Passed Security+ 5/9

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?

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Cisco Inferno

congrats! the site looks great and i am printing out flash cards right now! thanks for the advice.

rscrt

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

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

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.

galed

Congrats on the pass!

Fat32

SpencerClark wrote: »

Up next is either OSCP or CISSP. Any thoughts?

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#post164976

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

Congrats on the pass SpencerClark! I think others have covered the differences in the OSCP and CISSP...I vote OSCP!

duce1

Congrats.. I was thinking of taking it soon....

SpencerClark

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

Congrats on pass!!