Just passed 601 on Friday and your points are all very valid even today. Watch the keywords, know your acronyms, and have at least a fundamental understanding of networking.
I took Security + on 17.11.2022 and I can confirm that there are many acronyms on the exam. One of the performance questions I got was more around networking and configuration of firewall Many ambigious questions as well
You are a life saver with the acronyms. I plan on making a list but as being a newly father and working its a little more difficult to study while working full time as well. Thank you so much.
Hello, each one your points about this exam is so true. The acr., performance based questions, and networking. I am studying for three Comptia cet. and I am not taking these tests lightly. Thank you for the insights.
Which ones? I am currently studying for my Comp TIA Security+, Linux+, and my Server+. Do you have any insights on where to get pertinent study material when it comes to these tests? Are any of these tests the ones you are planning on taking?
I'm currently taking a 2 week course for Sec+ and there are definitely a lot of acronyms. It's a lot of info too. We have to memorize the ports and many of other things.
It is like beating Mike Tyson in his prime and extremely costly. It goes up significantly every year and gets much harder every 3 years. CompTIA is making a killing on this exam.
@@ambilaevus7607 Not all agencies, but not sure how many. From my experience, DLA does not, but Air Force does although I didn't have it and got the job. I may be in the minority, but I'll still have to get the cert and they'll pay for it. It probably helps a lot to have it though to increase job opportunities.
thank you for your video, i really appreciate it. i have spent a couple of months on and off completing 2 different s+ courses to hopefully get more exposure, i felt. and spending some time now prepping pracitce q's and refreshing my notes. i also don't hav the best memory... i am going to look at your shared links to material, etc. thank you.
Thank you so much for this. I'm in a cybersecurity boot camp now and we haven't gotten to the networking part but this was helpful for me to keep my ears and eyes open for this portion. I'll be taking the security+ at the end which is a part of the course. Thank you again!
@@arsiemaberhane3274 we learned Linux with bash scripting and some python right now. But it's not in depth with either. It's a good start to get in the right head space but not in depth. Especially with python. They're trying to give us tools that we would used on the career.
The test is actually very simple, they just trick you by using acronyms and different terms. For example “mantraps” are called “Access Control Vestibules”. Focus on understanding the material rather than memorizing acronyms. If you understand how something works you can guess what the term or acronym means. Keyword association does help a ton.
I agree to this comment. For Security+ I honestly did not have questions anywhere near as difficult vs what I experienced on the Network+ exam. What makes the Security+ exam difficult is the score you have to get AND the amount of stuff you have to study, because the amount of information is quite vast (35 categories in total). I struggled more on network+ but I did get alot more acronym questions on Sec+.
how would you have know that a mantrap is an ACV though? it does not seem related unless the other options have nothing to do with physical access control....
awesome video. I have a question that's completely unrelated though. I am looking for a new pair of closed-back headphones. Preferably, a budget-friendly but has a great price-to-value ratio one like the pair you have Beyer Dynamic DT770 Pro. I read some mixed reviews about it. is it comfortable to wear for more than an hour? and does it have a sibilance issue?
Thank you! I love my DT770s. Not only are they great for audio editing, but they also sound fantastic with music. I hear sounds in songs I've been listening to for years that I never picked up on with other headphones -- even much more expensive headphones. With that said, I'm not an audiophile (though I'm slowly becoming one haha). You should try them out (maybe a local shop carries them?) and make sure you can return them if they're not for you!
I should make this more clear on the list itself, but if you look through it you will notice some of the acronyms are bolded. The bolded terms were ones that I personally saw on the exam. That doesn't mean you'll see the exact same, but that will help answer your question and give you a better idea :)
I've published a comprehensive guide to help study for and pass the Security+ cybr.com/certifications-archives/ultimate-guide-to-passing-the-comptia-security-certification-sy0-601/
how can i prepare for the pbq's aside from the 5 questions u provide? i have seen some people mention logs, firewall configuration, determining which computer is infected w/ malware but I can't see how i could prepare for pbq's if i don't know what they will consist of in the exam?
PBQs can consist of any of the domains listed in the official CompTIA objectives. That tells you roughly what you could expect to see on the exam between the multiple choice and PBQ questions, and all of those mentioned topics in your comment are good places to start and focus on, but of course we can't tell you exactly what you will get on your exam or it wouldn't be an exam :). Don't stress too much about them since there are only a few on the exam. Study as best you can and you will do fine!
