HOW TO PASS SECURITY+ IN 2024! (RESOURCES, STUDY TIPS AND STRATEGY)
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- In this video I share my resources, tips, and strategy for passing the CompTIA Security+ exam as quickly as possible. It took me around 30 days to study and pass the exam. This video will give you everything you need to pass the exam quickly and efficiently on your first try in 2022.
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List of resources discussed in this video:
Link to the Exam Objectives PDF → www.certblaste...
Professor Messer's 601 Playlist → • How to Pass your SY0-6...
Jason Dion's Full Security+ Udemy Course → www.udemy.com/...
Jason Dion's Practice Exams → www.udemy.com/...
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These were basically my takeaways from this:
Study materials:
CompTIA Security+ 601 Exam Objectives
Professor Messer Study Course
Jason Dion’s practice exams & course. Make to know why a certain answer wasn’t correct.
Things to study
Focus solely on the exam objectives.
Study plan
Don’t burn out.
Exam tips
Skips PBQs until the end of the test.
Don’t spend a long time on any given question.
I hope this can help others prepare as well.
Thanks 🙏❤️💯
your a legend Cheers
Just passed it yesterday, first try with no cybersecurity experience. Got a 775. Did not think I would pass as the questions I got were insanely hard. Feels good man
Congrats! 775 is a great score especially considering no prior experience. I've taken 6 CompTIA exams and each time I felt like I was going to fail halfway through the exam lol. What's next?
@@ImCyberJames I've already got a Secret Clearance so I'm hoping I can get a salary job now instead of being a part time contractor.
@@nicolasbolas2247 Good luck!
@@nicolasbolas2247 did you have prior IT/network experience before studying and taking the exam?
@@b-41subject57 kind of. I'm 21 now. Took a networking class in highschool and got hired with a few of my friends to help fix the schools computers after a ransomware attack, but I really don't remember much of it. Just some of the basics of networking
Taking a break from studying has saved me SO MUCH HEADACHE! When I even get the "I need a break" urge I act on it instantly. I stop and watching youtube for a bit and come back and I'm good to go. When I don't want to study I don't and I actually make plans TO study so that I have time to mentally prepare myself
Do not study on your exam day. Your mind gotta be fresh!
What was your average test score for Dion practice tests and how did you know that you were ready for your certification exam.
Hey man, currently studying for Sec+, about a month into studying and i'm pretty comfortable with lots of the material, however the only thing I am worried about is memorizing ports and protocols. I understand they aren't on the exam objectives, but have been told it could be important to remember some common ones for the test. Did you run into any ports questions on your test? How did you go about learning ports/protocols?
I actually learned those while studying for the Network+ cert. I literally just got a bunch of flash cards and wrote the port on one side and what it is and does on the back. I studied between 5-7 cards for about an 30mins before going onto the next 5-7, then I studied all those together before adding more cards. Hopefully that’s helps a little
@@watt4098 hello brother .
where i can find those card ???
I am using Professor Messer's videos and Jason Dion's Udemy course as well. after I have done those I will do 3-4 practice exams to gauge where my gaps are.
Sounds like you have a solid plan. Definitely make sure after taking practice exams you see why you got them right or wrong, it's super important!
Thanks a lot man, new subscriber. I’ll check out your more recent videos too.
hello i am study cbyer security too but i do not know anything because i misunderstand english mush and i have to pass this exam iam not sure anything
Hi, thank you for your videos and tips for security + learning! I failed few months back at 720:(
I knew im not familiar with PBQ, and i think that's what got me to fail. I keep studying, but i would like to know if you can share where and how you practiced PBQ as i don't have any previous knowledge or experience in this field. Please let me know.
Please guide on how to prepare for PBQ's for the Sec+ test
I passed my exam today. 770! I followed the advice here. Flag all PBQs and do the questions first. However, you can still read the longest questions more than once to better understand what they are asking you to do so you can choose the best answer. I read the longest questions twice before choosing the right answer! Because of flagging the PBQs, I had enough time to finish them. My exam only had 76 questions and three PBQs. Also, I advise not to study on your test or exam day. Your mind should be relaxed on that day! Also, it is way better to take your exam at a testing center than in your house! To flag the PBQs, on the screen, right underneath the time or clock showing the time as you progress with your exam, there is " Flag for Review". so you have the PBQs, you want to flag, you simply click where it says, " Flag for Review" and you are good! you can flag as many questions or PBQs as you want. However, I advise not to flag many things. You just wanna flag PBQs. Try not to flag questions. Just read at least twice and you should be able to pick the answer!
