Is it really as hard as I think it is?

chicken13

I have recently done my A+ and Network+ and am now trying to conquer the Security+. But part of me is more apprehensive about the Security+ exam than I was about the Network+.
Am I right to think that it is harder than the Network+?
At present I am using the Sybex Fast Pass, Microsoft Learning Series and Test Out - it seems really straight forward.
Is this too cocky an attitude to take? :

Megadeth4168

I've been studying for the sec+ for just over a month now and some of the material is still fuzzy. Don't get me wrong, I've learned a lot so far and all my practice tests have gone from 60% to 80-85% but I know I need to do better.

I'm on my 3rd book and I am finally really grasping a lot of the objectives.... I think the main problem with me is that I have a ton of work experience with desktop and network support and Have had classes for networking but never got into the security side of things...

A good portion of the sec+ seems like common sense however the parts that get me are the acroymns and all the indepth material.
I took a few tests before even opening a book to study just to see where I stood with this exam... I was scoring around 45%. About half way through my first book I was scoring around 60-65% and now on my 3rd book I am scoring around 80-85% on tests....

I suppose the difficulty of this exam depends on your background. I suppose it also doesnt hurt to mention that the requirements to pass this exam are far more than the net+.

chicken13

Thanks for that.
I've been using a couple of methods as I said, but it seems to come down to common sense at the end of the day - oh well, i'll attempt it tomorrow and let you know if it was just common sense or not!!!]

Megadeth4168

Good luck! I am looking forward to your review on the exam.

chicken13

The exam assumes that you are not looking at it from a technical level but from an overall picture.
I missed it by about two questions , but I'm going back for it.
Testout is a training tool.
Exam Cram is nice but not much like it.
PrepLogic has some good questions to test your knowledge and some are quite like it.
Good luck everyone.

Megadeth4168

Thanks for the review.
Its good that you are not giving up. Better luck on the next attempt.