How I passed the CompTIA Security+ Exam in 1 month.
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- I was able to complete my CompTIA Security+ certification in just over a month. In this video I’m going to talk about the strategy I used to pass, and how it helped me to land a job as a Network Administrator with a significant raise in salary.
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Just passed the 701. It was a lot easier than I expected
That's great!! Congratulations
helpful and encouraging thank you for taking the time to make this video!
It’s moments like these why you got to love CZcams’s algorithm. Thank you for the content just gearing up to do mine took me about three months working full time.
Good luck with the exam!!! And thanks for watching!👍🏼
You've got potential with this channel dude keep it up
Thank you!! Will do👍🏼 thanks for watching!
Great video. The channel gonna blow up for sure if you do vids like this. Keep it up!!
Thanks so much for watching!! Will do!👍🏼
You have clear voice that is perfect for a video tutorials. I hope you'll do one. 😊
Thank you! I plan to👍🏼 thanks for watching!!
CONGRATS, firstly. Secondly awesome and informative video. You have a good voice for YT.
Thank you...Twice!! I appreciate it, thanks for watching!
appreciate ! all the best in future
Thanks for watching!!👍🏼
Very informative, thank you. I’m going to try your route as well.
No problem, thanks for watching!
Thank u so much for all the tips. and Congratulaions
Of course!! Thanks for watching!!👍🏼😄
watched this the night before my exam and passed last week - goud content 💐
Awesome, congratulations!!👏🎊
Great tips!! Some of them are great for test taking in general 👍🏻
Thank you!! Always good to have lots of different resources at your disposal!👍🏼😄
Thank you for this advice! 🙏
Thank you, Zak. Very informative video :)
Thanks for watching!! Glad it was helpful!👍🏼
Just subbed, I like the potential of this page
Keep it up bro!
Thank you so much!! Will do!
Thanks a Bunch Sir, Very Helpful Information You have here.
Thank you! Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful👍🏼
I'm currently a network technician and hoping to get into security stuff, thanks for this video! Currently studying for sec +
Awesome!! Thanks for watching, and good luck with your studies/taking the exam!
I just finished the bootcamp offered by NYU and ThriveDx. But imma still getting these books to reinforce what I learnt in the program cause I don't think im ready to give the exam right away. Nervous but excited to jump in this field. Is all new for me. Thank you for the guiding.
Sounds awesome, good for you! Thanks for watching and good luck with your studies!!
I'm in a Thrivedx bootcamp also why aren't you ready to take the exam yet?
I’m planning to do my Sec+ exam by the end of September this year. Last week I barely passed my network+. It was quite overwhelming as I didn’t think I was going to make it, but I scored enough points to pass, thankfully.
Assuming Sec+ might be harder I’m giving myself a little more time to prepare for it.
Congrats on passing Net+!! I understand, it can definitely be overwhelming. But having a leg up in the Networking department will definitely help, and you can focus on other areas that aren't as familiar while you study. Best of luck and thanks for watching!
Network Plus is harder than sec+. It goes in depth with networking which is a complex topic. I am sure you will find Sec+ more manageable
I took sec+ two days ago and passed it wasn’t bad.
@@Demoxx1 Good for you, that's awesome!!👍
@@ZakJaeb thank you!
thanks for the advice!!! much love
Thanks for watching!!
Congratulations...! Your recommendations are very useful, I will take all these tips. I'll tell you how it went when I do it. Thank you
Awesome, best of luck and thanks for watching!!
Great Video Zak!
I just subscribed!
Looking into getting CompTIA certified
Awesome, thanks so much for watching and subscribing!!👍🏼😄
Thanks Zak, I really enjoyed this video, Keep it up thanks :)
Thanks for watching!!
@@ZakJaeb I will come back when I pass my security + and let you know!
@@Trentvucich good luck!! You can do it👍🏼
Your story is very inspiring , i like.
Thanks for watching!!
Also, dont just skip the questions but give your best answer and flag them for review later. The danger of just skipping them is that you might forget or not have enough time especially if youre saving the PBQs for last and youre hung up on the PBQs
That is pretty quick, good stuff, especially getting an understanding of the comptia way of asking q's
Btw get certified get ahead book was awesome, loved the simpsons refs, RIP Darril Gibson ❤
Thanks!! Thanks for watching!👍🏼 yeah I really think that book is the best to learn the concepts. But that’s too bad, I didn’t know he passed away😔
No offense, but every time I hear people making videos with a similar title, 9 out 10 times they already are working in the IT field or have a degree in IT. It's very misleading.