Congrats on your pass!!!
should i take the comptia sec + for knowledge if i can't affrod the exam?
Hi @ImCyberJames😊. Thank you so much for this video👏👏. I sincerely appreciate all the tips you have shared. I'm currently studying for the CompTIA Se+ exam . I'm confident that I will pass. Thank you once again!
Thank you so much for the objectives PDF - a lot of the time while I've been studying I've been a little worried if the material I've been learning is all going to be on the exam using various different training materials. It's nice to have a clear roadmap of what to expect on the exam.
You're very welcome!
Thanks bruhh!! Hoping to see more of you're content ;)
Dude Your video is right on time my exam is on August 1 I’m so glad that you gave Jason his flowers people only mention Mike and Professor Messer
They're all great resources! I've used Mike Myers in the past for other exams. After doing A+, Network+, and Security+ I think it's safe to say use multiple resources as everyone learns differently. Jason definitely stuck out as a great resource for Security+. Good luck on your exam!!! Reply once you pass!
How did you do Jerrail ?
@@Sur_Reel I pushed it back. Still studying. :(
what about now?@@DarkToLight88_
i typically have an issue with rmembering to skip questions i dont know the answer to, so I will def be using that strategy when taking mine...
I’m just about to start studying and see if I’m able to do it within a months time. Thank you for all of the info
Thank you very much for your advice!
Glad i can help!
Thank you, your videos helped me. I just passed the exam
Excellent! Congrats!
great video was really helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Just signed up for March 17th. LFG
Let’s go! Let me know when you pass!!
Comment for the algorithm. Easy to understand, friendly delivery, motivating video.
How did you prepare for the Performance Base questions? Did you run labs?
What is your background with cybersecurity? I’m getting my masters in IT management minor in cybersecurity and I have my bachelors in business management. I’m still pretty new to it so I’m thinking it will take me longer to study right?
Hey Chelsea! My overall IT experience is around 8 years (although not in a professional setting, so very minimal.) When it comes to Cyber the only cyber experience I have is my current college but I also finished up a 3 month Cybersecurity internship last month that i'm meaning to make a video on. When it comes to studying it really depends on your critical thinking (since a lot comptia exam questions regard critical thinking) and knowledge retention. Since you're currently enrolled in a Master's of IT program I would guess you have a pretty good idea on what works best for you when it comes to studying. Also the thing with Cyber is that in a way everyone is new to it ;) it's always changing and the field is so broad. Hope this helps!
I'm currently studying for my Comp TIA Security Plus exam, and this video was extremally helpful. Thank you for your content.
I’m glad i could help! I’ll be releasing videos on how i passed both CySA+ and Pentest+ if you’re interesting in those. Good luck on your exam!!
Great video! Just curious ... if I utilize all of the resources that you mention above, what's a super wild guess on the $ invested, before taking the test? Also, is the test price around $400? Thanks!!
Hey Jeff sorry for the late reply! The total would be around $30 give or take for the training material. $14 for prof dion full course and $14 for his practice exams which are both on Udemy. Also here on TH-cam are the professor messer study groups which are free. I highly recommend them. The exam costs around $392 USD from CompTIA but you can google "professor messer security+ discount code" and he'll save you around $50 if you buy direct from him! Good luck!
@@ImCyberJames Wow, excellent and complete information, very much appreciated James. Can't thank you enough! One more from me ... I've seen where it's been strongly recommended to get the CompTIA A+ and the Network+ certs before going for the Security+. What's your opinion on that recommendation?
@@jeffkan1 Absolutely glad I could help. There was quite a bit of overlap between Network+ and Security+. Is it needed to pass? Definitely not. However, for myself there was a lot of content that I was already familiar with when studying for the Security+ because of Network+. You don't need to take network first though! Everything you need to know was in the tips and content I provided in my video :)
@@ImCyberJames Sweet, ok thanks much!
