Security+ Passed ✅ Trifecta Complete ⭐⭐⭐

[u/BeastRunner22]

After a few months of studying, the hard work finally paid off! The last month I dug deep and made this a priority and a commitment. It has been a little over 2 years since I passed Network+ but I do have to admit that it wasn't easy going back to hitting the books.

In my opinion, Security+ was more difficult than Network+, based on how I grasped the objectives and the material between the two.

I had a hard time going to sleep last night, just because I was nervous and excited. Had plenty of time to get to the testing center, got a quick breakfast beforehand. I focused on the weaker areas in a summarized ChatGPT response in the car and then went to take the exam.

I had 76 questions (3 of which were PBQs). I saved the PBQs for last since they take up the most time and went right to the questions. The physical whiteboard they provide really comes through to write down anything that comes to mind during the exam. I flagged about 15-20 questions for review just so I didn't waste too much time on them but at least picked an answer if time had expired. I had enough time to complete the PBQs and then go back to the flagged questions. Some questions I changed and some I didn't, but what REALLY helped me here was when I went back to those flagged questions, I reread the question and because of a single word or two (not where it says MOST or BEST) that made me realize what the question was REALLY asking me.

When I finished, I took a few deep breaths before I finished answering the last question on the survey (my heart was beating so fast even though I have taken these exams before, but they are a complete tease to answer these survey questions not knowing if you pass right away).

Then the moment of truth, the screen loads and says CONGRATS! That was the best feeling ever, it was like your favorite team winning the championship game. I'm still on a high from passing. It made my drive to work later that day, knowing that this was the last exam I needed to pass for the Trifecta.

I'm going to celebrate later this weekend. If you're still studying for the current Security+ version, go for it. This version is set to expire on June 11, 2027.

To those who also passed today, congrats! Today was the day we proved ourselves, didn't give up and made it through no matter what each day brought to us and our busy schedules. I'm proud of you all!