Security+ Test Prep and Exam time

happyend98

I am currently studying for the Sec+ exam and have most of the materials I think I need. I have a few questions I am sure many of you can answer.
1. How far out should you commit when purchasing the exam voucher to give ample time to make sure you are ready and review?
2. When is the best time of the week/day to take the exam in general. Early week? Mid week? Weekend?
3. Are there any "specialized" areas that need focus more than others? Networking etc etc etc?
4. Wanting to get into Threat Analysis, Security Analyst type job roles. Should I talk myself out of going with a general cert and just study extra hard and gain what knowledge I can for something more area specific? I currently work in a security related job role in Client Access but have my sights set on the threat detection areas.
5. Any particular recommendations for study materials?

Thanks in advance for all the help

~Ken

volfkhat

1. How far out should you commit when purchasing the exam voucher to give ample time to make sure you are ready and review?
~ I generally purchse the voucher 2 days before the exam.

2. When is the best time of the week/day to take the exam in general. Early week? Mid week? Weekend?
~ Definitely on Tuesdays... between the hours of of 12 and 2pm... with light precipitation... and a gentle wind breeze blowing from the southwest.

3. Are there any "specialized" areas that need focus more than others? Networking etc etc etc?
~Yes, be familar with this:
https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu&channel=fs&q=sy0-401+exam+objectives

4. Wanting to get into Threat Analysis, Security Analyst type job roles. Should I talk myself out of going with a general cert and just study extra hard and gain what knowledge I can for something more area specific? I currently work in a security related job role in Client Access but have my sights set on the threat detection areas.
~ Not qualified to answer this... but a strong Foundation is Always helpful.

5. Any particular recommendations for study materials?
~ Professor Messer:
Professor Messer's CompTIA SY0-401 Security+ Training Course | Professor Messer - CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux, Microsoft Technology Training

And This guy's book (or so i've heard):
Security+ Blog Links - Get Certified Get Ahead | Get Certified Get Ahead

happyend98

Haha...thanks Volfkhat. Answer for #2 was the best, definitely gentle breeze from the southwest is essential. I am sure the answers are riding on the wind.