This is a great question that I've answered in these two posts: cybr.com/forums/discussion/can-you-get-the-security-without-network/ cybr.com/forums/discussion/comptia-security-and-network-which-is-easiest/ TL;DR: people tend to say the Security+ is easier than Network+, and so I'd recommend starting with the Security+ unless you already have an established background in networking
Assalam aleikom Hassan, I personally think that A+ can’t get you a job in the IT field and i think that it’s a waste of time to pass it. However I would recommend you to pass the CCNA to work in the network world, when you finish studying for the CCNA go and get the security+ because you need to have some network basics if you want to understand the concepts needed for the security+. But be careful i think that you can’t get a job with the security+ or it’s gonna be really hard to get it. After the security+ you have to specialise yourself on offensive security or defensive security. If you want to specialise on offensive security go for the OSCP certification that can really get you a high paid job as a pentester.
@@monceflaraki9437 I got a job with A+ and at work they’re looking for 1st Line and they would prefer A+ cert as a baseline if they have no experience. CCNA is great and networking into Security I think is excellent
If you're consistently getting correct answers on practice exams, that's a really good sign! Most training vendors recommend scoring 80% or above before taking the real exam. Make sure you understand the answers & why they're correct though, don't just memorize
@@Cybrcom thanks so much is it a good idea to write it all down to the answers once I get higher then 80 percent also the questions I worry more about then or not understanding the layout
I haven't personally used books to study, but based on research I compiled a list of books I've seen/heard recommended the most: cybr.com/certifications-archives/ultimate-guide-to-passing-the-comptia-security-certification-sy0-601/#Training-Material
@@Cybrcom definitely security plus - but my problem is that when im applying for basic IT Helpdesk roles - im not getting anywhere! I haven't got previous experience in a similar role, so I can't even get a basic entry level role.... :( What can I do?
@@soniapuri5182 I am in the same boat. I have been working in the CyberSec industry for several years now, however in a supporting capacity (marketing not ops). I studied for 3+ months with a Udemy course (severely discounted) and got a 723 (need 750 to pass). I purchased a higher-priced study test prep with better expectations this go-round. This test is written with double negatives and complicated wording and is quite difficult for anyone unfamiliar with IT best practices (super heavy in networking). Sec+ is a benchmark for most roles, which is why come hell or high water, I will pass this exam. Hope this helps. If you take it and don't pass... take it again.
To me certifications are not nessessary unless the company requires it. I had dozens of certs now they are expired and worthless. In my experience the past 10 years most companies only care about real world experience.
As I like to say, it's not about the paper certification...it's about the journey to getting certified. If a company requires a certification and you really want to work there or work in that position, then yes, the paper certification matters. But even then, what truly matters more is what you learn in the process of getting certified. If you just practice exam dumps, you're not going to learn anything. What you memorize will go away after a short period of time. However, if you truly spend the time to learn the concepts at a deeper level, you'll develop practical knowledge and skills that will stick around for much longer and that will have legitimate value.
It is an extremely hard exam to pass today. I passed it in 2010 and haven't been able to pass it since. I've been in the business for over 30 years and haven't met anyone who has passed it yet. We all just do 40 CEU's every year. It is a scam and money making plot for CompTIA. No one needs it to be able to learn and do the job as we are doing.
It's a great money maker for CompTIA without a doubt. With that said, I'd be happy to help you & your team pass the exam. There's definitely a technique to passing it, but because you have so much experience, it wouldn't take long at all to get you ready to pass it. I'm thinking of starting to offer 2-month cohorts for businesses/government in the next couple of months, so let me know if you'd be interested!
Ok. I'm confused, having taken the CCNA and the Network+ classes. What are you talking about? How can you even understand the basics of computing, let alone packet, segment, or frame content if you can't understand the OSI Protocol stack and it's functions?
How is wireskark, or any other pcap analyzer output pertinent to you if you don't understand the OSI layer concepts? How do you understand IP addressing, or packet travel with respect to ARP tables or IP packet reencapsulation, if you don't know the difference between the protocols being used? How are you supposed to know the ICMP message differences between IPv6 and IPv4? I'm all ears
Just passed 601 on Friday and your points are all very valid even today. Watch the keywords, know your acronyms, and have at least a fundamental understanding of networking.
Congratulations on passing and thanks for sharing your tips/experience!
I ve also passed that exam kindly guide now what to do after that
Did you have to take the exam while on a video call if you took it at home?
Congrats
I took Security + on 17.11.2022 and I can confirm that there are many acronyms on the exam. One of the performance questions I got was more around networking and configuration of firewall
Many ambigious questions as well
Thanks for sharing your experience
ChatGPT is also helpful if you paste the list of acronyms and ask for brief definitions. It will prepare the list of defined acronyms for you.