Great tips, appreciate the Quizlet link as well. How has your experience been as a Network Administrator so far? Did you have prior experience? I am looking to get into a similar field and eventually transition into Cybersecurity.
Awesome, thanks for watching!! Glad I could provide some value. It’s been great so far! I definitely lucked out with finding a great employer. It’s a smaller company so I wear a lot of different hats in terms of support and running the network. The benefit of that is getting the opportunity to work on a lot of different projects including the security of the business. I have worked in IT support, Helpdesk, and managed services where I worked with a lot of different clients and their networks. I think that’s a great plan to use your next position as a stepping stone into cybersecurity! Best of luck, and keep learning!!
Hello, there is actually a site for my employees, but there is a fee of 60 dollars. This fee is a big fee for me in Turkey. What source are you working from?
Been using Professor Messer to study for Sec+ and I find he covers alot of ground. Goal is take it the exam at the start of July
Yep, Professor Messer is great. Good luck on your exam! And thanks for watching!
You pass?
Did you pass
Great contents and inspiring 👏🏽
Thank you! Appreciate you watching!👍🏼
I started with a major in computer science, I didnt know much about it and I thought it would be fun. I soon realized I didnt like it because it focus on something that I have very little interest. Cybersecurity is something I was looking for, because i like to learn how to hack and protect from cyber attacks. But as like computer science, I have very little knowledge of it. I wonder if there is an way I could gain experience or maybe a job?
I would highly recommend CTF sites like Hack the Box and Try Hack Me! They are very practical and provide lots of hands on experience whether you’re interested in blue team or red. Thanks for watching!!
The Air Force only gives us two weeks. 😂😂 Great tips
WOW! That is a quick turnaround haha Thanks for watching!!
Please share your study tips 😅
@@noj1yt Studied 8+ hours a day. Broke down different topics into sub topics like "Incident Response" into Incident Response Plan, IR Terms, IR Team, and etc. In order words, I cut information down into smaller bites that make up the whole steak itself. Then tackled the next topic. For the acronyms and terms, it was all just brute memorization using my own homemade-flash cards.
I’m leaving for AF BMT soon, what’s your MOS?
@@IsaiahSterlin 1D7X1E Client Systems
This is great inspiration. I got my A+ Cert last year and I was planning on Network+ until I ran into this. I want to eventually move into Cybersecurity (currently IT Support). Could I go straight to Security+ or should I take Network+ first?
I definitely think you could go straight to Security+. Always good to know the basics of networking and you could revisit in the future, but I don't think that you need your Net+ to go for Security+. Thanks for watching!
@@ZakJaeb Thank you so much. It’s decided, Security+ here we go!
Why not major in computer science. The competition is high. Most jobs will look over you for someone who have a bachelor's in computer science. Especially if you don't have experience. this advice is coming from someone who have a B.S in Computer Science.
@@truegrizzlesfan2292most jobs don't give a shit about degrees...
@@SuperSaiyan3577fyh yeep! And hey, sometimes its about who you know in the field that can help you. Kinda unfair but true lol
Taking this next month!
Good luck to you!! Thanks for watching👍🏼
Cool thanks.
Great video sir.
Im an information systems student with cybersecurity as a Track, so basically I took “Fundamentals of Cybersecurity”, “Secure software development”, and “Security Risk Management, Governance, and Control”.
Do you think after getting Bs on all of them makes me ready for the security plus exam?
Thank you!
Possibly, I think that as long as you go through the exam objectives and are able to check off most of them then you should be fine.
I think another option would be to take a look at the practice exam book that I linked in the description or find a free sample online. If you score well and feel like you know the acronyms and content then you'll do fine!
Thanks for watching!
I agree with alot of your points, great made video.
I have my first Cyber related job interview on friday and im still yet to do this exam but i defnitely have been learning it in a similar way!
Thank you!! Good luck with your interview!👍
Is the only certification you have the Comptia ?
@@1dgrandson Yes, just Security+.
