Passed Security +

So I am kind of new to this site but just thought I would share my experience. I passed my Security +. I re certified because I have talked with a few recruiters recently and they stated that for a bunch of different government jobs like you to have it.

I had it before back in 2011 and let it lapse because I didn't really think I would need it. So I felt like I could pass it relatively quickly but I reviewed quite a bunch before taking it though which I think was a really good idea.

I bought Darrell Gibson test review for $30 from his website. It was a decent test prep but it seemed like the test questions were more specific. His practical questions were really good though.

I went through the security + course on CBT nuggets in less than a week as well and thought it was a good course.

I got a 780 so passed it by a few extra. I honestly wasn't sure how I would do throughout the test because most of the questions on the test seems far more detailed than on the practice test. I took my time though through the test. I used up 99.99% of the allotted time to finish (I was a bit nervous though I think mostly because I didn't want to screw up and have to spend another $270 on another test!)

Anyhow If you are looking for a quick and cheap solution to passing security plus.

1. Free 1 week trial with CBT nuggets.
2. Darrell Gibson practice test questions.

When I first went though one of the test banks of questions I slogged it through continuously through the 200+ questions. That was pretty arduous!

The next time I did it I would just do 10 minute increments and see how many I could knock out in 10 minutes and then give myself a break. I did this quite a few times. It was definitely a better method.

I think it helped me get through the test in a quick enough period of time.

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Comments

iBrokeIT

Congrats and welcome to the board!

Congrats !!

Congrats!

Congratulations.

How does CBT Nuggets compare to the free content offered by Professor Messer?

I want to use the free CBT Nuggets trial wisely so if the content is similar I'll hold off for another certificate to use CBTN

greatbam22

techtia wrote: »

How does CBT Nuggets compare to the free content offered by Professor Messer?

I want to use the free CBT Nuggets trial wisely so if the content is similar I'll hold off for another certificate to use CBTN

Sorry but I have never used Professor Messer before so I cannot comment. I can say that the only content that I utilized from CBT Nuggets were the videos.

I liked that I could watch them at 2x speed and place bookmarks to go back and review.

Dakinggamer87

Congrats!!

Psydrox

Congrats! Is it true you should do Network+ first?

Cerebro 2.0

Congrats

Dakinggamer87

Psydrox wrote: »

Congrats! Is it true you should do Network+ first?

Typically it is usually recommended since it's good to know the networking basics.

tedjames

I didn't earn Network+ before earning Security+. However, I did take some online networking classes before starting Security+. I don't think it's really necessary to get the Network+ certification first unless it'll help you with your job or unless your job requires it. The knowledge is a good, however, and it'll help when preparing for Security+.

User2097

Congrats! Yep, CBT Nuggets for 401 is the way to do it.