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Reason reload Checkpoint GAIA
Hi all, I need know a reason of manually restart on Checkpoint OS Gaia, and see a difference of a power off on site. I reviewed log messages file, and a don´t see differences, p.e In cisco , if you type "show versión" command you can see las reboot reason, i wan to know the same for Checkpoint Gaia. Thanks so much. Best…
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Failed Security plus
Whats going everyone, For a few weeks I been reading different threads on security plus on this site. Im a help desk technician, and my company offer me a information assurance entry level spot. I have till Dec 5 to obtain the cert or they are going to hire from outside. I been prepping for about 6 weeks with prof Messer…
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Sec+ after Net+ feels like studying for the same exam
I recently began studying for Sec+. I took Net+ a few years ago and I feel like the Sec+ study materials are pretty much just Net+ study materials with a different cover. I expected there to be overlap but it feels like 80% of the material is the same. It makes me a bit angry that they split this into 2 separate tests. I'm…
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Security+ about to expire. Is it worth it to renew it?
So, My CompTIA Security+ is about to expire, but since I don't work in network security, and working on my CCNP, is it even worth it to renew the cert? I feel like employers don't care much for CompTIA certs, but Cisco certs are more worth in Network Engineering. What are your thoughts? :
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Please help Regarding Security+ exam
I am a Business Analyst that has been working as a BA for security and identity access & management for the past 5 years. I love what I do but I would like to get into SOC (security operations center). My team interacts with SOC but we don't actually sit in SOC even though we have access to SIEM system they use. Someone I…
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Simulations question for test tomorrow
So with the program I use to practice, it gave me a lab simulation to configure router settings. Simple enough, but the tricky part for me is choosing the correct server. The question reads: Recently, your purchased a wireless access point to add to your network. The wireless access point will allow laptops and mobile…
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Passed Security+ today scored 780...drinking some jack and coke!!!!!!
Hey Guys, First of all, good luck to all for your test. This test really kicked my butt today.. But somehow i survived...i had about 9 sims and 68 questions in total.. seems like they are focusing more on simulated and performance based questions. My first simulated questions had 11 sub questions..lol...i don't think i can…
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Security+ Is it worh it??
Hi all, I am considering taking Security+ and am not sure about its validity and worth on the market. I bit of a background for me: I work as a System Admin, with 7 years experience, primarily Microsoft guy with a lot of experience with Microsoft technologies and visualization. At the moment I am doing vSphere6 official…
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Passed Today :)
After a few weeks of studying I managed to sit and pass this exam, and I feel like relieved. This exam is no walk in the park as some make it out to be in previous years. My first sim had 11 subsets (I definitely got that wrong) but managed an overall score of 853. I would love for some advice. I already possess an MCSA…
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Passed Sec+.....Last week!
