RE: Security+ Advice

["KelliK" <kkwiatko () chorus net>]

I agree completely! I used the Sybex Study guide and failed the first time
even though I had already passed the GSEC Sec Essentials exam. The Comptia
phrasing is a bit vague at times. 

TCat's book/PDF is a very good study guide.

Kkwiatko



-----Original Message-----
From: Airn LeBus [mailto:alebus () govplace com]
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 1:39 PM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: RE: Security+ Advice


As someone who only used one tool (www.smartforce.com) to study for the
Security+ (and regretted it when I had to take the test twice to pass
it), I would recommend using at least a couple different resources. It
seems that books/study guides/etc often seem a bit patchy in their
coverage of the subject matter. The test is a bit weird too, IMHO.

Airn LeBus
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rodney Green [mailto:rgreen () cinchhost com] 
> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 11:22 AM
> To: Stephen G; security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: Re: Security+ Advice
>
>
> > I am a System Admin of 6 years with a MCSE, CNE, and CCNA. I would 
> > like to begin a transition into the security side of IT, and figure 
> > that
> the
> > Security+ certification would be a good place to start. 
> Also I can use 
> > Security+ it
> > for credit
> > toward the new "MCSE +Security" which makes it extra useful. I am
> confident
> > I have a good foundation in security, but would like to hear some 
> > recommendations from the list members on books they may 
> have used for 
> > the
> > Security+.

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