New to the Sec+ cert, have questions

steppinthrax

Got a new job that relates to defense. It was the last 3 days in dec, my new boss asked me if it was possible for me to get the sec+ cert before the year is up. I first thought, how is it possible for me to cert on something I might only have 48hrs to study upon. I searched for some testing certers on CompTIA and noticed none in my area were offering exams until the beg of next year.

So anyway he indicated that I should go ahead and get it anyway just to have it. I was doing some more research and I now understand why he wanted me to get it (it's going to expire end of 2011). So if I understand correctly if I get Sy0-201 now it's not going to be good for 3 years (is it worth it)? Also, is Sy0-201 still being offered? Should I sill try to get Sy0-201?

cisco_nerd

SY0-201 is still currently available, at the end of this year (2011) the new test, SY0-301, is due to be released. The objectives for this exam are available for download on the CompTIA website.

I believe the cert is worth it, its a stepping stone to further quals in the security realm of IT. And I don't understand why you would say it would not be worth it in 3 years time. Yes by that stage the new exam will be in full swing, just means you have to retest on newer objectives and technologies - no biggie!

incry6t

security+ is not going to be expired, be it sy0-201 or sy0-301. 301 won't be available till the end of year. i'd study now and take 201 if i were you, there are more study material. this cert is required if you're looking for government jobs like dod.

Paperlantern

yes the 201 will be at end of life but it wont expire. You will still hold a valid and current Sec+ with CompTIA until 3 years from the date of certification. At that time you will probably have to renew.

dan101

If you are new to the Security+ (Exam SY0-201), this exam is still available, but it will change again later on this year sometime in the summer or fall of this year. The downside to the CompTIA re-new policy is that starting Jan 1st 2011, you have to re-new your certification every 3 years in order for your cert to be current.

If you need more info on this or study material just check out my posting:


"I hope there's people out there in the same boat as I am? Today December 30th 2010, ONLY ONE DAY Left for the Life Time Certification for the A+, Network+ or the Security+ certification, even do I started late December 10th or 12th ? 2010 Purchased the Preplogic video and material, including several books (Mike Meyers Passport Security+, Exam Cram, Darril Gibson Get Certified Get Ahead SY0-201) I also purchase several testing software, I got 100% on the Learn Key Master exam, but 66% on the measureup testing so I have no idea if I am really ready for this Security+ 2008 SY0-201 Exam I wanted to have the Lifetime certification Security+ 2008, but looks like its not going to happen. I am open to any ideas, suggestions, tips regarding how to prepare for this exam, Cryptography is the one I find the difficult one to master."

Dan L.

TNT143

Hey there! From what I am understanding the 301 just has new objectives, and you can 'eventually' bridge 201 with 301... which I believe just tests you on the knew objectives.

I have seen on other posts here that the 3-year mark is for DOD workers because of the FISMA guidelines (C&A happens every 3 years, so its keeping up with the new technology, plus CompTIA revamps every 3 years too).

Hope it helps!

za3bour

I think SY0-301 will be released on May 2011