How hard is the CompTIA Security+ Exam? 

701 or 601?

@@Liquidhealth__Prolly 701 since 601 is out of date as of Nov 2023 and this person commented 1 day ago

​@@jaylinclark2853 nope I literally passed my 601 today. There's always a crossover period. 601 and 701 are now active. As you said, 701 was active as of Nov 23, 601 expires at the end of July, after which 701 will be the only one available until 801 is available (likely Nov 26)

Hey man! Any advice for those who started preparing fresh? (Like me)

@@anuj3070 I’d study the material (I watched professor messer’s 701 playlist at 1.75 speed and read the notes he sells) then did all of his practice tests and some from Jason Dion on udemy. Anytime I didn’t know about a specific part on a question I’d relearn it in professor messers notes or rewatch the video with it.

It really be like going from easy mode to DANTE MUST NOT BE EMPLOYED difficulty

For real, the struggle is real. I thought at least thhe security+ would get you an interview, but nah, nada.

For real, Google preached “you don’t need a degree to get a job in cybersecurity” in their certificate course…then turned off the lights.

Especially since everyone getting the shit. Realistically, it’s going to take much more than this cert which is what they don’t tell people.

@@michaelscott5962honestly the best option as I see it, is going to uni and going into a tech degree and you HAVE to find clubs or groups or internships or so on to get experience just on the resume. At this point it feels like there’s no other choice

OLine Security practice lab walkthroughs are a life saver ! Really underestimated !

@@Einzelgaenger3where do you find the lab ? Google?

Big congrats!!! Good stuff

any advice, how did you do it in 6 days

How did you manage to pass with just 6 days of studying?

​@@marioozuna2168my guess is he's a working professional in security field and he has the knowledge and skills so he just had to see the topic once and review it, since he's already familiar with the concepts.

Sending a big congrats! Love the positivity!

@@landtechjobs Hey, thanks man. Wish more people would actually commit to IT/Cyber/Programming. If you go about it the right way, all it takes is a couple of certifications, maybe a part-time at Geek Squad or something while you work on those, get the Sec+ and you’re in. From there you can pivot into many different directions. This should definitely be emphasized. Great work on the content, man.

@@landtechjobs(And great point about Net+. I had to brush over the exam, not certify, but go back and learn a lot more ‘lower-level’ processes like crimping cables, subnetting, Windows OS as a primary UNIX-user… You could get a system administrator and a red-teamed, they’re both guaranteed to know more than the other in some aspect of IT, in case anybody reads this post. It’s still a constant grind.)

any advices

​@allanswers4955 I'd say, try to remember your terms and acronyms. I barely passed by 2 points, but imo I made it due to knowing my terms and acronyms allowing me to sus out the wrong answers in the objectives boosting my chances of passing. So try to get them down. U may not know 100% what they do, but u should have an idea

Nice!!

Just got laid off today lol

Why's that happening?

@@anuj3070 "Restructuring", debt management, forcing people into hybrid work structure, automating-out jobs and trimming down teams to 1-2 people... Could be in preparation for some bigger economic issue coming though.

This is an important point to note. The tech job market is a roller coaster ride right now! I've had my fair share of twists and turns too. But let's not forget, tech's long-term trend is all about growth and innovation. Remember the days when applying to a few dozen jobs did the trick? Well, now it's more like a hundred applications to find that opportunity. There are also jobs one should stay away from, and I've thought about making a video on the red flags to look out for. Needless to say, it's a jungle out there. Then there's the hiring process itself, which could use a revamp. We need better ways for candidates to showcase their skills without jumping through so many hoops. This is less an issue for entry level roles, but as you gain more experience, you'll find the technical interviews can be pretty ridiculous. The market is very tough right now, and I've experienced the pain of this myself personally. I feel for anyone who is currently looking. Having said that, if you love technology and don't want a boring job, but rather one that is filled with excitement, remember that the over arching long-term trend for tech is a story of growth. Several years back, one might have had to only apply for several dozen jobs before seeing success. In this market, I now recommend candidates have the expectation that they will have to apply for several hundred job applications. Some have success with just a few applications, but it's important for those just getting into this to understand what they're up against. The most important thing to do is stay persistent. Apply, apply apply. Then apply some more. If you keep applying, a door will open.

@@anuj3070 The economy is in the shitter rn. Not even regular jobs that you could get at Target or Walmart is an easy interview. I have 2 - 3 years of customer service experience and i applied to like 700+ jobs and ive only gotten 5 - 10 interviews the job market is crazy rn. I remember back a year ago i tested my chances of getting a new job i applied to like 50 jobs and gotten the same amount of 5 - 10 interviews

Absolutely! Really enjoy making these!

@@landtechjobsand it shows mate!

@LeekTech This is a great point! In your opinion, which is the hardest of the trifecta? A+ or Net+?

@@landtechjobs my brother in Christ, if he were to say A+ would you not laugh your ass off?

Yeah that's fair lol

@@TsunamiDragonEX

You found A+ and N+ harder than Sec+... interesting

Im trying to erase this from my brain... but i have A+ Net+ Sec+ & CySA+

@@kylemcdonald4795 gj bro

@@kylemcdonald4795do you have a job in the field? I try not to get scared by the fear mongering of RU-vid videos saying the industry is down…. I believe if you are competent social and work at it you can get a good solid job.

Its not easy to actually gauge how difficult something is going to be to a newcomer when you yourself are not one. A professor should pass each exam they administer with 100% every time, because they know the material that well. To that professor, the material is easy. The security+ is going to be difficult to you if you are new to IT or if you have not studied security for long. However, it is considered beginner level knowledge in terms of the field of security. Out of A+, Net+, and Sec+, the Sec+ is probably the easiest

Hi @Robdoodle, when you took the exam, did you do the PBQs first or save them for last? I usually recommend (as most do) taking the PBQs last. I personally skipped the PBQs when I took the exam, and I circled back to them at the end. Knowing your port numbers and their protocols, as well as knowing how to solve at least basic IP address and subnetting questions is necessary to pass the PBQs. If you understand the protocols and what is running on each port, then you should be in decent shape for the PBQs. Hoping this helps :--)