Do I need Net+ before starting on Security+?

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Do I need Net+ before starting on Security+?
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  • kriscamaro68kriscamaro68 Member Posts: 1,186 ■■■■■■■□□□
    Need? NO
    It would be good to have that knowledge though.
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  • ptilsenptilsen Member Posts: 2,835 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Agreed. Just get it. You'll need to learn OSI and common ports anyway.
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  • Corndork2Corndork2 Member Posts: 266
    I'm not sure if its essential (Im studying for my Sec+ now) but I do know that having the N+ gave great foundation knowledge, which translated great into my day job, and into all other certifications that I have been working on.
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  • DarrilDarril Member Posts: 1,588
    I'd agree with others that the Network+ knowledge is good to have, but I know many people that have taken and passed the Security+ exam without Network+. Many security professionals in the DoD that have attended classes I taught weren't network professionals, but needed to have the Security+ certification, and they were able to successfully take and pass the exam.

    HTH,

    Darril Gibson
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  • effektedeffekted Member Posts: 166
    I passed Security+ without Network+ but knew the basics of networking (currently studying for CCNA) so like others have said, not needed but does help.

    1 thing you do need is Darril's book and you're all set for a pass! Myself and many others here used it to pass Security+ and it's by far the best book for it.
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  • gunbunnysouljagunbunnysoulja Member Posts: 353
    Darril wrote: »
    I'd agree with others that the Network+ knowledge is good to have, but I know many people that have taken and passed the Security+ exam without Network+. Many security professionals in the DoD that have attended classes I taught weren't network professionals, but needed to have the Security+ certification, and they were able to successfully take and pass the exam.

    HTH,

    Darril Gibson
    Security+ Blog
    Security+ Tip of the Day

    I couldn't help but respond since you posted this... and I completely agree. While N+ helps, it's not needed. Especially when using Darril's book :)

    Seriously though, being in the DoD community myself, I always recommend your Security+ book to everyone.
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  • earweedearweed Member Posts: 5,192 ■■■■■■■■■□
    I have to agree that it's not necessary but the KNOWLEDGE you would need for the Net+ would benefit you a great deal.

    As for Darril's book, the new book is excellent http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Certified-Ahead-SY0-301/dp/1463762364/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_3 as is the practice test question book http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Certified-Practice-Questions/dp/1466323604/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b . I've been reading them on the side for some review.
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  • cmitchell_00cmitchell_00 Member Posts: 253 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Do anyone have Comptia Security+ 201 vouchers or discount infor?
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  • gunbunnysouljagunbunnysoulja Member Posts: 353
    cmitchell_00 wrote: »
    Do anyone have Comptia Security+ 201 vouchers or discount infor?


    I'm not sure if it's a great deal or not, but you can get 10% off @ the CompTIA store using promo "seccareer".

    CompTIA Security+

    I know when I took Sec+, I got a 20% off discount from google searching.

    SY0-201 is $226 if taking before Dec. 31 (when it expires):
    http://www.getcertify4less.com/security-vuex-promo.asp
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  • j86cicij86cici Member Posts: 37 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Personally, I had started in on the Security+ certification a few months ago with minimal networking knowledge and decided about 100 pages into the book I was working with that I should get the Network+ certification first. Now that I have my Net+ cert, I can say that attaining that knowledge has provided a great foundation for the Security+ material I am currently studying.
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  • Daniel333Daniel333 Member Posts: 2,077 ■■■■■■□□□□
    Do you think you could pass the net+ or ccent? If not, then you should probably do it.
    -Daniel
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  • superjerelmansuperjerelman Member Posts: 30 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Not Really but it would help, just know your port numbers, wireless, acronyms ,the osi model and all your security+ related questions and you should be good to go.
    BS:IT from WGU.
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  • AnonymouseAnonymouse Member Posts: 509 ■■■■□□□□□□
    I'm going to be studying these at the same time now. Do you guys know what kind of jobs the Security+ certification prepares me for?
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  • cmitchell_00cmitchell_00 Member Posts: 253 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Anonymouse wrote: »
    I'm going to be studying these at the same time now. Do you guys know what kind of jobs the Security+ certification prepares me for?

    Well keep us posted on the pass status or not. The exam was straight forward which means you know the answers through the studying process at least for me. The Security + cert can open up alot of areas within the I.T. field; check out these links etc... (i.e. Candidate job roles include security architect, security engineer, security consultant/specialist, information assurance technician, security administrator, systems administrator, and network administrator. )

    http://www.techweb.com/news/232200152/best-paying-it-security-jobs-in-2012.html

    CompTIA Security+ Certification
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