You are a life saver with the acronyms. I plan on making a list but as being a newly father and working its a little more difficult to study while working full time as well. Thank you so much.
@@Cybrcom Awesome i’ll do that!
CompTIA actually published one; it's a four page, double column document. Lots of acronyms!
List is here getcertified.ecpi.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CompTIA-SecurityPlus601-Acronyms.pdf
@@cheddar2648 is the CompTIA one free?
Passed my 601 Security+ exam! Your advice was spot on about the exam comparing to other videos and it really helped me to pass. Thank you!
Amazing! Congratulations on your new shiny cert 🥳
Thank you! I loved how you care for this community and helping people out! respect!
That’s really nice, thank you :)
Yes, your 4 points are correct. I failed the 501 exam a while back, planning to take the 601. Thanks for the acronyms link.
Good luck with your second attempt and let me know if I can help!
Thank you for the acronym list !
The acronym list a a gem! Thank you! It's great you put definitions on it. Definitely will be using it.
Glad it helps! Happy studying!
Thank you for sharing your list. I plan to take 601 in May.
Keep us posted
Hello, each one your points about this exam is so true. The acr., performance based questions, and networking. I am studying for three Comptia cet. and I am not taking these tests lightly. Thank you for the insights.
You're welcome! Good luck!
Which ones? I am currently studying for my Comp TIA Security+, Linux+, and my Server+. Do you have any insights on where to get pertinent study material when it comes to these tests? Are any of these tests the ones you are planning on taking?
I'm currently taking a 2 week course for Sec+ and there are definitely a lot of acronyms. It's a lot of info too. We have to memorize the ports and many of other things.
Was this the official live training by Comptia? If so, was it good ?
I'm biased so hopefully someone else can jump in, but I've heard it's not that great (especially for the price)
@Cybr
Appreciate the honest assessment.
It is like beating Mike Tyson in his prime and extremely costly. It goes up significantly every year and gets much harder every 3 years. CompTIA is making a killing on this exam.
Yep. And govt agencies requires all IT workers to have it. That's actually why I'm looking at it; so I can qualify for a fed job.
It’s not as hard as people make it seem. I feel like people like to make it seem more difficult than it actually is to make them seem superior
Those exam prices are ridiculous.
@@ambilaevus7607 Not all agencies, but not sure how many. From my experience, DLA does not, but Air Force does although I didn't have it and got the job. I may be in the minority, but I'll still have to get the cert and they'll pay for it. It probably helps a lot to have it though to increase job opportunities.
This exam is hard and it's all business. Pay to be paid scam. Fuck this.
thank you for your video, i really appreciate it.
i have spent a couple of months on and off completing 2 different s+ courses to hopefully get more exposure, i felt. and spending some time now prepping pracitce q's and refreshing my notes.
i also don't hav the best memory... i am going to look at your shared links to material, etc. thank you.
You got this! Let me know how I can help
Thank you for sharing the acronym list.
Thank you so much for this. I'm in a cybersecurity boot camp now and we haven't gotten to the networking part but this was helpful for me to keep my ears and eyes open for this portion. I'll be taking the security+ at the end which is a part of the course. Thank you again!
Awesome! Best of luck
Does cyber security boot camp include coding?
@@arsiemaberhane3274 it depends on which one, this would be a good question to ask them directly
@@arsiemaberhane3274 we learned Linux with bash scripting and some python right now. But it's not in depth with either. It's a good start to get in the right head space but not in depth. Especially with python. They're trying to give us tools that we would used on the career.
I really really appreciate your Acronyms list, thanks so much!
happy studying!
HUGE LIKE FOR THE HELPFULL ADVICE!
Good prepper for exam. So glad you mentioned the PBQs as just now reviewing for them. How many PBQs would you estimate were on the exam?
You can expect 3-4 PBQs on the exam
Thank you for the list of definitions.
Good luck with your studies!
Thank you for sharing -- my bootcamp ends in September, and will take the Sec+ in October.
Best of luck! Let us know if we can help
Did you pass?
Thanks for the tips! Just starting to study and this helps a bunch.
Good luck with your studies! Let me know how I can help.
Thank you so much with your definitions and overall thoughts this is really helpful
Good luck with your studies!
Wow, thank you for sharing your advice and guides!
You're very welcome! Thanks for the kind comment!
Brilliant video - thankyou
Thank you so much for sharing the abbreviation list
Glad it helps
great review man!! pretty much what i expected! cheers
Glad it helped! Good luck!
