passed security+ 5/27/2015
hi
just passed with an 811 today.
background:
-not much security background
-worked as sys admin for a few years (mostly os installs, basic configuration, entry level vmware experience)
-no network exp
what i studied:
-watched all prof messer... mostly just went over my head b/c i didnt know a lot of it at a detailed level.
-used comptia certmaster (they had a buy a voucher, a retake, and access to certmaster for $390... figured why not)
-studied quizlet like crazy
-studied gcga for 48 hours before test
-never read any books... bought it but didnt use it.
while taking the test, felt like i was in hell, the questions didnt match up to quizlet at all... the labs were different from gcga.. i thought i was screwed... so i just went through it FAST with over 30 minutes left thinking i had failed.. and since i paid for a retest, oh well.. at least i know what to study for... but low and behold, i passed.
looking back, i would study gcga more and drill more of the "learn mode".
i hope this info help someone... on to the next one.
gl.
just passed with an 811 today.
background:
-not much security background
-worked as sys admin for a few years (mostly os installs, basic configuration, entry level vmware experience)
-no network exp
what i studied:
-watched all prof messer... mostly just went over my head b/c i didnt know a lot of it at a detailed level.
-used comptia certmaster (they had a buy a voucher, a retake, and access to certmaster for $390... figured why not)
-studied quizlet like crazy
-studied gcga for 48 hours before test
-never read any books... bought it but didnt use it.
while taking the test, felt like i was in hell, the questions didnt match up to quizlet at all... the labs were different from gcga.. i thought i was screwed... so i just went through it FAST with over 30 minutes left thinking i had failed.. and since i paid for a retest, oh well.. at least i know what to study for... but low and behold, i passed.
looking back, i would study gcga more and drill more of the "learn mode".
i hope this info help someone... on to the next one.
gl.
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Dakinggamer87
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Congrats!! What's next?
*Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
*Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
Matthew 6:33 - "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
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teabone
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thank you.
i leaning more towards security/privacy/audit.. so probably one of the following... cisa, cissp, or cism.
maybe in the future ill go back to vmware. -
Tongy
Member Posts: 234
Congratulations - I bought the free retake option package too, seemed like a good idea and something of an insurance policy if my study wasn't up to it on the day.
I maintain that it's a solid certification, whilst it in itself won't get you a job, it provides an excellent foundation on the topic from which you can choose the track you want to go down (Cisco/isc2/isaca etc).
The knowledgeable folks here provide some excellent guidance and experience that us newbies can learn a great deal from
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greg9891
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Congrats Getting ready to take my Security + God's willing by early july. Keep up the studying.!!!!!!!
Studying: Security +
Upcoming: VCA-DCV, A+,MCSA SERVER 2012, ITIL FOUNDATIONS:
Upcoming Certs: VCA-DCV 7.0, VCP-DCV 7.0, Oracle Database 1Z0-071, PMP, Server +, CCNP
Proverbs 6:6-11Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. How long will you slumber, O sluggard?
When will you rise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep, So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler And your need like an armed man. -
Svoboda
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Congrats Getting ready to take my Security + God's willing by early july. Keep up the studying.!!!!!!!
Studying: Security +
Upcoming: VCA-DCV, A+,MCSA SERVER 2012, ITIL FOUNDATIONS
I'm in the same boat. I take the Network+ on June 9th and I've already started reading Darril Gibson's GCGA Sec+ book and watching Keith Barker's CBT Nuggets for the test. -
nascar_paul
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Great job! Those tests can be nerve wrecking! 2017 Goals: 70-411 [X], 74-409 [X], 70-533 [X], VCP5-DCV [], LX0-103 [], LX0-104 []
"I PLAN to fail!" - No One Ever
