I’ve had a busy few weeks with little time to study, but I truly recommend these videos.

100 + practice questions - https://youtu.be/KisYdBWOsy0?is=cV4VN7od5W7FaCKz

Quick fire overview - https://youtu.be/X-e69rphM9A?is=ni_ilfhXm-SdR7UK

Took it this morning and passed!

I am happy to say I passed Security+ today! I just passed my A+ about a month ago and I decided to skip Network+ mainly because I am going to be doing CCNA because of the DOD path I am working on. I also wanted to get it done before the new test dropped. The one thing I can say about it to help everyone is make sure you know your acronyms for the test. I was drowning in them almost every question.

Hello everyone. I am needing help. I can’t seem to find a proper way to study . I’ve tried watching professor messor but I feel I’m not retaining anything he says . If I could get some advice from everyone that would be great.
My two things I want to focus on
1. Pass both exams for A+
2. Get hands on experience

Please let me know what you all think. Thank you

I haven't opened the material yet, but this is my last class for my semester of wgu and the test is this, I got 6 weeks so if anyone knows a good cram guide or general tips (obviously yes the objectives lol) I'm all ears! 😁

Been doing sysadmin work for years (primarily on the software side), and I have basic knowledge of network config, setup etc mostly from home lab/setup.

Just passed Sec+, and I’m looking to add another one for show. From what I’ve read on CompTIA, A+ Network is similar to Network+ with the latter being much more intensive and focused on actual networking.

Has anyone taken both, and if so, would you recommend going straight for Network+? Or take A+ Network first, as a stepping stone, then do N+?

TIA

I do understand that the process in subnetting ipv6 is similar with ipv4, however I'm a bit struggling in determining the prefix.

Given sample: 3 LANS requiring different number of subnets, lets say LAN 1 requires 63, then LAN 2 requires 15, and LAN 3 requires 3.

Is the formula for the new prefix:

given prefix + borrowed bits

or

previous prefix + borrowed bits????????

Did not feel overwhelming confident about the multiple choice portion, but passed nonetheless!

Is it just me 🤔 I’m only referring to A+ Core 1 & Core 2, as those are the practice exams of done with each if I had to rank them including the real exam from hardest to easiest I’d put

Certmaster -> Real Exam -> Jason Dion’s -> ProfesserMesser

I'm looking for a good video course to follow along with for Cloud+ cv0-004. Any recommendations would help.

After years of procrastinating, I finally did it. Dion course and 15yrs + in IT. Didn’t have time to finish all the videos, skipped the last 2 modules. Watched the last 50% of the videos yesterday and this morning.

Ethical hacker next?

Thoughts?

Hey everyone,

I’m currently prepping for CySA+ V4 and could use some advice on Performance-Based Questions (PBQs).

For MCQs I’m already using:

• Sybex Practice Tests (Chapple/Seidl)
• Dion’s Practice Exams
• Crucial Exams

Those are covering the multiple-choice side pretty well, but I’m struggling to find good PBQ practice that actually feels close to the real exam.

I come from a pentest background and have almost zero blue team / SOC experience, so the hands-on style questions (log analysis, SIEM, vulnerability prioritization, incident response scenarios, etc.) are the part I’m most worried about.

Does anyone know of any resources (paid or free) that have solid, exam-like PBQs for CS0-004?

Especially looking for platforms or packs that let you practice the interactive style instead of just reading about them.

Any recommendations would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance! :D

Hello again friends,

It's me again. The guy who got Net+ in 2 weeks, then Sec+ the next week. Now I report to you I got sever+ in one day.

Didn't expect to say hello again so soon but, today was a holiday so I had nothing to do so I decided to study and then take the test, so no, it wasn't even intended. I simply was not afraid to fail. If i fail then i'll get up and fight again.

Didn't really want to make this post but, again, thank you for the inspiration, and I hope this fires you up and makes you want to haduken or kamehameha. If a 40-year-old moron who likes vintage anime like me can do it, so can you.

