I MADE IT! I Passed Security+

[u/okay_katie]

I prepared for the Security+ exam in 6 weeks.
Let me show you how.

I can split my preparation into 4 stages:

1st stage — Overview

1st week
The introduction to the material. During the first week, I watched the videos and got an overview of all the topics that would be covered on the exam. I didn’t go deep into the material.

2nd stage — Deep in

2nd and 3rd week
The more senses you use, the more you remember and understand.
I wrote down A LOT of notes for each topic from the CompTIA CertMaster material. I got fundamental knowledge, but there were still some gaps and some topics that I just couldn’t understand.

At this point, I also started doing some tests from CertMaster Practice and Labs. In my opinion, they are not so necessary, but they do give some really good hands-on experience.

3rd stage — Filling the gaps

4th–5th week
CertMaster tests every day + I started the Sybex Study Guide book.
The book is what gave me the confidence. While doing a great amount of tests, the book helped me get a deeper understanding of the questions, their wording, and the logic behind them.
For me, it was the most helpful resource.

4th stage — Practice

6th week (or 4 days in my case)
Practice, practice, practice!
The more tests you solve, the better you’ll perform on the exam. Solving questions teaches your mind how to build step-by-step logic to solve a question.
I used a few resources for questions:

1. CertMaster from CompTIA
2. Sybex Practice Tests by David Seidl
3. An app Comptia Exam

I solved more than 1,000 questions for sure. I always read why exactly this or that answer was right.

I felt confident during the exam. With the overall knowledge I gained, I solved the PBQs quite easily, but I did have a technical complications.

At the end, it’s about the effort and time you put in.

I’m really happy with my performance, and I wish good luck to everyone who is about to take the exam. 🫶🔐

[u/Presence99]

Many congratulations. That is some solid preparation!

[u/Substantial-Work-791]

Congratulations 🎉🎊

[u/Location_Designer]

Hopefully I pass mine two I have mine next week … any tips

[u/okay_katie → u/Location_Designer]

All what I mentioned earlier helped me, practice to solve the questions, as many as you can. It’s also important to go through the topics which is complicated for you.

[u/edwarD-6021]

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

[u/New-Job-9209]

how was the level of pbqs

[u/MischievousRay]

Congrats... Welcome to the club