The test is actually very simple, they just trick you by using acronyms and different terms. For example “mantraps” are called “Access Control Vestibules”. Focus on understanding the material rather than memorizing acronyms. If you understand how something works you can guess what the term or acronym means. Keyword association does help a ton.
I agree to this comment.
For Security+ I honestly did not have questions anywhere near as difficult vs what I experienced on the Network+ exam.
What makes the Security+ exam difficult is the score you have to get AND the amount of stuff you have to study, because the amount of information is quite vast (35 categories in total).
I struggled more on network+ but I did get alot more acronym questions on Sec+.
how would you have know that a mantrap is an ACV though? it does not seem related unless the other options have nothing to do with physical access control....
Thx for the definitions 🙏😄
Appreciate your help
Appreciate your comment!
most of these questions are super ambiguous with multiple correct answers
Yup!
So it’s almost like they really want you to pass
love your content
Thank you
awesome video. I have a question that's completely unrelated though. I am looking for a new pair of closed-back headphones. Preferably, a budget-friendly but has a great price-to-value ratio
one like the pair you have Beyer Dynamic DT770 Pro. I read some mixed reviews about it. is it comfortable to wear for more than an hour? and does it have a sibilance issue?
Thank you! I love my DT770s. Not only are they great for audio editing, but they also sound fantastic with music. I hear sounds in songs I've been listening to for years that I never picked up on with other headphones -- even much more expensive headphones. With that said, I'm not an audiophile (though I'm slowly becoming one haha). You should try them out (maybe a local shop carries them?) and make sure you can return them if they're not for you!
Thank you for this video I’ve subscribed and liked
what percentage of the acronym list you created would you say is approx on the test?
I should make this more clear on the list itself, but if you look through it you will notice some of the acronyms are bolded. The bolded terms were ones that I personally saw on the exam. That doesn't mean you'll see the exact same, but that will help answer your question and give you a better idea :)
@@Cybrcom Thanks for doing that. It's 100 times more helpful. I hope you post this critical update on your website.
Thank you!
Thank you so much
Thank you very helpful
You're welcome! Good luck!
I've published a comprehensive guide to help study for and pass the Security+
cybr.com/certifications-archives/ultimate-guide-to-passing-the-comptia-security-certification-sy0-601/
Just subscribed because I like your shirt lol
😆 thanks!
how can i prepare for the pbq's aside from the 5 questions u provide? i have seen some people mention logs, firewall configuration, determining which computer is infected w/ malware but I can't see how i could prepare for pbq's if i don't know what they will consist of in the exam?
PBQs can consist of any of the domains listed in the official CompTIA objectives. That tells you roughly what you could expect to see on the exam between the multiple choice and PBQ questions, and all of those mentioned topics in your comment are good places to start and focus on, but of course we can't tell you exactly what you will get on your exam or it wouldn't be an exam :). Don't stress too much about them since there are only a few on the exam. Study as best you can and you will do fine!
So.... i guess i have to start Network+ first before taking security+ ? i am deciding which comptia cert to take first
This is a great question that I've answered in these two posts:
cybr.com/forums/discussion/can-you-get-the-security-without-network/
cybr.com/forums/discussion/comptia-security-and-network-which-is-easiest/
TL;DR: people tend to say the Security+ is easier than Network+, and so I'd recommend starting with the Security+ unless you already have an established background in networking
I took A, Net, now taking Sec+ in a couple weeks
Did they ask about which ports are secure or not?
Not in those exact terms, but yes, you could expect questions regarding which port numbers map to which service
Hi Cybr
Ty for great video. I’m 34 and want a job in IT field can I take sec+ exam without taking A+? I know great detail about computers
Yes
@@itsAyndy will it land any entry level job?
Assalam aleikom Hassan, I personally think that A+ can’t get you a job in the IT field and i think that it’s a waste of time to pass it. However I would recommend you to pass the CCNA to work in the network world, when you finish studying for the CCNA go and get the security+ because you need to have some network basics if you want to understand the concepts needed for the security+. But be careful i think that you can’t get a job with the security+ or it’s gonna be really hard to get it. After the security+ you have to specialise yourself on offensive security or defensive security. If you want to specialise on offensive security go for the OSCP certification that can really get you a high paid job as a pentester.
@@monceflaraki9437 I got a job with A+ and at work they’re looking for 1st Line and they would prefer A+ cert as a baseline if they have no experience.
