give? how much of this I might encounter in the exam. Like always, thank you!
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Passed Sec+ no idea what to do next.
Only passed with a 775 but a win is a win right? I'm an application analyst/SharePoint admin with 6 years of experience in my role. Anyone have suggestions of what i could take next to help land a security job?
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block vs stream ciphers
what do you guys think comparatively.... what has a more general purpose use and is typically more secure and or does that kind of logic apply or is it very situational?
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FTPS vs SFTP
FTPS = extension to FTP with SSL SFTP = extension to FTP with SSH Am I correct ?
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Passed Security !!!
Hi guys, Just finished with Sec+. Test was a little bit different to what I thought as I took my A+ and Net+ couple of years ago and they were lot easier to understand (wording in Sec+ a little bit confusing). Some Linux questions(I was not expecting this as my Linux knowledge is limited ) Scored 790 out of 900. Not the…
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Security+ Practice Question
Hello, I'm taking a practice exam and this question is throwing me: A security administrator must implement a network authentication solution which will ensure encryption of user credentials when users enter their username and password to authenticate to the network. Which of the following should the administrator…
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Security + question
I was recently hired and was told I have to complete Comp tia security plus within 6 months. The company offers no training and I have no IT background. I know it is not going to be easy but would like recommendations for where to start. Books, apps, online, prep test. Thank you, J
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Passed Today 7-5 after procrastnation
First Post here....So many good resources and insight has come from discussions in these forums, Scored an 810 on SY0-401 today in the AM. Without violating the NDA, the grammar on the exam was much better than some had previously expressed...sentences were clear and made sense. Study Materials: Darril Gibson's Get…
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When do you know you are READY.
I have been studying for almost 3 months, using Daryl Gibson GCGA book and practice text on kindle. I went through the whole thing... Now I'm just practicing with the flash cards, I understand the material and I do good, when I go to a site skillport, techexams or Pocket Prep App I miss some questions to fail. When do you…
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Passed today! 6-30-2017
Study Materials: -Skillport Videos my employer purchased. Though I only watched half of them because they were so boring. Took the tests after, but I hadn't watched the videos in like 3 months. They are ultra boring and monotone. -Darril Gibson's Security+ book. By fay the best resource. I believe I could have passed only…
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My Security+ SY0 401 Guide
My Security Plus Study Guide (Scored 798/900) This is what I did to prepare for the SY0-401 Exam. - First I watched all the Professor Messer Security+ Videos (about 256 videos) - Next I watched all the Professor Messer Security+ Group Study videos (I watched the oldest one in 2015 all the way to the current June Study…
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Sec+ tomorrow :)
afternoon all. About to take the Sec+ tomorrow and am feeling more nervous that when I took (and passed) the CISSP... Any last minute tips - I was just planning on listening to Prof Messer videos tonight for my weaker domain. Anything else worth noting? Neil
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Passed Security+ 12 May 2017
Hi guys, New member here, been visiting Tech Exams forum for some time now and decided to register to contribute. Anyways, passed S+ recently with a 837 . Resources used:* Darril Gibson's Get Certified Get Ahead Book (invaluable resource to be honest) * Darril Gibson's S+ App on IOS Store (awesome flashcards, mini tests…
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Passed Sec+ (Again)
Despite Comptia's continual progression of complexity through obscurity I passed. Had to take it due to work related requirements. Study Materials: Darril Gibson's SYO-401 Get Certified Get Ahead Premium content My companies internal Training. Flashcards Good luck to all going through this cert!
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Passed the Sec+
I have been aware of the Security+ exam since it came out, but was never ready to take it on. I passed the ITIL v3 exam in April and it got me motivated to keep going. I am also beginning to focus much more seriously on security. That's where the battle is in the future. About the exam... 6 Sims, 72 Questions. I got an…
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Csa+?
