Re-thinking Sec+

I've already purchased two books. Tcats full .pdf in a paperback edition as well as All-In-One Security+. I eventually want to get my MCSA and just figured I would use Sec+ as an elective. Wait...it's the MCSE that has the specialization in Security, right? I have my A+ and Net+ and can use those as electives for the MCSA, which leaves me with the three core tests, correct?

Anyway...due to everything I've read, I think I may just read the Sec+ books, but focus mainly on the core MCSA classes and go for my Security+ later on. I don't work in the industry currently and I'm just wondering if the test will be too much to handle at this moment.

As I'm in college and short on cash, I want the easiest and cheapest test first and 70-270 looks like it's the winner. Is there a good, cheap study resource? Also, what are your opinions on my situation? Thanks.

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/usr

I see the Security specialization now. Maybe I'll go for that, as I still need the same 3 core tests. I'm still curious if I should hold off Sec+ for now.

Webmaster

My advice would be to put it off, for the simpel reason that I think you should be able to know 'what' you are securing. The security+ exam does cover mainly basics, but it is very broad. It requires a good solid background of operating system and networking technology.

/usr

I can learn the material for Sec+, but the fact that everyone says the question ambiguity is one main problem is what really concerns me.I don't want to "just pass" either, I want a firm grasp of the material.

Webmaster

I'm not saying it isn't possible to learn it without having a MCSA or anything like that. It will all just make more sense and may give you "a firm grasp of the material."

Don't worry, with the high passing score and the large number of questions there is no thing like "just pass" when it comes to Security+.

And not to sound negative, but the score (partly because of the type of questioning)doesn't say much about having a firm grasp of the "material".

JDMurray

Webmaster wrote:

And not to sound negative, but the score (partly because of the type of questioning)doesn't say much about having a firm grasp of the "material".

Hear, hear!