Hey James. First of all congratulations for your Security+ Certificate. After watching your video I got very motivated to prepare for the same exam. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! That's great, when is your target exam date? I'm excited to hear from you when you pass!
Great and thanks. Very helpfull.
Glad it helped! Thank you.
can i watch the 701 version instead?
Hi, so you didnt use a single textbook? everything was done from udemy courses and professor messer videos?
Congrats man! What’s next?
Thank you! I have my SSCP on the 27th. After that I’ll be doing my CCSP, CySA+ and Pentest+. Currently in a cyber internship while working another job and a full time student but I’m getting it done!
Can a college student work part time with only this certificate?
Which book do we follow for the study material/theory and the Question Bank to practice?
I have an exam scheduled for 3 weeks from now. I went through the entire CompTIA practice course and did a cyber security bootcamp a year ago. About to cram study and hope for the best!
You got this! Can't wait to hear when you pass!
Did u pass ?
If I had to choose between Professor Messer course and Dijon's Course. Which one should I choose? And why is the course of the webpage Dion Training more expensive than the Udemy?
That’s hard to answer. If you’re looking to learn the material, above what is required for the exam, i would say Dion. If you want to study just to pass i would say messer. Regardless i would definitely recommend more than 1 study guide though.
Do you recommend any books or work books. Thanks again.
This well be my next. I landed first IT job this year. And got my IBM IT support cert, Google cyber security cert, security+ will be next for me.
That’s awesome! I have some Security+ practice exams on my channel and I’m actually recording another one today for when you’re ready to check those out!
How many hours did you study a day.
u r a g
Thanks, Cyber James. I have been reading Gibson's book and going through Messer's course on youtube. I am hoping to be ready to take this test in a few days.
I've heard great things about Gibson for multiple certs. Good luck! Let me know how it goes! You got this!
@@ImCyberJames Thank you, I appreciate that!! I passed the test a couple days ago!
@@danielklein1639 Yo congrats! That's awesome. What's next?
@@ImCyberJames Thank you! It is very nice to finally have that behind me lol. Next up is applying like crazy to cyber security jobs. I currently work in a help desk role (been doing it for more than 2 years now) and want to get out from it as quickly as I can haha. In my spare time I will continue studying and learning more skills for my resume, I just started a linux course on udemy which seems pretty good so far. What is next for you?
@@danielklein1639 That's awesome. I bet your two years of help desk has definitely helped you with your journey. I actually just finished up a cybersecurity internship 10 days ago so i'm going to start applying for jobs. I also want to post more stuff on this channel such as my corporate experience, cybersecurity iternship, how I got an internship etc. Just been busy!
Good video. Thanks!
does the jason dion course have pbq’s to practice? and if not do you know any resources where I can practice the pbq’s?
Technically yes Jason Dion had some pbq's in the practice exams however they were nothing like the real exam. For practice with the performance based questions I would recommend Professor Messers Security+ study groups he hosts here on TH-cam. He always starts off the study group sessions with a performance based question. You can find these by searching for "Professor Messer Security+ Study Groups". Hope this helps!
@@ImCyberJames it does a lot thank you. i just started the 2.0 objectives watching proffsssor messor and know the pbqs are going to be important. thank you
@@Bobebopple The pbq's are important however I question how much weight they actually have compared to the MCQ's. I wasn't able to answer a pbq (I tested at home) and still scored in the 800's even after leaving a pbq completely unanswered. Don't sweat it! You got this!
Great info, thanks!
I appreciate the feedback, thank you!
Thank you so much for the info, it really helped
Great video
thanks Man... this is helpful
Thanks James!
is there any lab based questions
Yes there are on average 3-5 performance based questions
Thanks for the tip!!
You’re welcome, glad i could help!
Quick question, did you get any other certifications prior? And since passing the Sec+, have you obtained any other certifications?
I had the A+ and Network+ prior to taking the Security+, and I’ve gotten CySA+ and Pentest+ after Security+
@@ImCyberJames That is great! Congrats. Thanks for responding.
Is this the 601 exam you’re talking about?
Yes this is for the 601
thank you for a tips
I just passed my exam 601
Congrats!!! What’s next?
@@ImCyberJames studying for CISSP next 🙌🏾
Thanks bro!
You bet!
