do I need 501?

nanach

I am practicing for the CompTia security+ 501 exam and I wanna buy darril gibsons book however the 401 is a lot cheaper is it possible to prepare using the 401 version and than fill in the gaps?

Pseudonymous

No. Buy the 501. Unlike previous version updates, 401 and 501 are very different. Probably because they created CySA+. Look at the objectives between the 2 versions. I'm not saying it's impossible to still pass if you only use 401 material, but I'd recommend against it.

https://certification.comptia.org/docs/default-source/exam-objectives/comptia-security-sy0-401.pdf
https://certification.comptia.org/docs/default-source/exam-objectives/comptia-security-sy0-501-exam-objectives.pdf

nanach

thanks a million I"m new to this whole sector and I"m excited to have such an amazing community to help me out you guys are amazing

CarrieDC

I used Mike Chapple's study guide from certmike.com, Get Certified, Get Ahead Sec+ SY0-501 by Darril Gibson, practice tests from Exam Cram SY0-501 by Diane Barrett & Marty Weiss then incorporated the Lynda.com videos by Mike Chapple and I passed my first attempt with a score of 802. All these resources combined were essential for my success and I swear by Mike's study guide! I hope this helps good luck on your studying/attempt.

SteveLavoie

well, does failing a 250$ exam worth the risk to save on a 40$ book ? And I don't take any time consideration. 

A1a5h3

The first and major step towards passing the exam is following current (501) CompTIA Exam Objectives..