Passing both A+ and Security+ this week = awesome

thebogman87

I decided that I'd begin my certificate career three weeks ago and bought vouchers for S+ and both A+ exams. I'm working on my master's in computer security and have really been putting off the whole certification route for a long time. I'm probably going to be working for the DoD so both these certs will help me.

I kind of did it out of order, but I pass Security+ last Wednesday and passed with a 825 and I just took both A+ exams today. I got an 835 on the Essentials and a 820 on the Practical. I'm really happy to get both done before the Jan 1 deadline and even happier to pass both before Christmas break.

Good luck to everyone that's taking it in the next week!

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Nice work bro man.

Psoasman

Very nice, got em' out of the way before the end of the year.

TheSuperRuski

Both in one week, Impressive. Congrats.

Magus1

Congrats Have you given any thought about going 3 for 3 with a network + under your belt ? : )

thebogman87

Thanks everyone!

Magus1 wrote: »

Congrats Have you given any thought about going 3 for 3 with a network + under your belt ? : )

I've given it some thought but since A+ fulfilled my DoD Technical 1 requirement, I'll pass on the Network+ and work towards my CISSP now. Maybe someday I'll pedal backwards and grab the Network+ but my interest is more in security, forensics and Linux systems.

I was thinking about grabbing the Linux+ cert since it sounds like it automatically gives you the LPIC-1 and Novell CLA. I've found that knowing Linux (I've been using it since the first keyboard touched my fingers haha) has been a huge plus when getting on fun work/school projects and I'd like to put a certification behind my skills. Is the Linux+ a good route to go?

lanrexng2

The new Linux+ certified by the LPI seems concrete to me. It can't hurt to add Red Hat for funn