CCNA is great and networking into Security I think is excellent
@@jason-s8c maybe for junior SOC role
Hi man I'm really nervous about taking the exam 😬 does the practice help of I have all the answers down
Went I ment answers all them from the security guide
If you're consistently getting correct answers on practice exams, that's a really good sign! Most training vendors recommend scoring 80% or above before taking the real exam. Make sure you understand the answers & why they're correct though, don't just memorize
@@Cybrcom thanks so much is it a good idea to write it all down to the answers once I get higher then 80 percent also the questions I worry more about then or not understanding the layout
Which book do you recomend to study from?
I haven't personally used books to study, but based on research I compiled a list of books I've seen/heard recommended the most: cybr.com/certifications-archives/ultimate-guide-to-passing-the-comptia-security-certification-sy0-601/#Training-Material
I think if you are breaking into the field a CompTia Security+ cert would give you a leg up
It definitely can
If your trying to get into cyber security - which one would you need to know ??
Which certification should you go with if you're trying to get into cybersec? The Security+ is oftentimes used as a starting certification
@@Cybrcom definitely security plus - but my problem is that when im applying for basic IT Helpdesk roles - im not getting anywhere! I haven't got previous experience in a similar role, so I can't even get a basic entry level role.... :( What can I do?
@@soniapuri5182 I am in the same boat. I have been working in the CyberSec industry for several years now, however in a supporting capacity (marketing not ops). I studied for 3+ months with a Udemy course (severely discounted) and got a 723 (need 750 to pass). I purchased a higher-priced study test prep with better expectations this go-round. This test is written with double negatives and complicated wording and is quite difficult for anyone unfamiliar with IT best practices (super heavy in networking). Sec+ is a benchmark for most roles, which is why come hell or high water, I will pass this exam. Hope this helps. If you take it and don't pass... take it again.
To me certifications are not nessessary unless the company requires it. I had dozens of certs now they are expired and worthless. In my experience the past 10 years most companies only care about real world experience.
As I like to say, it's not about the paper certification...it's about the journey to getting certified. If a company requires a certification and you really want to work there or work in that position, then yes, the paper certification matters. But even then, what truly matters more is what you learn in the process of getting certified. If you just practice exam dumps, you're not going to learn anything. What you memorize will go away after a short period of time. However, if you truly spend the time to learn the concepts at a deeper level, you'll develop practical knowledge and skills that will stick around for much longer and that will have legitimate value.
Certs expiring now while older certs are still alive is so unfair.
Is this the 501 or 601?
The 601. 501 was deprecated July 31st, 2021
Half the battle is memorizing terms and the other half is understanding complex concepts. You must have a great memory or study hard for years.
It is an extremely hard exam to pass today. I passed it in 2010 and haven't been able to pass it since. I've been in the business for over 30 years and haven't met anyone who has passed it yet. We all just do 40 CEU's every year. It is a scam and money making plot for CompTIA. No one needs it to be able to learn and do the job as we are doing.
It's a great money maker for CompTIA without a doubt. With that said, I'd be happy to help you & your team pass the exam. There's definitely a technique to passing it, but because you have so much experience, it wouldn't take long at all to get you ready to pass it. I'm thinking of starting to offer 2-month cohorts for businesses/government in the next couple of months, so let me know if you'd be interested!
Maybe its time for you and your colleagues to retire. I know dozens of people that pass that exam. Even people without IT experience no lie.
Don't lie, it is super hard. No one in the government keeps up with these certifications, we just do CEU's or fake doing them.
This the dude that hacked speed 😂
No it ain’t stupid
No the dude who hacked Speed does Cringe a$$ fn Content
Who is this person lol
@@Cybrcom it’s a world wide hacker that hacked the streamer Ishowspeed if u are him just know I will find you and I will
@@speedissped3967 lol!!!
Brooo really thanks for the acronyms, I'm feeling nervous about this exam 🥲
You're welcome, and don't be! Just study and I'm sure you'll do fine :)
Why did you need security plus? If you had all of these others professional certs
Because I wanted to create a course for it :). Can’t teach it effectively if I’ve never taken the exam
@@Cybrcom smart man.
Ok. I'm confused, having taken the CCNA and the Network+ classes. What are you talking about? How can you even understand the basics of computing, let alone packet, segment, or frame content if you can't understand the OSI Protocol stack and it's functions?
How is wireskark, or any other pcap analyzer output pertinent to you if you don't understand the OSI layer concepts? How do you understand IP addressing, or packet travel with respect to ARP tables or IP packet reencapsulation, if you don't know the difference between the protocols being used? How are you supposed to know the ICMP message differences between IPv6 and IPv4? I'm all ears
Can you please elaborate and provide more context? I'm not sure I understand what your question and comments have to do with our video
Thank YOU!