Kind of a late post. been crazy busy. we all know how IT is :) So last week I passed my Security+. I studied for about a month and a half. Got an 811. pretty good considering I get pretty nervous for any test, much more on cert tests. It was easier than I expected. Easier than the Net+ in my opinion. To those still…
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Cert Progression Help
Hello all, This is my first post as I am just getting involved with the certification process. I am a 2nd year student enrolled at a 5 year university for cyber security. I am currently working a help desk internship, but am quickly trying to progress to a security position with a top company. The first cert I have decided…
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SECURITY+ Looking for SPECIFIC Practice Simulation
Hello there lads. I am preparing to take my Security+ exam on the Jan 22 and I am looking for a specific simulation that I can't seem to find ANYWHERE. This simulation basically is a drag and Drop of : 3 NIPS, 3 HIPS, 5 UTM, Firewall etc and you have to place them all across a network setup. So you'd basically have to drag…
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Are the Professsor messer course notes good for Security+
Hi all, I am studying Security+, reading david prowse cert guide, and been watching the messer videos, however going through the videos one by one seems to take forever, and i am still stuck on the 12th video only of 184, i was thinking for perhaps $10 the notes look quite good, and analyse all that information in videos…
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Comptia security+ (confused)
Hello everyone I am new to this site. My first question is below I have looked on pearson vue and the price of the exam for security+ is £195+39 in V.A.T 20% = £234 The voucher however is £195 for the exam, and doesn't include any additional taxes. However if i were to purchase the voucher via the comptia site am i right…
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Sec+ completed
Went into the test center with the confidence of 1000 Fonzies, left pretty surprised I passed lol. Passed with a 773/900. Used pretty much all of Gibson's materials and the test was still pretty difficult. CompTIA really knows how to be ambiguous with their question wording and answer choices. If I had to do it all over…
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passed January 12th 2016
passed with 817, but thought I was going to fail........some of the auth and pki questions were outside of what I recalled studying I guess the study materials I used were enough though! I used Daril Gibson's book plus the links below I got searching this site ExamCompass | CompTIA Practice Exams…
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Started studying for Security+
I decided to study for the Security+. I went with the David L. Prowse cert guide that is published by Pearson. I couldn't find the other one that was highly recommended(Darrel Gibson I think?) and I didn't want to order it online and have to wait for it to arrive. I was thinking about buying the Certmaster combo to get…
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Passed Sec+!
My first ever cert. Used CBT Nuggets, the Darril Gibson book everyone here seemed to love (and it is pretty great), transcender practice exams, and the GCGA premium which is a set of companion study materials for the Darril Gibson book. Woke up sick on exam day but managed to squeak out a 780. I was lucky in that my…
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Best book For the Security+ 401
Hola, everyone I am looking to start a study group for security plus at my job and im looking for the best book to use. what are your recommendations.
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Passed Security+ Today
Hello Passed my Security+ today. Materials used included vids from CBTNUggets & ProfessorMessor and Darril Gibson Book Score 873 out of 900 Now on to Cisco and VMWare Happy New Year
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Up next - Security+
Just finished off the CCNA: Security today. Soon to be embarking on my Security+ journey. I already have Darril Gibson's book, do plan on utilizing Prof. Messer's video playlist as well. That should be enough to put the nails in the coffin yeah? Let me know. Thanks, Wiz
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San Diego Security+ Boot Camp
Going to be attending a Security+ boot camp next week in San Diego through the Infosec Institute. Anyone else going to be attending?
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Security+ Boot Camp
I just graduated in December from college with a degree in Computer Science with a concentration IT and Security. I was thinking about enrolling in InfoSec boot camp for Security+. Is this a good idea even though I have no job experience, but I do have some network and security knowledge from school?
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Controls to secure mobile devices and servers in data centers
Hello to everybody. I am been reading two books for the exam. Darril Gibson and Sybex Sith Edition for Sec+. I have a sim where I got to secure mobile devices and servers in data centers. I have a list of controls and I can use multiple times the same control. Controls: Screen Lock Strong Password Device encryption Remote…
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Sy0-401 specific
Hello all, I have realized something about this site. I was wondering why the sticky thread still had sy0-301. Amongst other things, a tech site looking like a home made low quality forum. Pre 2005 really. Anywho, there is a word if used gets majorly censored in an attempt to legitimize a forum that is subpar. Yes some…
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Noobie here studying for Security+
Hi there. New guy here. I earned my B.S. in Information Technology in 2010 and prior to that an A.A.S. in Computer Forensics & Security. I completed my A+ and Network+ in 2010 when they were still lifetime. I worked as a Systems Admin at a small manufacturing facility for about 3.5 years and now as a Systems Security…
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So I Forgot......
That I scheduled my test for today. I havent studied for it and it is in a few hours. Any tips on what to study real quick for the exam. I have 6+ years in IT and recently passed my CISSP exam, so looking more for quick study tips that i can do in the next few hours.