I have my A+. Working on this cert right now what jobs can I get with this extra cert ? Network + is next
Congrats on A+! Great idea getting Network+, a lot of material carries over from that cert to Security+. To answer the question regarding which jobs you can get with the Security+ cert, based on feedback with my coworkers (I'm currently an intern in cybersecurity) the roles are mostly introductory roles such as Network administration, Security Analyst etc. It is important to remember that certs get you interviews, they do not get you jobs. I plan on making a video regarding this in the future since I see it every day at my internship. Good luck on Network+!
Question for you. I’ve naturally been into CompSci since I was young, but no formal education or experience just self taught. I recently scheduled my Security+ exam, and with materials is 2 months a good amount of time to study? I’ve been hitting it hard everyday! Also, any advice or material on study plans? Thank you!
Hi mate how did you go in that exam? 🎉
@@CreedFlintpassed! Sorry it took so long to respond. DO NOT LISTEN TO ANYONE WHO SAYS YOU SHOULDNT GET IT WITHOUT PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR A+/Network+
Congrats on passing! Currently trying to ease back into studying after moving and having a kid. Been watching messers videos and will watch his study groups while also throwing in other sources in there.
You got this! there were definitely moments when studying for different certs where life happens. I just had to remind myself the why behind the reason I'm doing it. Another tip to stay on track is to pay for the voucher and schedule it a few months out or whenever you feel you can take it. This will ensure you stay on track!
@@ImCyberJames Thank you i needed to hear that! That’s exactly what i’ve been doing is reminding myself why. I love this field and love to gain more knowledge of it honestly. Comment made my night!
@@sillyz9578 Looking forward to your reply saying you PASSED!
excellent video mate thanks for the info!!
Thank you! Do you plan on taking the Sec+?
@@ImCyberJames yeah I am I'm just looking for the material to study
@@nateryan7041 Gotcha. Let me know when you pass it!
@@ImCyberJames I will do cheers ,👍👍
Subscribed ++
Appreciate it! I have more videos planned. I'll be taking my SSCP tomorrow in-person so i'll made a video on that. I have Pentest+, CySA+, and CCSP planned for the next three months. I'm also currently a Cybersecurity Intern and I plan on making some videos about my experience. Thank you for the sub!
@@ImCyberJames we're on the same path! Good luck to you
so these tests are not a reflection of how much you know, but how well you can take a test. they are meant to second guess yourself. i passed, but honestly, i know nothing, i just know how to take a test. i bought a bunch of practice tests and learned to associate acronyms together. i'm still trying to learn in school, and going to start looking for a job so i can actually learn stuff
Bro i need this !!! I have to.be certificate for my work and I have no IT experience
You got this! What’s the story behind getting a job with no IT experience that requires this certification?
@@ImCyberJames its a government contracting job the job it self doesn't require much of the security plus but the government does
great video
Helpful. Thank you. Finally useful content on junktube.
I'm glad you found it helpful! Do you plan on taking Security+?
@@ImCyberJames Yes, I do. Probably not soon because I'm super far from the IT movement at all, but the resources that you recommended look very useful ( at least better than what I have found so far ) :)
Hi Cyber James, what type of book do you recommend to study CompTIA security+? My upcoming exam is 2 weeks from now.
Hey Asrin! I didn't use a book, but Jason Dion's full course comes with some nice notes to study. Professor Messer also has Security+ notes that you can purchase. Good luck on your exam and let me know when you pass it!
Hey much time you did you need to for the exam
Are you asking when i took the exam? I had about 5 minutes to spare on the exam but i spent a good amount of time trying to fix a performance based question that wasn’t working correctly and i had to end up skipping that question altogether.
@@ImCyberJames I'm sorry, I meant how long did it take you to prepare for this exam? Like did you need 1 month study time or more?
@@bkriser Oh gotcha! I studied for about a month. I did pass Network+ a few months prior though, and there was quite a bit of overlap. Are you planning on taking the Security+?
@@ImCyberJames yes Sir. I plan on taking next month
@@bkriser How did you do?
I wish people would stop plugging professor messer. He would never recommend anyone other than himself.
I see what you're saying. Professor Messer recommends using his information as supplemental studying and not a complete training solution. At the end of the day his business is created around this material and I'm posting about what I used to to help pass. Thanks for the comment!