Hey, TE Members I have a SEC+ cert and i'm currently studying for CCNA R/S, but I was curious if I were to take the CSA+ would it renew my SEC+ Certificate? Thank You,
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Hashing and plaintext
I have been reading about how hashing can convert plaintext into something unintelligible. One example would be a password hash. I have also read that a hash function can obscure plaintext data similar to how encrypting data over a TCP or UDP communication obscures the username and password. My question is how exactly does…
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Reneving lifelong Sec+, pursuing CSA+, CCNA Security and other
Hi everyone! I'm A+, Network+, Server+, i-Net+ and Security+ certified, all lifelong, and i'm thinking about recertifying/update at least Security+ certification. A question about the recertification of Security+ cert : will i lose the status of lifelong certification, if i recertify? Would that happen for any of the other…
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Ports required to know
Looking at the Objectives 1.4 Given a scenario, implement common protocols and services and I only see a few ports listed there. Ports - 21 - 22 - 25 - 53 - 80 - 110 - 139 - 143 - 443 - 3389 Does it mean it will only ask on these? What about 445 SMB/69 TFTP/49 TACACS/the most important 23 Telnet and others?
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Passed Sec+
Passed Sec+ last week with a score of 794. Having sat the Net+ exam in April I can honestly say Net+ felt more difficult than Sec+. I had two sims only which I marked for review and went through the questions first. I found questions were pretty straight forward and finished with exam in one hour. Great thank you to Darril…
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3 Headed Dog..Do we need to know?
Everywhere I read about Kerberos, there's always this three-headed dog story. Even Professor Messor. Why is it important and what makes them to waste their precious time talking about this thing? Do we really need to know?
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Sec+ Pass
First time poster, long time lurker.. Passed Security + a week ago with 790, first time around. This forum was a tremendous help! Along with Darril Gibson's book. I had 6 sims which I had flagged to save for last which is probably the best advice I would give when you go in for this exam. They do take a little extra time…
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Passed Security+ Exam 19 June 17
I passed my Security+ exam this afternoon. I would like to thank everyone here for their insight, most of all Mr. Darrill Gibson. Darrill's Study Guide and GCGA premium were lifesavers! I got an 802 out of 850. Hopefully this will help me transition into an IT role in the Defense industry.
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Just wrote my Security+ exam 1 hr ago and...
I passed with a 766! This was my first attempt and like many stated, this exam is pretty tricky. Resources I used: - Darril Gibson's book and his premium online content ( Thank you for a great book and the premium content! ) -this sites's security+ practice questions I had 7 sims and a total of 72 questions. The sims were…
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Total Tester CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests
Does anybody already tried/used this? How does it compare to the real exam and what would be the reasonable score you guys think should I consistently get from this before going through the actual 401 test? Any feedback would be appreciated. TIA!:D BTW, I also have other resources like professor messer videos ( and notes )…
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I passed Security+ exam
Yes, today I passed my Security+ exam with the score was 776/900. It took me 4 months and my resources were Darril Gibson's book, GCGA premium website and this forum. I say thank for all information that techexams blog offered to me. Regards!:)
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My Sec + expiring soon
I have A+, Net+ and Sec+ all expire May 2018; wich Cert i have to pass next to renew all off them? PS; I have also CCNA, CCNA Security, CEH and CHFI all expire 2018
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Hybrid key encryption
I totally understand symmetric and asymmetric key encryption. Struggling to grasp hybrid key encryption. Watched the CBT Nuggets video and reading Mike Meyer's book today. Anyone have a good way of simplifying it for me?? Thanks in advance.
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Transcender Practice Score
Through school I have access to Transcenders Practice Test. What would you say would be a good score to verify that I am ready for the test? btw these questions sometimes are a lot harder than Darril Gibson's stuff...