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Passed Security+, Next CEH
Hi, Happy Holidays. Passed my Security+. Materials used. To clear conceptions: Ucertify (Sybex 2014) WGU materials + It is also their course. And then on my own and from the help of all you Knowledge Hungry People: Darril Gibson Security+ $40 - 60 days study guide. Except the Book, Provide everything else including…
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How do I start preparing for Security+ Exam
Hello, I am planning to give Security+Exam. How hard is the exam? Where I can find the exam questions and material to study? Regards, Praj
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Question about IDS
I had a question in a practice test that confused me a bit. I know Comptia likes to throw weird wording in their tests and it gets me sometimes. here is the question: Which System would you install to provide protection and notification of security problems in a network connected to the Internet? A. IDS B. Network…
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Passed Security+: Study Materials Used
Hi all, I wanted to make a topic like this detailing my experience since other similar topics by others were such a huge help to me when I was looking into taking the exam. I took my CompTIA Security+ exam today and passed with a score of 863. The materials I used were: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: SYO-401 (Not sure this…
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Taking Sec+ exam tomorrow 12/22
I have my a+ and net+ and have use Darril Gibsons products mostly. I read his whole study guide front to back and used his mobile app scoring 100 percent on the test and purchase his online content with test and have been score an average of 93 to 98 percent. Will this be enough to pass? I have tired exam compass test and…
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Passed Security+ today
Passed the exam today with a score of 854. I have some experience of this subject matter but put my mind to giving it 2 hours of study a day for 3 weeks. Used Darrill Gibson's book and his exam question book and his iOS app. This is probably all you need although I was confused initially by the simulation questions. A good…
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Passed Security+ - No IT Experience
Hello Everyone I just passed Sec+ with a score of 867. I have no other experience within the IT field. I do a little programming in Java at home, it helped with understanding key points like Buffer Overflow, Code Review, SQL, etc... Aside from that though, everything was really new to me or I simply did not understand the…
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Help with a question
Dear members, The author of the book says that the correct answer is "C", but I am do not agree with it. That's the question A set of standardized system images with a pre-defined set of applications is used to build end-user workstations. The security administrator has scanned every workstation to create a current…
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Question about Security +401 exam
Hello all, I have taken the sys 401 exam twice now and have failed. I have been studying the certmaster from comptia's website and have taken the pre test within Gibson's book get certified and scored an 81. When I took the exam, there were only 79 questions and when I took the test back in 2010(lifetime cert) there were…
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Passed Security +
Hello, I wanted to share the process I went through to recently pass (770) the Security + exam. * Read the CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-401) and took all Chapter Review tests * Re-read chapters I scored poorly in, and re-took the Chapter Review tests * Used the DVD with the book to…
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What's the next logical step after Security+
I know this question has probably been asked numerous times in the past, I apologise in Advance! My situation is I have a number of certifications and no hands on experience. Once I finish Security+ what would be the next certification to take it security?. I need one that does not require 2 years security experience etc.…
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Statistics on passing Security+ 401
Does anyone have an stats on the number of attempts it takes for the average individual to pass the Security+ 401 Exam? At $300+ failing cannot be much of an option for me. Again, thank you.
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Passed Security+ Today
Greetings everyone. I passed the Security+ today with a score of 838. For the benefit of those studying for the exam, here are my recommendations. Resources: - CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-401 Study Guide - Darril Gibson - CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-401 Practice Test Questions -…
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I need help to take secuiry + test
what is the best way to stuyd the exam and best video to help for exam, any tip? thank you in advance
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Passed
Hi all, Been a lurker on the board up until today. I took the exam and came in at 812. Like others I though I failed until I got score screen (why the survey questions before getting the score?) I used CompTIA Security + ™ Certification Bundle, Second Edition which I read cover to cover. I also listened to most of John…
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Fundamentals of Information Security for SSCP good for SY0-401?