@@ZakJaeb would you recommend CompTia A+ before Security +. I was looking tin to HACC which is the #1 tech school in PA that has 5 day courses and offers the rest to get your certs. I do better cramming the work in and getting it done opposed to dragging it out. What would you recommend?
@@dominiquewilson Hi Dominique, if you have no prior technology experience at all, I would probably recommend CompTIA A+ first. But if doing the certs in a more intensive, one-shot fashion works best for you, I say go for it! But keep in mind that it is also meant to be a learning process and it's not just about the end goal of obtaining the certification. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
Hi Zak, thanks for the tips. I have a question. I have no experience in cyber security but I have been doing Application Performance for more than 5 years. I analyze CPU Utilization, memory usage, battery drainage on mobile devices, and fix the code in Java, SQL, php, JavaScript. I do lots and lots of load tests, capacity planning, stress tests for big eCommerce sites as well as Enterprise sites in AWS and Azure. Now I want to move to the Security domain. Will the Security+ certificate open the door for me into Cybersecurity job? Thanks!
Hi Xiu, thanks for watching! I think the Security+ definitely could open those doors. And it sounds like you already have a good amount of experience in tech in general. The coding knowledge will also be a factor that can help you stand out from the crowd. It never hurts to have a few certifications under your belt, mixed with some practical knowledge. Best of luck on your journey!
Good Video 👍
Thanks for watching!!
Subscribed! ❤ When did you take your exam? What are the parts of the exam you had the most difficult time?
Thank you!! And thanks for watching! I took my exam in the Fall of last year. The performance based questions were definitely the most difficult. Most of that was due to there being lot's of different choices. I saved those until the end so the pressure was on in terms of making sure I completed everything before my time was up.
@@ZakJaeb Are there any performance based sites (for security plus to study from) out there you could recommend?
Thanks :)
I've got my exam scheduled in 2 weeks at my work's test center. Fingers crossed, but it is time to grind out this subject to make sure my understanding is more than just average. I can't say that I want to pay for this cert again just because I failed this attempt lol.
I understand that feeling for sure!!! 💰 But you’ve got this! Good luck on exam day!!😄👍🏼
@@ZakJaeb passed with a 757. That was close!
@@ceooftorment927 but you passed!! And that’s what matters. Hell yeah!!! Good for you!👍🏼🙌🏼
I finished my Masters in Cyber Security and jumped into CySA+ and passed earlier this week. But im thinking of doing this before PenTest+
Wow! Good for you. How was the CySA+? I've thought about that cert, I know it's a bit more practical and focused on the analyst/blue team side of things.
Thanks for watching!
@@ZakJaeb It was hard in that I am married with kids. I was doing intense study during my free time. I thought I failed exam but just about passed. I used the CompTIA Q&A with context as a study aid. TryHackMe helped also
Hello, there is actually a site for my employees, but there is a fee of 60 dollars. This fee is a big fee for me in Turkey. What source are you working from?
Hi Zak, am one of your followers, am doing my master degree on cs and my graduation project this semester is in cybersecurity... I don't have that much experience on the field. Do you think I can find a job ? or I need to start working on a certificates after graduating?
Well it sounds to me like you're perfectly prepped to find some awesome opportunities after graduation! Developers are highly sought after for cybersecurity and many people think development is one of the most important skills in order to succeed. It makes sense right? If you know how software and apps are built, it makes it that much easier to reverse engineer them and find their weaknesses.
As far as certifications, you could definitely pursue some base level certs like the Security+ or if you're more interested in Pentesting, the eLearnSecurity eJPT. Look into the Try Hack Me and Hack the Box platforms as well for getting some hands-on learning.
With a Master's in CS and a final project focused on cybersecurity, I definitely think you'll be able to find something after graduation.
Hope this helps, I wish you the best of luck!! And thanks for watching and subscribing!😄
Hey bro, did you do any LABS for sec +? is it on the test??
For a visual learner would you think this is more more helpful than others such as Professor Messer and Mike Myers? I know everyone learns the same just curious for your opinion. Thanks! BTW yes the acronyms are the most comprehensive part of the exam when it comes to memorizing imo.
