Passed Security+ 5/9
SpencerClark
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in Security+
Hi Everyone!
I thought I would share my experience as well. I Passed with a score of 773, this was definitely tougher than I thought. I wished I studies a lot of more of the ports. As with the growing trend, I had 6 simulations all in the beginning. They weren't particularly hard, but I had to read the description a couple of times to figure out what they were really asking for.
I mostly used Darril's book. It was a great resource for this exam. I probably would have done better if I didn't skim over the parts that I thought I knew. I used his app for the iphone as well when I was on the bus and didn't have room for a book or laptop. Also, I used online flash cards from flashcardexchange.com. It's a great website for anyone needing to memorize any material!
Up next is either OSCP or CISSP. Any thoughts?
I thought I would share my experience as well. I Passed with a score of 773, this was definitely tougher than I thought. I wished I studies a lot of more of the ports. As with the growing trend, I had 6 simulations all in the beginning. They weren't particularly hard, but I had to read the description a couple of times to figure out what they were really asking for.
I mostly used Darril's book. It was a great resource for this exam. I probably would have done better if I didn't skim over the parts that I thought I knew. I used his app for the iphone as well when I was on the bus and didn't have room for a book or laptop. Also, I used online flash cards from flashcardexchange.com. It's a great website for anyone needing to memorize any material!
Up next is either OSCP or CISSP. Any thoughts?
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Cisco Inferno
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congrats! the site looks great and i am printing out flash cards right now! thanks for the advice.2019 Goals
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rscrt
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Congrats! Thanks for the flashcards website
I think that both certs require significantly more experience and/or skills than Sec+. OSCP would be valuable for a pentester, where CISSP more for a manager. Good luck! -
Darril
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Congrats on the pass. I'm not familiar with OCSP but do know that the CISSP certification is highly valued. It's also significantly more difficult than than the Security+ exam. Many people do the SSCP certification as an interim certification before the CISSP.
Good luck on whatever path you take. -
Khaos1911
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Congrats! I passed my Security+ about a week ago with an 814. Next up for me is SSCP/CCENT and studying both at the same time is quite the challenge. I personally want the technical learning that comes along with the SSCP, not in a rush to go into management, so the CISSP can wait for a little while. -
Fat32
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Disclaimer: I don't hold either of these certs. Firstly I will direct you to this post: http://www.techexams.net/forums/security-certifications/24759-need-helping-chosing-security-certification.html#post164976SpencerClark wrote: »Up next is either OSCP or CISSP. Any thoughts?
I have done some research online and talked to CISSP holders I work with. OSCP seems to be geared towards hands on pentesting experience. CISSP is wider in scope and not as deep. Right now I am more interested in understanding OSCP. To get there, I will take Network+ next and then set this up at home: https://community.rapid7.com/docs/DOC-2196 -
lsud00d
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Congrats on the pass SpencerClark! I think others have covered the differences in the OSCP and CISSP...I vote OSCP!
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SpencerClark
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THanks Fat32,
If you are interested in taking the Network+, I would recommend Professor Messer on Youtube. He's good, smart, thorough & just funny enough. Best of luck! -
Dakinggamer87
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Congrats on pass!!
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