So this quarter I've wrapped up my Security Fundamentals course, and utilized sybex's Fundamentals of Information Security book with Sybex's digital lab. * ISBN-13: 9781284031621 Fundamentals of Information Systems Security The course and book is mapped for SSCP certification, but given I don't meet requirements for SSCP…
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Security+ SY0-401 Question - Sims, Ports
First of all, great forum here! I have just begun studying for the CompTia Security+ 401 exam. Are there many use of simulations (I.e., drag and drop to configure, etc) and questions on specific ports? Am using the Pearson Security+ 401 by David Prowse if that factors in at all. Having many Certifications (HP, IBM, MS)…
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Didn't Pass but question on Sim's
Hey Guys, Well I was sort of bummed but not really, here is what happened to me.. my time ran out!! with that being said my score was 730 at the time of it running out and I think I answered about 60 of the 90 questions hard to tell exactly because I was shocked that I didn't get a warning of any sort and the janky…
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Passed Security+
Just want to add to the wealth of information on here for others to benefit from and to help them on there way to get the cert. I read through Darril Gibson's book Security+ SY0-401 from front to back. I also used ExamCram Security+ for the questions and supplemental info along with professor messer's videos. The process…
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Any suggestions for audio study materials?
Hey guys, I'm taking my Security+ test in January. I drive 2 hours each way to university twice a week. I'm looking for some good study materials that don't require visuals that I can listen to in the car. Any suggestions?
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Security+ Exam: No Experience
Hi, What's the level of difficulty of the Security+ exam? Is it harder than Network+ ? I have NEVER taken A+ or Network+ exam. However, I have taken many courses in University related to Business and IT related courses. I have no industry experience. But I'm willing to buy a Security+ textbook and spend 1 year reading the…
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Taking Security + Nov. 19
Hello, new member to the forum. I work on a help desk as a support analyst. I have CompTIA A+, and Network +. I'm taking the Security + exam November 19th. I have read Logical Operations Choice. I don't like the book much, because it has labs in the end of chapter activities that I don't have access to. I also have…
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Explanation about a question
I am using some online flashcards to get some questions on the top of the ones I have with my actual books. I found this particular question, but I do not agree with it. Do you mind to explain to me why answer "A" is correct and not "B"? That's the actual question: A technician wants to implement a dual factor…
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Passed
Sat this exam yesterday. I have to say I kind of felt like Tommy in Shawshank when I hit the submit button but passed with an 807. Right off the bat I got hit with a sim where you have to look at logs and determine if there was a hack attempt and determine what actions to take. It took a lot of time and more than likely I…
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Taking Security + Nov 10, 2015
New to the forums. Been lurking for a while now. This will be my first cert, in IT (hopefully). I am buying the retake just in case because this is going to be out of pocket and I do not want to take the risk. Currently in the second round of interviews with a cyber-security company specializing in hardware-based…
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Passed SY0-401!
Passed SY0-401 with a score of 854 Study materials: CBT Nuggets Professor Messer Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-401 Study Guide by Darril Gibson Study Time 5 months (Took some time to save up the money for the exam) I found it easy enough if you know the material you will do fine.
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Continuing Education question.
This year I have been able to obtain my A+ Net+ and Sec+. I have now taken a few months off and am considering starting the path of yet another exam. I was considering getting the MSCA or the CCNA. I was wondering if i passed one of these exams if they would extend the date of my Sec+ expatriation. This is my first post…
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Hey everyone
Hello I'm new here i just recently passed my MTA Security fundamentals 98-367, I'm mainly trying to see which certs that truly matter I have a jest of the Security roles and the network role i'm a rookie i'll admit it. I mainly wanna know should i go after the Security+ first than Net+ after cause i wanna get the ones that…
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Hi. Passed Sec+. Here are my thoughts
Hey everyone, Before I get into the post, I'd like to make a quick introduction. I'm a 27 year-old military contractor (electronics), currently living and working out of Japan. I've been a guest lurker for the past month or so, and have found the guidance from you all, incredibly insightful. I really just wanted to create…
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practice questions
thought I'd just start a general thread. here is another Which is replayed during a WEP attack? 1. initialization vectors 2. preshared keys 3. ticket exchange Feels like #1 to me.
