Passed Security+ this morning!

babarricus

Hey all,

I'm a long time reader, first time poster here. I just wanted to say I passed the Security+ exam today, with a score of 867. So freaking happy about it! I can confirm that if you read Darill's book cover to cover, twice(!), this exam is very manageable. Having said that, I was freaking out when the first few questions were using really unfamiliar terms - I'm assuming they were beta questions or something! Anyway, I reckon the best resources for someone looking to pass this exam and not spend a fortune would be

• Darills Book
• Prof Messer video series (on YouTube, really good for when you're just tired of reading)
• Technotes/forums on this site

:D:D
Sean

Sponx

Congratulations!! Thank you for posting your reading materials.

babarricus

Thanks Sponx! I meant to say as well that I used the Kindle version of Darills book - which was really handy on the iPhone app too. I usually managed to squeeze in a few pages during the day on my phone when commuting, etc.

Sponx

I wish I was able to do that... But I love highlighting and making notes too much.

babarricus

Agreed on the note taking, they say "active study" like writing out notes helps you retain the info better I think. Like you're using different types of learning, reading and writing to reinforce the material. I reckon watching some lessons on Youtube is a good way to mix it up too. Using the iPhone app was just a small bonus, but definitely wouldn't recommend it as the best/main way to do it.

quinnyfly

Congrats and a great score also <hold your head high my friend>...the podium is yours:)

yamaj615

Congrats!!! So what is next on your certification list?

techie2012

Congrats on the pass!! Always awesome to see that pass message on the computer screen.

Keener

Congratulations! How long did you spend studying? I am working on it now and Darril's book should be here tomorrow. I am also using labsim and I hope to take the test by then of May.

whatthehell

Woot! Congratz!

babarricus

Thank you very much for the kind words folks.

Keener, I spent pretty much 6 weeks studying for it. In Darril's book he recommends you should just set a date for the test for 6 weeks time and that will give you a deadline to motivate yourself, or something like that. I was like, "meh, I'll just read this book and see how it goes" but then I thought "why not try this setting a deadline thing, it does make sense". So I booked the test as soon as I got the book. If I didn't book it then I'm certain I would have read the book over a longer period, not really being disciplined about it. I'm really happy I changed my mind and made the booking in the end.

Keener

babarricus wrote: »

Thank you very much for the kind words folks.

Keener, I spent pretty much 6 weeks studying for it. In Darril's book he recommends you should just set a date for the test for 6 weeks time and that will give you a deadline to motivate yourself, or something like that. I was like, "meh, I'll just read this book and see how it goes" but then I thought "why not try this setting a deadline thing, it does make sense". So I booked the test as soon as I got the book. If I didn't book it then I'm certain I would have read the book over a longer period, not really being disciplined about it. I'm really happy I changed my mind and made the booking in the end.

Thanks for the info. I like the idea os scheduling the exam to force yourself to follow through. I would like to be done sooner than 6 weeks, but that would just give me more time to study if I finish sooner. I have been using lab sim for about 1 1/2 weeks now and just got through Cryptography. My head is spinning right now! LOL

camshaft462

Congrats, nice score! That's got to be one of the highest I've seen. Some of those beta questions were pretty weird, definitely scared me at first.

What's next?

Darril

Congratulations. Glad to hear the book helped.

Ivanjam

Sponx wrote: »

I wish I was able to do that... But I love highlighting and making notes too much.

The e-book thing isn't for me either. Apart from the highlighting, I find doing exercises, looking at diagrams and pictures, checking the index and contents, as well as overall navigation, quite a pain when using e-books. I hope my tree-loving friends will forgive me as I religiously contribute to reforestation in my area by training my canines to maximize the nitrogen fixation process of individual trees.

babarricus

camshaft462 wrote: »

Congrats, nice score! That's got to be one of the highest I've seen. Some of those beta questions were pretty weird, definitely scared me at first.

What's next?

Thanks dude, I was sweating it during the exam though - was surprised to see I scored that highly to be honest. Next up is the CCNA, would love to sit the exams this side of Christmas!

cmitchell_00

Congrats on the pass!!

YuckTheFankees

Congrats !