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CompTIA's Security+ certification
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| zantar@verizon.net 2004-02-22, 4:24 pm |
| Has anyone taken this course? I was reading some information about it.
I was wondering what anyones experiences was on who studied and took
the exam. What are the best reference materials and what they feel
like the value is of this in the job market.
Thanks
Nate
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| Will Dormann 2004-02-22, 5:23 pm |
| zantar@verizon.net wrote:
> Has anyone taken this course? I was reading some information about it.
> I was wondering what anyones experiences was on who studied and took
> the exam. What are the best reference materials and what they feel
> like the value is of this in the job market.
In my mind, it's significantly more difficult than A+ and Network+. (I
think that having those certs would aid in obtaining Security+, though
it's not a requirement)
I highly recommend the Syngress Security+ study guide. I also looked
through the ExamCram Security+ book, and while it helped, I don't think
it goes into enough detail. (which I guess might be expected, due to
the nature of the book)
-WD
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| I took security plus last year. My thought was that A+ was more difficult,
then again I really dislike opening up my machine. I used Network Security
Fundamentals from thomson/course technologies. It will help to have both A+
and Net+. You will also need a decent understanding of security concepts
and how they apply to end users and admins.
As far as value, I have not seen any plus since passing. It is a nice
starter test on the way to other security certs. I took the test because I
won a free voucher at a security conference.
The last note. The test is a mile wide in content but only an inch deep. A
lot of material but not deep into any topic.
Hope this helps
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> Has anyone taken this course? I was reading some information about it.
> I was wondering what anyones experiences was on who studied and took
> the exam. What are the best reference materials and what they feel
> like the value is of this in the job market.
>
> Thanks
> Nate
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