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I have trouble passing the Security Plus exam..
The first time I did much better than I did the 2nd time. I need to pass a third time, I need help with my next study methods so should I use testout training, take a security plus training course in 5 days or what? So far I have used the following Certmaster not helpful Darrell Gibson book Professor messors but very…
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True positive v.s. true negative
I'm confused about the answer to this question. An instance where a biometric system identifies users that are authorized and allows them access is called which of the following? A. False negative B. True negative C. False positive D. True positive Answer: D I don't know why it's so difficult to find the definition from…
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Passed Security+ (1 week)
Sources: Darril Gibson Get Certified Get Ahead | Helping people Get Certified so that they can Get Ahead. CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-401 Study Guide Professor Messer CompTIA Security+ notes (PDF) Make it within one week..
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authentication - answering phone
you are called on your mobile phone for voice authentication. Is this: something you have and something you are ? something you do and something you are ? Thanks!
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Passed Security+ 10.27
I passed Security+ today with an 833. Not as high as I'd hoped but it's still a 92.5%, which is what I was averaging on the practice exams. Study Materials CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-401 Study Guide by Darril Gibson Link:[FONT=Arial, sans-serif] http://amzn.com/1939136024[/FONT] [FONT=Arial,…
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Do you think I'm Ready For this Exam?
87% on security practice exam the 100 questions at the beginning of darril's book. what do you think? getting ready for that test date. other study material is cbt nuggets, professor messer, lots of practice exams particually ones with scenarios. Do you guys think I'm ready.
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Resources for Security +
What are your thoughts on measureup.com for the practice test? Also, the exam has labs, do you know a site (freebie) where to practice or suggestions for passing those questions. Thank you!
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Security+ Labs
Hello everyone, I'm gearing up for the Security+ exam. I've been studying since early September and have finished all of the UCertify WGU course material. I have scored 80% and 89% on my practice exams. However, I'm just concerned about the labs.. I've been told that labs are a significant amount of points and I'm…
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Passed Security+! What I Used
I've been lurking around in these forums for a while and a lot of these posts have helped me to pass. So in return, I have decided to pay it forward by writing what I used and what I recommend. I studied for a month and a half and passed with a score of 858 on my first attempt. These are the materials that I used:…
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How long does it take to pass Security+?
I am planning to take the test, but must get it all done within the year to get reimbursed by my employer. Is the test offered year round on all business days? How long does it take before they let you know if you've passed? I can't get reimbursed unless I pass. So if grading takes 2 weeks, I must take the test by early…
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Passed Security+
I had 4 sims. Only one was difficult. Make sure you know how to read logs to figure out attacks. The rest of the test was straight forward and doable with thorough reading of questions. I used Messer vids, Gibson's book and app. I took and passed 2 months exactly after passing Network+. Once again, skip the sims in the…
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Am I Ready?
I've done reading the study guide by sybex and darril gibson. I've also read some practice exams. BUT, I'm still not sure if I'm ready to take the exam. I've tried the practice exam in this forum and I only got 36/50. I've the official sample questions from CompTIA but I feel like some of the questions there are not…
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What after CompTIA Security+?
Hi Guys!! I m new here !! I am basically studying for Security+ exam. I want to know further studies and exam I can prepare for after passing Security+ Exam. Thanks in Advance!! :)
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Passed Security+
Created the user account and use it for encouraging folks here, especially young ones. let folks know I am a kind of old, a 57 yearold guy, and not doing much relating the network work. You know it has a considerable portion on the network. I am doing application administrative work. I had had OCP DBA more than 10 years…
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Passing Security + 401
Hello, I'm on the final days (5) of taking the security+ Exam. First time taking a CompTIA exam. I know my ways around network/computers and working in the IT field (security/antivirus/Certificates). I want to pass this exam the first time and go on with my life until the next cert. If you recently took the exam or not,…
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Whoooo hooooo!!! I just passed Security+
This was my 1st CompTIA cert. I don't even want an A+... I been fixin' PC's for 30 years and I don't want to do that anymore! I like networkin'!! Besides, after looking at some A+ sample tests, I know that it would be hard to pass!! I don't feel the need to "prove" that I can fix a PC, and don't want to spend valuable…
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Passed sy0-401
Just passed with an 850. Exam was no joke. They really make you think. It was harder than I thought. I studied for 3 months and used 4 different courses (New Horizons school, CBT, Messer, Gibson). You can ask me any random question about cryptography, attacks or BIA and I can give you the answer. I studied so much I…
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Passed Security+ today!
