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Security+ Preparation for Exam

A5hley — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:14:10 +0000

Hello All,
I am currently reading the Sybex 4th Ed book in preparation to take the CompTIA Security+ exam.

I was wondering what is the best additional things I can do to assist with this.
I am where possible using my current position as a system admin to assist with gaining security experience and knowledge.

I was thinking the next best thing, atleast for the exam, might be an Exam Simulator, but they look expensive.
Any suggestions would be appreciated as I have seen a few InfoSec guys on here with Sec+, CISSP etc.

Thanks,
Ashley

Networking certifications

Jahamlin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:11:25 +0000

I am currently enrolled in a Network Engineer program in Windsor, Ontario Canada. Before beginning this program I have to make a choice about entering the program just after the A+ portion and begin with Network+ or wait 3 months and start in the new year. I have spoken with admissions about my college diploma as well as my 15 years experience with computers.

An argument developed between two consellors and they decided to speak their minds. One couselor said it is too difficult to start without A+ first while the other said my previous experience and education will allow me to take A+ at the end with no worries.

The program consists of the following:

CompTIA A+ Operating Systems

CompTIA A+ Hardware

CompTia Network+

70-620 & 70-622: Microsoft Windows Vista Client Configuration

Blackberry Support Specialist

MCITP: Server Administrator

70-640 Active Directory

70-642 Windows Network Infrastructure

70-646 Windows Server Adminstrator

Scripting with Windows Powershell

Virtualization Technology

CompTIA Linux+

70-236 MS Exchange Server 2007

BlackBerry Certified System Administrator

BlackBerry Certified Server Support Specialist

70-431 MS SQL Server 2005

The program is 50 weeks in length and includes 14 exam vouchers. Has anyone out there taken a program similar to this and would you agree with my thinking that if I can’t pass the rest of this on its own then it really doesn’t matter when A+ is administered. I need to know before investing $20,000.

CompTIA Network+ 2009

Piztola — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:04:20 +0000

What book or online testing practice will be better to study for Comptia network+ 2009 exam?

Is this network certification path good for an aspiring ethical hacker?

NetworkingATE — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:29:37 +0000

Hi there!

I am a student that’s currently getting a degree that focuses on networking and ethical hacking. I am working to earn a few certifications while holding a part time job for experience. From beginner to expert, I am aiming to achieve the following certifications (in order):

1) CompTIA Network+
2) CCENT
3) CCNA
4) CompTIA Security+
5) MCSA Security
6) MCSE

Is the path right for a student that has some hands on experience doing labs, but no working experience?

Yours sincerely,
B.