Please recommend study materials for the security+ exam

Hi, I am ready to start studying for the security+ exam, and would like some recommendations for independent study materials. I understand 2 different sources are desirable? It seems like i've read alot of good things here about the syngress book. I understand there will be a new version of the security+ later this year, but I should be able to study and pass the exam before that time comes.

I took and passed the A+ core test a few years back, but I never took the second part of the test, and now it's too late- i'd have to go back and take both exams again. This time I don't intend on fooling around- I plan to study straight through and pass the security+

Any advice/suggestions are appreciated.

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nanga

Would suggest going through the Sybex book. Although it is not a sufficient resource but yes the concepts are put up in that book. U can always do more search on google or wiki. Be sure to know all the popular port numbers...it helps.

shednik

This is the highly recommended book by most on the forum I haven't read it myself but I've always been a fan of their books...

http://www.amazon.com/Security%2B-Study-Guide-Ido-Dubrawsky/dp/1597491535/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212151487&sr=8-1

mr_midnight

Thanks to you guys for your advices - I have tenatively chosen my study materials, and will proceed on with the order, unless someone posts with serious issues about my choices.

My choices are:

Security+ Study Guide (2nd edition, syngress)

http://www.amazon.com/Security%2B-Study-Guide-Ido-Dubrawsky/dp/1597491535/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212185892&sr=1-9

and

CompTIA Security+ Certification Kit (sybex, 200

includes CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Third Edition, covering all exam objectives in a systematic approach; Security Administrator Street Smarts: A Real World Guide to CompTIA Security+ Skills, with key information and practice organized around the actual scenarios you'll face in the field; and Security+Fast Pass, a concise review tool.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470285923/ref=pe_5050_7768920_pe_snp_923

Initially I was going to get the exam cram 2 to supplement the syngress guide, but the fast pass included with the security+ certification kit looks to cover that, and has the other 2 books in addition.

Any thoughts/advices appreciated, and if my choices seem solid, I will go ahead with the order.

Thanks!

Dclown

I used the Sybex & Exam Cram

I just like Exam Crams mainly because the book itself touched on most points for me & the Adaptive mode i the way the review/test prep is set up. Got me where i needed to be. More or less skimmed the actual Sybex Sec+ book, went through the Exam Cram. & used both FastPass & Exam cram for review.

Not sure if that helps, but GOOD LUCK whichever route you choose.

mr_midnight

Hmm, I wonder how the fast pass compares to the exam cram 2 ??

I could always go with The Ultimate Security+ Certification Exam Cram 2 Study Kit

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Security%2B-Certification-Study-SYO-101/dp/078973155X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212199547&sr=8-3

Instead of the CompTIA Security+ Certification Kit

http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security%2B-Certification-Michael-Pastore/dp/0470285923/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212199547&sr=8-1

But the syngress guide is set in stone- so that much is figured out. Someone give opinions! I'm ready to get these bought and get started

Dclown

That is what i was speaking of. I didnt add the 2 to the end of it.

But yea. they also have that Exam force training / Test prep i was reffering to.

Hope to see a PASS from you soon