Starting Security+

Thoth_Dhwty

Hello everyone,

I m going to start studying for Sec+ this week and I am looking into getting it done in next two months.

I ordered Darril Gibson's Sec+ book, which should arrive next few days.
I have bought his Sec+ mobile app.
Going to use Comptia Objectives + Professor Messer's free videos.


I used Mike Meyer for A+ and Net+ so this will be new to me, but I notice everyone rates Gibson for the Sec+ as the best source so I am hoping the change in read won't affect my study anyhow.

Anything else you could suggest ?

Nik 99

Getting it done in 2 months? Heh, you make me feel very slow when it comes to study =P

When I started getting certified I went with Mike Mayers for A+ and thought he was fine. Also got his N+ book and started to realise he really wasn't the best writer. At least for me he wasn't, it's all about finding an aurthor who breaks down things in a way you can understand best. Out of 3 different Certification aurthors I've found Darril Gibson to be the best so far. I actually wish I'd read his A+ and N+ books just because I would have learned even more under him.

I can't say how you'll find Darril, I personnally love his writing style. But my advice to you is to get 2 test platforms when you come to the practice tests. I had been doing Darril's tests for a week then switched to Boson exams and suddenly my 90%+ marks dropped to 70-80%. There are just some things that aren't covered in his tests which made me stumble and had to revise on after I encountered them.