Security+ Prereqs and study material ?

epunjab

Hi Folks,
I am fresher and want to make my career in Infosec, I decided to go for Security+ certification, but don't have any hands on network or security experience, but in the IT as a software tester for couple of years.
What book and study material would you suggest and do I have to read network book before preparing for Security.

Thanks in advance

UnixGuy

epunjab wrote: »

Hi Folks,
I am fresher and want to make my career in Infosec, I decided to go for Security+ certification, but don't have any hands on network or security experience, but in the IT as a software tester for couple of years.
What book and study material would you suggest and do I have to read network book before preparing for Security.

Thanks in advance

welcome here


yes it's really recommended that you have networking knowledge before this one...and generally it's recommended that you pass Network+ (and maybe A+ too) before this one.

Dr IT

First thing if you browse or serach the forum u would be able to find tons and tons of info about the various notes / books / methods ppl use for this exam

I would presonally reommend u Syngress and Sybex for this but have u given a though in taking network + firsta as i belive that it would give u abasic understanding on the network side b4b cracking Sec+

Anyhow give it a thought .......

and lastly wish u luck

epunjab

Dr IT wrote: »

First thing if you browse or serach the forum u would be able to find tons and tons of info about the various notes / books / methods ppl use for this exam

I would presonally reommend u Syngress and Sybex for this but have u given a though in taking network + firsta as i belive that it would give u abasic understanding on the network side b4b cracking Sec+

Anyhow give it a thought .......

and lastly wish u luck

Thanks guys for the advice, that answered my question 100%
I would go for network+ first or CCNA could also be an option? As I already have CCNA book or it's tough than Network+

UnixGuy

epunjab wrote: »

Thanks guys for the advice, that answered my question 100%
I would go for network+ first or CCNA could also be an option? As I already have CCNA book or it's tough than Network+

Yes CCNA is more difficult, and you will need equipment to practice on, as there are some practical questions, but Network+ is pure theory.

If you can afford CCNA training, it will be good for you and it will hopefully open some doors. I started with CCNA but university classes helped a lot in that.