N+ and S+

Should I study both at the same time or one at a time? I would like to get both of them done by the end of the year if possible.

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adrenaline19

Definitely study them one at a time. Start with the Net+ and review A+ material because it's been known to randomly show up on tests.

When you finish Net+, you can start Sec+. When studying for Sec+, review Net+ material.

CompTia builds their tests on top of each other.

c0mptia

I would study them one at a time. Just my 2 cent. Good luck

boxerboy1168

There is so much overlap that you should focus mostly on the Net+ first and then the Security+ is like 60-70% Net+.

I have a tendency to dig a little deeper into topics than the exam requires so that may be part of it but the Security+ was WAY easier after diving deep into the Net+.

Datcyde

I will concentrate on N+ while also doing ITIL. I can afford about 4 hours a day. Should be a well productive fall

Comrax

Concur with everyone else. I've also noticed the huge overlap in material, which is definitely a good thing. The Network+ Exam Cram book I'm studying now carries over a good amount from the A+ such as troubleshooting techniques, cables/connectors, and ports/services. And from skimming my Security+ book that one seems to carry over a good amount from the Network+ content.