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Rayburn Box! - Thanks
I just wanted to say thank you to Darril. I have been using your book as a resource in preparing for the Security+ and have enjoyed reading it. I am also using Test Out Lab Sim as a resource. Your book and the videos compliment each other pretty well. I also wanted to thank you specifically for the Rayburn Box example in…
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Waste of time and money
So I caught a deal on the CompTIA website and got the online training, voucher, and the free retake voucher for half price. This test is a requirement for my job, but I'm a poor college student as well. So coming up with the $350 was very difficult! I spent hours and hours on end going through the several hours worth of…
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Security 401 Worried to Fail :(
I'm planning to take the 401 before it expires on October ( correct me if i'm wrong ). I had gone through the exam objectives and I can confidently say that I know 60%-70% of the stuff listed there. Here is the problem though I had been in the IT industry for about 5 years and I knowledgeable with the techy stuff mentioned…
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Security+ vs Network+
Hello all, Currently studying for Security+ and I am wondering, difficulty level wise how is the Security plus certification vs the Network plus? Someone who has taken both RECENTLY. Thanks.
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Should I take Security+ exam?
Hi guys, I was positively planning on Security+ exam recently until I found the price. $320 is really not cheap. The reason I chose security+ is my A+ and Network+ are due this year and security+ is the most popular. So my question is: can I let them expire this year and renew next year or later? I have MCSA 2012 and CCNA…
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FTP vs FTPS Beware!!
Don't get caught in this like me/ Practice Questions. FTP/S uses which of the following TCP ports by default? A. 20 and 21 B. 139 and 445 C. 443 and 22 D. 989 and 990 I answered A with extra confidence lol. It was incorrect. I totally missed the /S part. SMH!!
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Any thoughts on Boson Practice Labs?
Anyone tried the Boson Practice labs for SEC+? what did you think about them? I've looked at the youtube vid for it but I can't get a good feel from that alone if its worth it at all. The very least I'll get the Boson practice tests to compliment my current test platform.
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Passed Sec+ today :)...
Hi All.. I passed security+ exam today :) after long preparation. I scored 752 :) ....less score...but happy that I passed in first attempt by self studying. I took more 8 months preparation but it was not continuous. I prepared from last one month seriously and spent more time.I used Darill Gibson's book and purchased…
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Which practice test to buy ? or are they the same?
Hello, I have been looking to by the practice question from Darril Gibson, on his site is $39 SY0-401 Security+ Practice Test Questions | Get Certified Get Ahead On Amazon is 9.99 - the kindle version.…
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Took Security+ Today
Hi Just passed the test today morning . The test was not that hard compared the amunt of time i put into it b. I have used Gibson book + Practice tests . I have studied 2 hours a day for 3 weeks . I also have some IT experience which help me to review most of the materlias quickly . I had 72 Qs including 6 SIMs ( WAP…
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Sitting May 26th
Came on here to gain some confidence and you all have me freaked out! Wow, sounds like this exam is really something else. Work is paying for it, I've been procrastingating for months... two years ago I took a Security course in college, and the text was the book for the 301 exam. We also had a lab book with exercises to…
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Passed Sec +... CEH/CASP/GIAC next?
Hi everyone, Long time reader, first time poster. I passed the Security + yesterday at 767 of 750. Not bad for studying only 1.5 weeks. Its not a great score, but passing is passing! :) I used the Darril Gibson study book and took notes on literally every subject. I also bought his full online study package. I listened to…
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A Heads Up - Simulation Questions
I recently passed the Sec+ exam and just wanted to give a little heads up on some potential Simulation questions. I knew that there would be some form of Simulation questions where they require you do actually do certain things rather than just answering a multiple choice question.
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Passed today!
Hello everyone, Long time listener, first time caller. I sat for my exam today and am pleased to say I passed with a 773. I had a total of 72 questions with 7 sims! I studied for a total of three months utilizing the GCGH book, premium content, and exam compass tests scoring mid 90's to 100's on all exams. I watched…
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Scheduled the Security+ exam
Greetings everyone, Long time lurker, first time poster. I have scheduled the Security+ exam on Saturday May 20th and I am a little bit anxious about it. Anyways... I have been studying since January of 2017 and I work full time about 50 to 60 hrs a week. I take about 2 to 3 hrs a night and about a total of 10 hrs on…
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Security+ has been conquered!
