Passed Security + Today - Helpful Tips
Passed security +
First of all I wanna say that this forum has been a great help and every time I needed some guidance, members of this forum have helped me thru it.
I don't have any IT background and the only certification before this was my network+.
What i used to study for security +?
1. Darril Gibson book - awesome book
2. Prof. Messer's videos
3. Darril Gibson practice content - premium content on his website- highly recommended
4. Measure Practice test - $120
knowledge from network + was somewhat helpful.
I summarized each chapter in my own words of darril gibson's book. I kept reading the notes until i understood and memorized them well. Last 2 weeks before the exam, took hundreds of practice questions and went over the concepts that I missed!!! This tested my knowledge and re-enforced some of the concepts in my head.
Most of the question were wordy and scenario based.
Throughout the exam I kept thinking that I failed it because I wasn't sure about quite a few questions. Score 820/900 which was surprising to me
Waited till the end to work on my PBQs (had almost 15-20 min left to do them). No subnetting questions on the exam but that could have been only the version i took. Exam tests from a huge question bank i think.
I found exam pretty tough but of course I don't have any experience in IT. I was surprised with the score of 820 though.
Very relieved and I guess its time to celebrate and then take on the next one!
cheers!
First of all I wanna say that this forum has been a great help and every time I needed some guidance, members of this forum have helped me thru it.
I don't have any IT background and the only certification before this was my network+.
What i used to study for security +?
1. Darril Gibson book - awesome book
2. Prof. Messer's videos
3. Darril Gibson practice content - premium content on his website- highly recommended
4. Measure Practice test - $120
knowledge from network + was somewhat helpful.
I summarized each chapter in my own words of darril gibson's book. I kept reading the notes until i understood and memorized them well. Last 2 weeks before the exam, took hundreds of practice questions and went over the concepts that I missed!!! This tested my knowledge and re-enforced some of the concepts in my head.
Most of the question were wordy and scenario based.
Throughout the exam I kept thinking that I failed it because I wasn't sure about quite a few questions. Score 820/900 which was surprising to me
Waited till the end to work on my PBQs (had almost 15-20 min left to do them). No subnetting questions on the exam but that could have been only the version i took. Exam tests from a huge question bank i think.
I found exam pretty tough but of course I don't have any experience in IT. I was surprised with the score of 820 though.
Very relieved and I guess its time to celebrate and then take on the next one!
cheers!
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COBOL_DOS_ERA
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Congrats on your pass!! and for sharing your experience.CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, PMP, PMI-ACP, SEC+, ITIL V3, A-CSM. And Many More. -
D20
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Congrats!!! A pass is a pass!
Thanks for sharing your experience and tips!Certifications: A+ Net+ Sec+ isc(2) CC Google Cybersecurity Certification 2024-2025 Goals: Pass the CISSP -
mikey88
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Congrats on the pass! In my opinion, Network+ is a tougher exam and that definitely helps you be better prepared.
Certs: CISSP, CySA+, Security+, Network+ and others | 2019 Goals: Cloud Sec/Scripting/Linux -
Dakinggamer87
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Congrats!!
*Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
*Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
Matthew 6:33 - "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
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coffeeluvr
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Congratulations on the pass!
"Something feels funny, I must be thinking too hard. - Pooh" -
Bilaa
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Congrats your efforts and hard working I hope you’re ready to sellout the documents pls I need to buy it?
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cyber_pro
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Good morning. I am gathering the study materials recommended by everyone on the forums. I have 2 questions.
1. What is the name of Darril Gibson’s book and iOS app?
2. What is the name of Darril Gibson’s website with all the resources for preparing for security+?
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technew
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CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-501 Study Guide 4th Edition
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technew
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Won’t let me post the link here but search getcertified get ahead on google. You will see his website.
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D20
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Are there time limits on the Gibson material on his website or do you get to download all of the information? It seems i recall seeing something about 60 day access.technew said:Passed security +
First of all I wanna say that this forum has been a great help and every time I needed some guidance, members of this forum have helped me thru it.
I don't have any IT background and the only certification before this was my network+.
What i used to study for security +?
1. Darril Gibson book - awesome book
2. Prof. Messer's videos
3. Darril Gibson practice content - premium content on his website- highly recommended
4. Measure Practice test - $120
knowledge from network + was somewhat helpful.
I summarized each chapter in my own words of darril gibson's book. I kept reading the notes until i understood and memorized them well. Last 2 weeks before the exam, took hundreds of practice questions and went over the concepts that I missed!!! This tested my knowledge and re-enforced some of the concepts in my head.
Most of the question were wordy and scenario based.
Throughout the exam I kept thinking that I failed it because I wasn't sure about quite a few questions. Score 820/900 which was surprising to me
Waited till the end to work on my PBQs (had almost 15-20 min left to do them). No subnetting questions on the exam but that could have been only the version i took. Exam tests from a huge question bank i think.
I found exam pretty tough but of course I don't have any experience in IT. I was surprised with the score of 820 though.
Very relieved and I guess its time to celebrate and then take on the next one!
cheers!Certifications: A+ Net+ Sec+ isc(2) CC Google Cybersecurity Certification 2024-2025 Goals: Pass the CISSP
