topic Re: CERTIFICATION in Exam Preparation

CERTIFICATION

Roger — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 14:26:07 GMT

What is the major difference between the CompTia Security+ SYO-401 and soon come SYO-501.
And how should one prepare towards the CERTIFICATION from now.

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Gunner — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:00:09 GMT

Roger my advice is to go to CompTIA's website and post your question on their blog since it's a CompTIA certification. Not sure you're going to get much information here but I could be wrong.

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Roger — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:52:55 GMT

I guess you right Gunner. Thanks

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CoreyO — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:00:18 GMT

The Sec-501 is available, but the 401 is still available till May of next year. I would take the Sec+-401 since there is a lot changed and most material to be found is for the the 401.

I would recommend study and taking the 401. I would recommend Professor Messer - https://www.professormesser.com/security-plus/sy0-401/sy0-401-course-index/ . He also has material on the 501. It is free. He is really good and helped me pass mine back in the day. I would recommend attending the study groups once a month a few times to help. They are all recorded so you dont have to wait just grab and listen and test your self. Please let me know if you need any help.

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Roger — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 19:59:53 GMT

Thanks for the recommendations......much appreciated

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CoreyO — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:20:11 GMT

Please let me know if you have any more questions on this be glad to help.

Remember Security+ is required for most government IT jobs.

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Roger — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:26:37 GMT

I've bought sybex CompTia Security+ Exam guide 501.....and have gain access to learning resources on their site concerning CompTia Security+. Is it a good?

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CoreyO — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:57:20 GMT

Personally I would take the 401 exam and study as the content is so new for the 501 there is not much feed back on it yet. The book I used to pass was CompTIA Security+ Certification Bundle, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401) (Certification Press) by Glen E. Clarke. It was really good then went through the Professor Messer videos, the monthly study group videos were the best info, and I found the a lot of practice exams. This was the best for me.

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QuizMeKid — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 14:59:13 GMT

Cybersecurity is a rapidly changing field. New threats are emerging every day. And while cybersecurity experts are developing countermeasures to these new risks, we are still behind the curve. Three years ago SY0-401 was released, on May 1, 2014, and since 2014, advances have grown significantly in the cybersecurity field. There is a severe need to develop, innovate, and evolve to enhanced technique and solutions for newly emerging cyber-security threats and vulnerabilities. Therefore, version SY0-501 has been designed and updated, to ensure the new risks and technique-methods are in consideration. Consequently, the replacement of SY0-401 is a necessity. Candidates who are preparing for the SY0-401 exam should not be discouraged because it is an active credential. However, if this is your vocation, it would behoove you to learn any new and improved changes that will enhance or influence your career.

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Roger — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:55:04 GMT

Thanks 😊

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CoreyO — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:18:23 GMT

Roger,

I went to the Professor Messer site last night to review again. He has a great amount of info on the New Sec+ 501. as you prep I would add this to your check list of prepping. Check the site for the next Sec+ study Group they are really helpful if you cannot make it to one he records them and puts them up for view. I found this info to be the most invaluable to my passing the Sec+ 401. The being free was even better. I did buy a book from him because I felt over everything. He was part of the reason I passed and personal experience in the field.

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Roger — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:27:08 GMT

Yeah.....i checked the site and has acquired some of the learning resources. Looking forward to gaining much knowledge about the sec+. Thank you for the information 😊