Considerations for the Security+ Exam

I’ve worked on the operational side of cybersecurity, compliance, and risk vendors for around four years. This experience exposed me to the terminology and landscape, but I lacked the technical depth of an industry professional. In prepping for the exam, I did the following:
I read and took every practical in the CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Third Edition (Exam SY0-501) by Glen E. Clarke. This took me about eight weeks reading 100 pages per week.
I created and studied flashcards to memorize protocols, commands, encryption algorithms, and the like.
I took several practice exams on ExamCompass, as well as all the exams that came with the CompTIA study guide.

Talk to an industry professional

I took Sec+ because I wanted to gain—and test—my foundational knowledge and identify areas of interest, but this approach may not be a fit for everyone. For example, I’ve been advised in the past to take SANS courses to understand the different disciplines, instead of taking the Security+ exam. There are also a number of more specialized exams (CISSP, CEH) that may be better suited for your career objectives. Talk to a cybersecurity professional to gain a better understanding of the requirements for specific career goals.

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