Taking Security+ after CCNA

Crunchyhippo

Question - on a scale of 1 to 10 how difficult would you think taking the Security+ exam would be after passing your CCNA exam? I know there's some overlap information that I've seen. Just curious if anyone might know.

sprkymrk

Overlap? Besides a few port numbers and their associated services not much IMO. One is a very vendor-specific "technical" exam, the other is a vendor neutral "theory/knowledge" exam. I found the Security+ a little harder because I am a hands-on type of person. There is very little in the way of "labs" or "simulation" study for the Security+. You just have to study and memorize facts/theory without actually being asked to "do" anything.