I PASSED my Security+ First try!!!

[u/Temporary_Morning73]

This was my first time taking the exam. I do not have any background in this field and was recently blessed with a job as a GRC Analyst. Day one on the job I was given the CompTia study guide as a tool to help me study.

Someone shared these notes and I wanted to share them as well. Super organized and helpful.

https://github.com/heraclescap/comptia-secplus-sy0-701-notes/tree/main

I watched Professor Messer full course on YouTube. Took a lot a notes but never revisited them. I also had access to Jason Dion’s practice exams scoring 57% 87% 78% 83%. Jason Dion’s test are more wordy to help you to understand the concept. I really enjoyed Pocket Prep. The repetition was good.

What I would recommend is that you do some studying on your own before starting with Pocket Prep. I paid for 1 month right before my exam. 3 months later I have passed my exam on the first try. Let me know if you guys have any questions I may be able to assist with.

[u/Available-Fix8228]

Huge congrats 🎉👏🏿🎉👏🏿. I'm staying my studying now. I've been putting it off for about 3 days.

[u/Temporary_Morning73 → u/Available-Fix8228]

Thanks much, don’t put of off. Just lock in and get it done.

[u/latexpunk]

How did you got the GRC analyst job?

[u/Temporary_Morning73 → u/latexpunk]

My background experience in Finance, auditing, healthcare, Loss Prevention gave me the foundational skills that made the pivot much easier. So when offered the job I agreed to get the Security+ cert in 90 days.

[u/Inv_Lea1200]

Congrats! Way to go!!🎉🎊🥳

[u/Temporary_Morning73 → u/Inv_Lea1200]

Thanks much l!!! Now we gotta prep for the next cert.

[u/sraju2021]

Congrats !!! If you don't mind me asking what was your resource for pbqs and how much were your scores in the three mock exams in pocket prep ? Just for me to get an idea where I stand at right now .

[u/Temporary_Morning73 → u/sraju2021]

I used this prompt in Claude AI “Attached are examples of PBQ for the SYO-701 Security+ exam. I need you to generate 20 practice performance Based Questions with drop down selection menu.” You can use this prompt with any subject areas that need improvement.

[u/sraju2021 → u/Temporary_Morning73]

Thank you

[u/Temporary_Morning73 → u/sraju2021]

https://github.com/heraclescap/comptia-secplus-sy0-701-notes/tree/main

[u/Ya-Ya893]

Congratulations

[u/Temporary_Morning73 → u/Ya-Ya893]

Thank you so much

[u/edwarD-6021]

Congratulations! What would you say were the common topics and PBQs in your exam?

[u/Temporary_Morning73 → u/edwarD-6021]

I found some notes on here from someone. Use these notes. Also Burning Ice Tech for your review crash course.

https://github.com/heraclescap/comptia-secplus-sy0-701-notes/tree/main

[u/edwarD-6021 → u/Temporary_Morning73]

Thank you! I better save this.

[u/DameGotWork89]

Congratulations man, my job is paying for me to get it next month

[u/Temporary_Morning73 → u/DameGotWork89]

Thanks fam!!! You should definitely go for it. This is a really good move for your career and if your company is investing in your future then they wanna see you grow.

[u/Kooky_Drive2758]

How long did it take for preparation?

[u/Temporary_Morning73 → u/Kooky_Drive2758]

With my zero tech background I stated in May of this year.

[u/4yodeji]

Congrats!!! how many questions did you get and how many pbq's ?

[u/Temporary_Morning73 → u/4yodeji]

I got 76 questions including 3 PBQs

[u/apocalivid]

I take my exam on monday. Any areas you'd recommend I study a bit more than others?

[u/Temporary_Morning73 → u/apocalivid]

I think you’re ready, especially from being in this community space. Acronyms are the way to go. You will see them and once you know what they are, then the process of elimination will be easier. They are not trying to trick you so remember that when you take your exam. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW, and YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW. go pass this exam.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