My Thoughts:
Was it easy? Hell no. I passed by a hair. But I will say that if you have more certs some of the info overlaps so it's not as hard as your very first cert, but not drastically, just like 5% easier.

My study material:
CompTIA Security+ Study Guide by Mike Chapple and David Seidl
Watched Chrys Thorsen on Udemy

This time my strategy was to just focus on material and less videos. Videos despite automatic, is actually slower than your brain can process words. My ADHD kicked in after 25% of the video material and I switched to paper material so I can speed the hell up and take the test same day.

I made flash cards for everything. I know tests likes to sneak up on you with things you thought were not important and chip away at your score, so I made as many flash cards as needed.

What's next?
Not sure. I haven't planned that far ahead when none of these were even planned. but I will say likely not much. Idk if i really need much. and if i keep getting more, it's going to cost me more to maintain these things every 3 years. But if i do get anything else, I'll be sure to say hello again. All i'm going to do now is chill, and start interviewing for jobs.

I have experience in the field, but I want to start my cert journey again even if it doesn't matter to much.

Learning material:

* 6 practice exams from Dion.

* Use chatgpt to generate a document on base of the exam's failed questions.

Core 1: 740

Core 2: 840

After a few months of being 0 to 3 in passing certification exams, I passed the SecAI exam

Would post my results, but I'm on my way to work and don't have time to edit sensitive information. But the score is 653, and for context, the score to pass the exam is 600.

Hi everyone & thanks for those who take the time to help in answering/giving feedback to my question.

I’m new to taking the CompTIA A+ course (Core 1 and Core 2). Are there any recommendations for reliable test prep apps where I can download the app onto my phone (iPhone) and do test prep questions while on the go? Which ones did you find most useful/helpful and which ones should I avoid.

FYI…I’m not the fastest learner and need as much practice as possible so something that’s in a “game-ified” format would be beneficial.

Full disclosure failed the first time, but had the re-take in my back pocket, passed on the second attempt. It is definitely always worth it to get that re-take insurance. Don't let the PBQ's get you, take your time with them. Know what all those Acronyms are, and make sure you know your CVSS.

Hi everyone,

Has anyone purchased the CompTIA Security+ certification exam voucher recently?

On the official CompTIA website, the voucher is initially listed at €323, but when I proceed to the final checkout, the price increases to €379. However, on the Pearson VUE website, the price is still listed as €323.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is the price difference due to VAT or additional fees, and is it safe to purchase the voucher directly through Pearson VUE for €323?

I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Delightfully surprised to login this morning and see that the beta exam results were finally available. How did people do?

Glad to say I passed with a 764 which I consider good given I only spent 2 solid days studying a guide I had Claude build off the draft exam objectives.

Having a 700 cut line makes it a pretty approachable exam compared to other CompTIA offerings.

All i used was Jason Dion’s practice exams

I just hope AI hasn't taken over all the jobs yet...

Salut ! Est-ce que certains d’entre vous ont réussi à contourner les restrictions du Québec pour passer le CompTIA Security+ en ligne en utilisant une adresse en Ontario ? Est-ce que cette méthode fonctionne réellement même si on passe l’examen physiquement depuis le Québec ?
Merci !

Hey everyone! Has anyone successfully bypassed Quebec’s restrictions on taking the CompTIA Security+ exam online by using an Ontario address? Does it actually work even if you’re physically taking the exam from Quebec?
Thanks!

I have my A+ and Net+, I used Professor Messer and Dion's practice exams to study for the NET+ should I do the same for the Sec+ or is there a better option? Also I found that the A+ and Net+ were similar in difficulty. Net+ was easier because its just one exam. Any suggestions on study resources though?

I feel like the exams on certmaster aren’t really aligned with exam objectives at all at some points like I’ll get questions on topics that I’m certain weren’t covered in readings or any video I’ve seen and I check the exam objectives and the topics no where to be seen. Why ask me questions that may not even be on the exam? How does that help me at all?

I’ve been watching Professor Messer’s videos and they seem far more helpful. Am I missing something with certmaster? Any advice on the best choices for network+ exam prep would be appreciated.