I passed the exam today with an 854/900. I used Labsim and Darril Gibson's Security+ book. I found Darill's book to be extremely helpful and that his questions were very similar to the actual exam questions. Good luck you all.
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I am looking for to buy SANS books :
Hi all I am looking for to buy SANS books : GPPA certified perimeter protection analyst , GIAC certified incident handler or GIAC systems and network auditor BOOKS Recent publication preferred
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passed security+ today
I passed the exam today and got 887 😈. I missed one question which was phrased in a weird way so it was difficult to understand what was it for. I used Darill Gibson book and mobile app which were really good .. I used also examcompass questions. What I suggest for exams takers is don't memorize .. try to understand and…
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Passed SY0-401 Security +
After many months of procrastinating I finally set up a date to take the test. I then studied in earnest. I started out using the WGU provided LABSIM. I had a hard time staying awake and I thought in some area's was a little more geared toward a the SCCP than the Security +. A little too in depth. I ended up using Darril…
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confidentiality Vs authentication
This 2 terms seemed to overlap: I come across a practise question which said: File Encryption using symmetric cryptography is a security requirement of Confidentiality authentication rest of choice make no sense. Anyone like to add on to this. The answer is authentcation but it could be as well confidentiality.
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Getting Ready for Security +
Hello, I'm getting ready for the security + exam, I chose CompTia Security + second edition (Exam- SY0-401) by Glen E. Clarke. Some of the stuff I remember from school and at work (Security Access Program Office) but seems it takes forever to go through the chapters. Is there something you can suggest for the exam and to…
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Passed Security+ 9/4
This is my first post here but I've been lurking for quite some time now. I took and passed the Security+ on my first try yesterday. I got an 803, so I feel like I did fairly well. I'm just starting the BS IT Security program with WGU, so this was a double win for me. Thanks to everyone here for providing such great study…
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Passed Security+
I passed the Security+ today with an 822. Like others on the forum, I primarily used the Darril Gibson book, which I read from cover to cover. I also used his mobile application, which was great for quick studying. WGU provided TestOut LabSim and Transcender, which I used to a lesser extent (both contain good content).…
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Just passed Security +
Scored 837. What a relief man!
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Preparing to start studying for my Security+, need help with study materials
Alright boys, looks like we're getting around to that time again yeah. I need to know which author is the best bang for my buck. I'm already aware of Prof. Messer, I really just want to know which text is the best for Sec+? Thanks in advance, Wiz
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Taking Sec+ Monday 8-31
Just worried about the performance based questions a little. Are they pretty much drag and drop? Or are they equivalent to A+ type questions? Thanks in advance! Juicy
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Recommended Study Guides for Security+? And general pointers
Greetings all, After having passed my Network+ exam today I'm going to move on to Security +. That being said, I used TestOut and Lammle's book for N10-005. In the threads, I see mentions of Prowse's book, Gibson's book, but not really Dulaney and Easstom's. For those that are new to the field and passed, which book did…
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I think I'm ready. Going after it on Thursday.
Here's to hoping. Used the McGraw Hill/Glen E. Clark book for about 3 weeks. Making >95% consistently on the practice exams from Total Tester and Darril Gibson. Tempted to buy the Boson, but it's a little pricey. Any last week advice?
