Download PDF CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead SY0301 Study Guide Darril Gibson 9781463762360 Books

Product details Paperback 573 pages Publisher CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; Study Guide edition (November 10, 2011) Language English ISBN-10 1463762364

CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead SY0301 Study Guide Darril Gibson 9781463762360 Books Reviews

• You don't need to pay thousands for in class test prep to pass the Security+ exam. Follow these three steps and you can pass your test and pay only $55ish in test prep.
  
  If you are in an IT field, or you went to school for IT, you've already got a great head start. The Security+ exam assumes you've taken the Network+ exam. You don't need to take the Network+ exam to be prepared for Security+, just as long as you have a background in IT which includes how servers, firewalls, routers and switches work. CompTIA isn't know for advanced certifications, but there tests do show that you have a very good understanding of the subject and that it will be easy for you to learn as your career moves forward.
  
  How to pass the Security+ exam in 3 easy steps, should only take you a month.
  
  1. Go to YouTube. Search for "Professor Messer", head to his YouTube page and watch all 185 videos for the Security+ exam. each video is only 5 to 8 min long and gives you a very good head start to the exam. He is easy to listen to, and covers everything.
  
  2. Read this book. Take the practice exams. The pre test in the beginning of the book will show you what you know from the videos. I got a 75% when I took it. Read each chapter, and take the chapter tests. The book is easy to read, just like watching the videos. It covers a lot of the same stuff but goes into more detail. You already have an idea of everything, this just takes it one step further. It will also help you study to remember all the important port numbers along with all the acronyms you'll need to know. This test is FULL of acronyms.
  
  3. Take practice tests.
  (Update 4/14/14) Check out quizlet.com, search Security+. Good exams to test your knowledge and see how far along you are. All free!
  
  Now go pass your test! You will be more then well prepared.
  
  UPDATE 9/14
  As a reference point, I have a bachelors degree IT Networking which included a lot of security classes. I currently work for a large company in governance and compliance. With that background, I studied for 3 weeks before taking the test. The test will feel harder then you expected, it did for me, but I still passed just fine. I had 7 simulations questions, I know I got at least one wrong because I couldn't remember the port numbers. Other than that they are pretty easy. Take extra time to memorize port numbers and acronyms, I wish I had, but I got threw it just fine.
• I just passed the new Security+ test with a score of 871. My entire preparation consisted of reading "Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead" and doing the included review questions. I saw absolutely nothing on the test that wasn't thoroughly covered in the book. It is straightforward, easy to read, and does an excellent job of explaining some complex topics. I see no reason to invest in any other prep materials. The plan is pretty simple, buy this book, read it, do the practice questions, pass the test.
  
  Update as of 2/17/2012 I just finished instructing a 5 day Security+ Boot Camp using this book as the only text for the class. We spent 4 days covering the material, reviewed for 2 hours Friday morning then the students took the test. All 13 passed and are now Security+ certified. Note that although some in the class had some cyber security experience most were new to the field and none were familiar with all of the topics.
• Using only this book and the practice test questions book, I was able to pass with an 854. Getting a 900 with this book is very possible. I strongly recommend getting the practice test questions book as it not only tells you what the right answer is but explains why for both the right answer and the wrong answers. No other certification book that I have seen does that. They simply give you the right answer with no explanation. I have read other books that he either authored alone or was one of the group authors of. He's an excellent writer who makes things very clear and easy to understand. This book is also one of the least expensive of all Security+ books you will find. I see no reason not to use this book and recommend it to everyone.
  
  After writing this review I thought of one more thing that may be very helpful to everyone looking to take this exam. The author of this great book frequents a forum that was created for those taking certifications of all sorts, TechExams.net. This is another area where this author shines above the rest. He will answer specific questions about the book or about the test if you post it in the forum. This forum will also give you a good idea of what people think about this book as most of the people use this book. It's not his site. The forum is very beneficial for anyone who plans to take additional certification tests as well. It helped me a great deal. Check it out. It's worth it.
• perfect! i love this book. i had the original microsoft security+ book for class, and this book covered WAY more than what that book did, and alot less pages. i'm going to take my security+ certification exam on the 18th of December. i'm feeling very confident, as this book says it covers 100% of the exam. i'm just hoping there's no scenarios on the test =p, just questions about what i learned in the book, lol.
  
  EDIT Passed my exam with a 865/900 with this book! About 2-3 tricky questions throughout the entire test but it was ALL familiar. There was absolutely NOTHING unfamiliar on this test that the book didn't cover! Thank you )