Taking Sec+ Next Week... need advice

jeepbrew

Hey guys, I am new to the forum. I am going to sit for the Security+ Exam next Wed or Thursday, and I just wanted to get some advice from you guys. I know it's late in the game, but I want to go over what I have studied and see if you guys feel I will be prepared well enough.

First off, I started with the Mike Meyer's Passport. I agree with most of the comments that I have read in that it is not a whole lot of info. It did, however, give me a broad idea of what to expect, plus it has two practice exams and in-chapter study questions.

I also have read the free Tcat's and I feel even more comfortable. Do you guys think I need to read the 700 page full set? I am getting them when I purchase my test voucher, but I only have a week left and there are other study materials I can work on. Is the full version that much better?

Thirdly, I read about 1/2 of the MS Press book, but it just bored me to death. I may pick it up next week and try to finish it up.

I reviewed the Cramsession study guide and all of the links they provided, and it appeared to be some good info.

Now I am working on the Sybex Sec+ Study guide. I am about half way through it after only 1 day of having it in my possession. It is definitely a better read than all of the above.

As soon as I get done with Sybex, I plan on going over the CBT Nuggets - I got em from a friend for free!!

Finally, I have a few practice exams to go over and see how well I have done - Mike Meyers, Sybex, and one other I believe.

After all of this study material, would you guys think I am good to go? I have also made plenty of flash cards for port #s and such. I just want to make sure I am prepared. Please feel free to offer advice.

Thanks

Brandon

janmike

Have you tried the practice exams on this site?

These guys generally do a good job and their tests should be a good indicator of readiness.

Best of luck.