Csa+
Good morning everyone! I am currently studying for the CSA+ exam. As of now, I am reading through the Sybex study guide, which is going well.
What are you using to study? Are there any practice exams out there? I do not see much for this exam, as it is new.
Is there a way to access itpro.tv videos without subscribing monthly?
Any input is appreciated.
Thank you.
What are you using to study? Are there any practice exams out there? I do not see much for this exam, as it is new.
Is there a way to access itpro.tv videos without subscribing monthly?
Any input is appreciated.
Thank you.
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https://www.safaribooksonline.com/library/view/comptia-cybersecurity-analyst/9780134683355/
Thank you! I will check it out.
Time to Tackle CompTIA’s CSA+ Certification (CS0-001) | Steve's Certification Site
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Doing a Google search on the Blog's author, looks like he is involved in a cybersecurity apprenticeship program. See Driving an effective cybersecurity apprentice program (Part 1) - CertMag
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Edit: Looks like uCertify also has a CSA+ course.
Oh sweet! Thanks for pointing that out!
2021 Goal ~ Under Achiever - never pursued
Urban Achiever~ A+, Network+, i-Net+, MCP 70-210, CNA v5, Server+, Security+, Cloud+, CySA+
A.A.S - CIS
Not that studying for the CEH is bad but I mean mastering each and every tool mentioned in the curriculum is going way too far. I'm starting to wonder if maybe the CSA+ is the same in this perspective and it's not on nearly as high of a pedestal that I've built for it in my mind.
Security+, eJPT, CySA+, PenTest+,
Cisco CyberOps, GCIH, VHL,
In progress: OSCP
No. CSA+ is blue team exam, CEH is red team exam
xx+ certs...and I'm not counting anymore
I had studied the CSA+ content on SkillPort through DoD access although I found watching hours of video with no interaction a pure struggle to stay awake. I bought and read through the entire McMillan CSA+ book and did every question, highlighted important topics in the book. I felt the book was ok. I also bought the CertMaster access from CompTIA. I finished it 2 days ago and was reviewing things. I honestly felt I was ready and yet still failed. Having taken the test and comparing what CertMaster did for me I can honestly say that the CertMaster program is too easy and gave me a false sense of preparedness. I do have the retake option now but now I'm like WTF do I study?
My background has been more Sys Admin and Tier 1&2 support. I have a BS in IT acquired recently. I do not work in the Info Sec field but I want to get into it. Entry level jobs in InfoSec do not seem plentiful.
I've been reading various comments from those that passed CSA+ and said it was not that hard or even easy. How hard or how easy relies heavily on ones background. I give very little credibility to those comments when I look under their names and see several security related certs already under their belt or that they teach cybersecurity. Of course it was easy for you.
75% is not a bad score at all. It shows you're on the right path.
I do not work in IT Security, nor have a pile of IT Security experience or certs. I've worked most of the last 10 years as a server and systems administrator. I used CEH study materials to prep when I took the beta, and found a lot of the information useful. My score on the beta was passing, although not high, but I only spent about two weeks studying. Had I had more time to get more in-depth in the studies I'd have passed.
FYI, One of our IT Security admins took the CSA+ right before I did - with, by his own admittance, no direct CSA+ study time, and did not pass, so just having an IT Security background doesn't make it automatically easy. He didn't fail horribly, but he didn't just waltz in and pass either.
All that to say that you can learn that last bit you need to in order to pass. I would suggest seeing if you can find some CEH specific material if you have found the CSA+ material may be "easier" than the exam.
I have only 1 year sec related experience. In time of beta exam I just prepared myself to my first security role. But I prepared myself for last 4 years. I passed few certs, setup lab at home, etc. Yesterday I passed CCNA Cyber Ops second exam and again was easy for me. I have no idea what score I have as my results were pending for few hours and I did not wait for print out. To pass exam you need knowledge and some experience as backup plan. everything depends from learning habits and your dedication to learn. I know that "easy" or "hard" is very subjective. My A+ exam was very hard to me few years ago and CCNA was just disaster. I failed twice before pass.
xx+ certs...and I'm not counting anymore
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