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Took Security+ and made a 730.
I took the exam (August 1st) and made a 730. I am not going to put my head down in shame. I am going to do better next time. I was probably a couple questions away from passing the certification exam. I had questions like RAID. The questions will vary. The material I used was fantastic. What tripped me up because I didn't…
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Cert Master for Sec+
I currently have it and use it with Darill Gibson's book and after reading and taking good notes I can blow through the Cert Master. My question is, are the Cert Master questions identical to questions I will be asked on the test? If so, then I may be just over looking everything and can easily pass. Let me know! Thanks,…
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Study material for Security+
What kind of study material would you all recommend? For the a+ and n+ I've done the exam cram books but found those to be very vague. Do the top sellers on Amazon usually come with CDs that contain practice test software? I'm really leaning towards Darril Gibson's book but it does not say anywhere that software is…
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I can't pass the A+. Should I try for Security+?
I tried to get my A+ recently, I failed the 801 my first time then passed the second time. I took my 802 for the first time last week and failed by 30 points. Since I was so close I decided to study that weekend and then retake it as soon as I could but I failed again except this time I did 100 points worse than the first…
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Sec+ Exam Life Cylce for CompTIA SY0-401
I've Googled for this but not seeing it anywhere. Anyone know how long this test has been out? I'm looking at CompTIA again for the first time in a few years but not sure when this one will expire. I'm looking forward to visiting Ol' Professor Messer again :)
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Passed- Insights on my experience
Hi All, Long time lurker, first time poster. I just passed my Security+ today with a score of 820/900 . I wanted to take some time to share my experience with taking this exam and perhaps it can help some of you out there who are planning to take the exam in the near future. I studied/prepared for the exam roughly 2 months…
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Sec+ Passed!
Passed by the hair on my chin. 763! Read the first 4 chapters of Gibson's Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead in about a week and a half and decided to take a shot at it since I had a free retake if I didn't pass... Was tougher than I thought it would be, probably because I didn't go read all the material and didn't know…
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Passed Sec+ Today!
Hey all, Test was hard only because of how they word the test... so confusing! Here are my study materials I used and studied in this order: 1. Professor Messer Lecture Videos 2. Gibson Book 3. Examcram Book + **** Sheet 4. Gibson Premium Simulation and Practice Questions (THIS IS A MUST!) (400 Questions) 5. Examcram…
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Passed! :)
Scored 874. To be honest it wasn't as difficult as I thought it was going to be. The hardest part is reading the question and figuring out what they are trying to get at. Whoever wrote the exam needs a serious lesson in punctuation and grammar. Other than that, most of the questions were familiar to me. I used Darril's…
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Secuirty+ done and dusted
Hey guys. gave my Secuirty+ on 1st July. Scored 827/900. For the prep i saw the cbt nuggets videos (basically Keith Barker is just reading the Darril Gibson's book), Darril Gibson' book and the sybex book. Darril Gibson's book is the best when it comes to explaining the fundamentals. He has done a gr8 job at that. The exam…
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Taking Security Plus SY0-401 next month!
Hi ..I am new to this forum. I am taking my security plus exam during the first week of July. I have been studying the Darrell Gibson Book, David Prowse Book, Exam Compass, Exam Cram, Professor Messer Videos, and been doing practice test questions from these sources. The simulations from the Dave Prowse DVD has been…
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Finally in full study mode!
So I've set myself a target of sitting the exam in 5 weeks time, roughly studying 2 hours per day everyday. I'm currently almost half way through Darril Gibsons book. After the book I plan to knock out Professor Messer Videos and CBT nuggets, then move straight to practice exams. Would this be sufficient time for this…
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Just passed Sec+
What a relief. I was very nervous this morning before the exam today since this is my very first time taking any CompTIA exams. Score wasn't that great but pass is a pass..lol Even though I don't really post much on the forum but I've been lurking for awhile and got a lot of information and tips here and I do appreciate it.