Taking Security+ on the 9th [PASSED, thread updated]

Vask3n

Hello everyone, I finally scheduled my exam for the 9th (originally the 24th, but thought that was too long a wait). I would like to thank everyone on this forum that helped me out by answering my questions, and most importantly Johan and the webmasters for the wonderful Technotes, all of this was beneficial to my preparation.

I used the following study materials, in the order provided:
Mike Meyers' Passport, as a rough "primer," if you will
Exam Cram 2, I thought it was pretty good
Tcat's Guide (online version)
Read over some of the Sybex book
Will be going over the Syngress book (should be coming tomorrow)
Technotes
Practice exams on multiple web sites, as well as the guides from Cramsession study guide and the Mega Guide from Preplogic.

Needless to say, I am extremely nervous, mostly due to what I have read on the forums. I will definately be ready for the second shot. I will be going into intensive review mode until the 9th, and will report back then. Once again, thank you.

mqchau

Goodluck on your exam. You should do fine as long as you studied the books like you said you did.

qazxswedc

Good luck VZIV on your exam. Remember, Try to have positive thoughts and stay calm during the test, because being nervous won't help. I know, easier said then done, but at least try.

P.S
Let us know how you did.

Non-Profit Techie

please let us know how it goes. I plan on taking this test soon. Probably a month or two from now.

Vask3n

I just got back from passing the Security+ exam. Here is my take on the exam: I believe that this is an entirely fair exam. CompTIA isn't going to try to trick you or anything, if you know your material, you will pass. The exam was not too difficult, however you must study as much as you possibly can. The passing score is very high, as many of you know.

As opposed to what many say, I DID NOT believe this exam was poorly worded. There was one question that was very poorly written, but other than this, the exam was perfect. I believe it covers all objectives evenly, so make sure you know everything. I stated the materials I used on the first post on this thread.

I am 16 and my only other certification is A+, so do not believe that you must be some sort of network administrator or security analyst to pass this exam. Study, study, study, and you should have no problem.

Good luck to anyone wishing to take this exam.

Olajuwon

Vask3n wrote:

I just got back from passing the Security+ exam. Here is my take on the exam: I believe that this is an entirely fair exam. CompTIA isn't going to try to trick you or anything, if you know your material, you will pass. The exam was not too difficult, however you must study as much as you possibly can. The passing score is very high, as many of you know.

As opposed to what many say, I DID NOT believe this exam was poorly worded. There was one question that was very poorly written, but other than this, the exam was perfect. I believe it covers all objectives evenly, so make sure you know everything. I stated the materials I used on the first post on this thread.

I am 16 and my only other certification is A+, so do not believe that you must be some sort of network administrator or security analyst to pass this exam. Study, study, study, and you should have no problem.

Good luck to anyone wishing to take this exam.

congrats

You're only 16? Why not just focus on school for now?

Vask3n

I am, I just study for certs in my spare time, an hour here, and hour there, if I have time on weekends, breaks, etc..

Trailerisf

Vask3n wrote:

I am, I just study for certs in my spare time, an hour here, and hour there, if I have time on weekends, breaks, etc..

Its great that you have drive, my friend. But, you need to go out and enjoy this time in your life. It will be gone faster than you will know.

Don't spend too much free time on this. You will have plenty of time later.

Grats on the pass.

Vask3n

Thanks, good luck to everyone else. I think I'm going to go out and get some fresh air

mikej412

Congratulations!

If I knew then what you know now....

janmike

Congrats, Vask3n!

jstrong

dont knock the 16 year old because he/she is learning I wish that I had started learning this stuff when I was 16

rcoop

Congratulations! So, what's next?

qazxswedc

hey, i'm not that much older than you, i'm 19,i was 18 when i passed my a+ and n+, but hey, age doesn't matter, what matters is if you got what it takes to conquer your dreams, so let me congratulate you on your pass.

Vask3n

Thanks everyone. Please let me know if there's anything I can help you with, as far as the exam goes. I didn't feel as though this exam was NEARLY as hard has everyone says.

sunnysysadm

Congratulations on your pass...I am planning on taking the exam sometime the end of this month if I feel prepared. Did you encounter alot of questions regarding port numbers or anything tricky in the way of cryptography ?

Thanks,
Sunny

Vask3n

Hate to put put a damper on things....but yes and yes!. I actually DID encounter several questions on ports, and several questions on cryptography...I believe the ones on cryptography were the ones I missed, because the one question I mentioned as being worded poorly was on cryptography. As far as I know, don't worry about the difference between UDP and TCP ports, they will simply be asking for the number.


Good luck sunny!