Look who passed Security+! It was much harder than the Darril Gibson premium content practice exams. I was convinced I was going to fail.
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Preferred Practice Exams/Simulation
Hey guys, I am looking to take the Security+ exam within a month and am wondering what test engines or resources are recommended. I have already completed Gibson's book and find that a test engine or more realistic digital simulation helps me to hash out my knowledge. Is this worthwhile? SY0-401 Security+ Practice Test…
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Security+ Passed! SSCP/CEH next?
Just sat for my Security+ exam tonight and passed! I honestly thought I did a lot worse. I've been in IT for a little over 3 years now and security for 9 months, so I'm not even close to being a veteran yet, but will get there in time. I studied for about a month by reading Darril Gibsons book, taking his practice tests…
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Security+ Exam in one week .
Hello , First time poster. I started learning for the Security+ exam 2 months before and use Darril Gibson book (which a lot people suggested) and some CBT nuggets. Any tips or suggestions what can i do with this remaining week ? How much different is the real exam from the book questions ? Easier/Harder Will appreciate…
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Comptia CertMaster Delux bundle
Just got an email saying that their bundle is going for $397. It comes with Certmaster (whatever that is), voucher, and a retake voucher. I think the normal test cost about $330ish. This a good deal? Has anyone else purchased this?
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Security+ objectives
Hi guys, a quick question: have security+ SY0-401 objectives ever changed? I'm looking for books and most if them were published in 2014.
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Passed Security+ Exam!!
As of this past Saturday morning I can now say that I am Security+ certified! I am excited about the new cert and pleased that I was able to pass on my first attempt. My score was a 781/900 which I thought could've been better, but a pass is a pass. With my studying, I used the following materials:* Darril Gibon's CompTIA…
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After many months of studying I'm booking my Security+ exam
After many months of studying, I'm finally booking my Security+ exam for Friday, 19MAY2017. Please wish me luck!
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Professor Messer study guide ebook?
[h=4]Does anyone have this book? whats it like? Did it help any? The gtslearning Security+ FastTrack Study Guide eBook[/h]https://www.gtslearning.com/comptia-securityplus-ebook/?id=1
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Passed Security+ 1 hour ago, not pleased.
So yes I passed but the test was borderline BS. A test should test your skill set based on objectives. If they are going to include subject matter far removed from the objective then why list objectives only? Why not list "other" and give a laundry list of other possibilities? I remember that 8 out of my first 12 questions…
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Best Practice Tests to Purchase for Security+
I'm debating as to which practice tests to go with and wanted to ask if anyone knows or have any personal experience with either of these two: CompTIA Security+ Certification Practice Exams or CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-401 Practice Test Questions
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Just Passed the Security Plus Exam (5/6)
I'm very excited about passing this exam. I really want to pursue a career in security. I currently work for DOJ on a service desk. I'm thinking a network cert or CEH next. I think it makes sense to learn the intricacies of the network before I can better penetrate/hack it/harden it. Thoughts? I passed using the Darril…
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Accepted CEUs for BrightTalk, Udemy, Cybrary, etc?
Hi all, Had a quick question and just wanted to see everyone else's experiences. I need to maintain my Comptia Security+ certification. I was planning to watch webinars and complete courses but had 2 quick questions (below). My plan was to: 1.) Submit 10 CE's using BrightTalk webinars - I watched a webinar on Brighttalk…
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New Security+ Exam- 10/2017
Just a heads up to those currently going for the Security+... I noticed that CompTIA is pushing out the Sys-501 in October of this year. I think I'm going to try and take it before they update the exam considering the way they updated the Network+ exam.
