Preparing for Security+ exam. (501 or 401)?

Little background, I have A+ and just passed my Net+ a few days ago. I've put in 2 hard weeks of studying to get by the Net+ (which I barely got by on the first try) and now I'm setting a goal to get Security+ 501 done by mid-May.

I'm preparing for the Security+ exam these next two weeks. My friend gave me access to his CBT Nuggets SY0-401 content but I plan on taking the 501 exam.

I planned to go through the Nuggets series to gain more knowledge and use my 501 book for other content that /might/ not be covered in the 401 Nuggets series.

I'd like opinions on the two tests and this method. Will I be alright?

Thanks.

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malachi1612

Why not are you using the CBT Nuggets SY0-501 content?

nejem

malachi1612 wrote: »

Why not are you using the CBT Nuggets SY0-501 content?

because I was given SY0-401 and I'm broke. Not even sure how much CBT Nuggets cost to be honest. There can't be THAT much of a difference with the content, can there?

I'll take down either one, idgaf. Just trying to get some advice.

Spiegel

Quick Google search and outline the differences between the two

Regardless, here is what I found: https://www.certblaster.com/difference-comptia-security-plus-sy0-401-sy0-501/

Seems as though nothing really changed. Professor Messer has videos for the 501 exam which should cover the new stuff. If not, the Security+ books are generally affordable now. The "Get Certified Get Ahead SY0-501 Study Guide is $35.

mmcabe

I use Gibson's phone app, and it defaults to 501--so I've accidentally taken some 501 quizzes, thinking "Never seen that before..."

It appears there's more Linux on 501, among other things. If you are not at all familiar with Linux, I would stick with 401. I know Linux better than Windows, and I'm still going with 401, because there are far more study guides and sources already online.