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Finally passed Security+
Study materials: GCGA book w/ premium content, Google, measureup, Exam Compass How I studied: I read through the GCGA book while taking notes of KEY content. I took NUMEROUS exams to make sure I was ready. The key thing to remember is to never memorize exam content. Know WHY this is the right answer and understand WHY this…
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Security+ Study Resources + Practice test Questions
Hello, Studying from Darril Gibson Book, right now about chapter 7, I'm incline to buy the Practice test Questions, since at the end of each chapter only limited questions for a general understanding of each chapter and to practice. If you have used the "Practice test Questions" from Darril Gibson, can the questions be…
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Need help understanding Authentication Services
I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, Active Directory and PEAP work together. Just to break it down, this is the way I understand it. The following are protocols: EAP, LEAP, PEAP, CHAP (authentication protocols) LDAP (protocol for access to Active Directory) The following are…
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Passed Sec+
I'm so glad that ones done. Not an easy exam. Plenty of nice easy questions mixed in, but some real unpleasent ones where 2 answers look equally correct. Came out with 778. Not all that happy with my score as I wanted to do better after what went down with my N+, but a pass is a pass I suppose. For those interested (I…
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Passed Security+ Today
Another success student of Daryl's (that book is truly amazing). I also used the CBT Nuggets videos as well as the great team at IT Pro TV -- including their study labs. Congrats to all those others that have passed also! Time to join the club!!!
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Has anyone used uCertify for the Security+ exam?
I was thinking about buying the labs from uCertify.com to practice the simulation questions, just need to know if it's worth the money or if anyone else has any other recommendations?
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Passed Security+
I have been on this site for a while browsing at Security+ reviews and comments, I have to admit when I see posts about people failing it scared me a little and those post encouraged me to study harder. Well today I took the test and pass with a 790, not the best but it got the job done. I have to admit when I hit submit I…
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Passed Security+ today
778/900, not what I was expecting but have to admit I was thrown by some of the questioning and was just hoping for a pass when I finally clicked submit. I feel comfortable with the meat of the subjects though. My question is should I go straight for my MCSA and eventually MCSE or maybe take something like the Linux+…
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CEUs for Sec+ using Cybrary
I thought I'd take some the courses for credit. It wasn't until I completed the 2nd module that a test came up. My question is has anyone taken these courses for CEUs? If so, am I required to take the tests @ $10 a pop? Thanks.
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Did CompTIA go overboard with the new difficulty?
I took the version before the current version out now. It was the hardest test I have ever taken hands down, and I studied 2-3 hours a day every day for 4-5 months. I passed, but some people I work with need to pass it in order to keep their jobs. Seems like these guys have been studying like crazy for the past 6 months,…
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I just passed my Security +...what now?
Hi Guys, I Just passed my Security + and I'm not sure what step to take next. Do I get a mentor? Do I write letter to a company asking them to take a chance on me because I just earned my certification? How exactly do things work on this side of the IT world? I'm new to this so any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!…
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Getting Ready for Security + / Strategic?
Hello, Getting ready for Security +, using Darrell Gibson S+ book. Right now I'm on chapter 5. (I already took this exam and failed-2016) I'm planning to finish the book then buy the MeasureUp questions or Darrell G. study guide. Would you suggest to do the questions while studying on the book or finish the book first then…
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Security+ Exam Friday Morning
I am taking the 401 exam on Friday morning and I feel pretty well prepared. I finally caved and bought the Darril Gibson kindle book for $10, and feel as though it was worth it (not that I'd pay $30 for a physical copy though)... My main question is, on the "Select all that apply" questions... do they give partial credit…
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After Security+ Career Path?
Hi folks, newbie here. I'm 34 years old, been in I.T. in some form or another all my life. Currently a "Senior Systems Admin" for a transport company with 1800 users across 130 offices. I put my title in inverted comma's because although that is my title I do very very little actual technical work, most of my time is spent…