I guess that depends, I personally like how Mike Chapple presented the content. But I know that many people swear by Prof. Messer and Mike Myers. I personally could never get past Mike Myers goofiness haha! But it works for some😂
Hello, there is actually a site for my employees, but there is a fee of 60 dollars. This fee is a big fee for me in Turkey. What source are you working from?
Out of all those recourses which one was the most beneficial for you when it came to learning the material fast.
Honestly the Get Certified, Get Ahead book was the best resource for me. It’s very well organized and I felt that it explained the topics the best!
@@ZakJaeb thanks man
Should I skip Net+? I have A+ and some Cyber knowledge (non-work) because I've always been interested in it. I'm also in the Info Tech role and do security stuff in this role as well.
With that experience I would definitely say that it’s worth it to skip the Net+! Maybe come back to it in the future or look into the CCNA if you’re really interested in the networking side of things. It sounds to me like you’re perfectly prepped to go after the Sec+!!
Thanks for watching and best of luck!!👍🏼
@@ZakJaeb Thank you so much Zak!!!!
Dear ,
I am really confused , there are plenty of sources for studying on internet and i have no idea from where and with which one of them , should i start
would you please help me ?
😍😍😍
Quick question, I have about 6 months of NOC Tech experience, basically help desk for the NOC, do you think I can skip A+? Or should I still I get it, I’m studying for Security+ now about 2 hours a day, hoping to take in about a month
I’m trying to transfer to the Cyber Security Department after my 1 year, one of the associate security analysts roles
@@justine42050 If that's what you're gunning for and you already have that experience in a NOC role, I definitely think you're good to skip A+. The CompTIA suggested progression is A+ then Network+, then Security+ so you get your Sec+ and you're good to go!
I think it also really comes down to the role you're interested in, A+ is a very base level, broad scope of IT knowledge. I never took the A+ exam, but I did go through the course programs at an older job. It really is more focused on Helpdesk and Tech Support.
Best of luck to you, and thanks for watching!!
@@ZakJaeb sweet just the answer I was hoping for, yea I did about the half of Mike Meyers A+ Udemy course, and was realizing through the course that I know everything he is talking about and/or will learn it lol
But yea that’s good, I was gonna get Sec+ then CCNA just because networking knowledge is a must for most Cyber Security jobs, and then get CYSA and pent+! Looking forward to this journey
I don't have any IT background, but I would like to build the career in Cybersecurity, do you think if I study little bit longer than normal lets say 2 may be 3 months, will I be able to pass the exam and will I have minimum understanding to do smth in cybersecurity?
I definitely think that will be a reasonable amount of time for studying and hopefully passing the exam! But as far as a career, I would use the experience you gain from Security+ to look for an entry-level job in IT with the hopes of moving up and working in security in the future.
Any Tips for Performance Based Questions, i can’t find ones to study that were like the exam.
I gotta be honest, those are pretty hard to come by. I think it might just be due to how little instructors are allowed to divulge from the actual exam questions. Here is one resource that I used with a short sample of questions: cybr.com/courses/comptia-security-sy0-601-practice-exams/lessons/performance-based-questions-1/.
I would also definitely recommend that Get Certified, Get Ahead book as listed in the video description. I think he does the best job of talking through real-life scenarios to apply the Security+ concepts.
Hope that helps! Good luck with your studies!
Gotcha, thank you i’ll look into that website, but the course i took didn’t touch on them at all and all the videos i’ve seen online are nothing like the ones in test. thanks!
@@ZakJaeb I asked the same question above and then seen this so no need to answer the above lol, thanks for the incite.
Passed today!
@@brendanlapinski6283 AWESOME!!! Congrats!!🙌🏼
Which certification would you recommend between the comptia security+, Google cybersecurity certificate and the EC-council certified cybersecurity technician?
I would definitely say the Security+ if only for the CompTIA name and brand recognition within the industry.
The Google certification does look interesting especially since some of it appears to be project based and more hands on. But I think that it's just too new to tell if it carries any weight when trying to get a job.
EC Council also looks interesting but I don't know too much about it.
For now I would say that for a baseline security cert, Security+ is the way to go.
Thanks for watching and good luck on your journey!
@@ZakJaeb thank you so much for the info. How about the EC-council certified network defender. Do you know anything about it?
@@calvinrasefako I actually have never heard of that. Did a quick search and definitely seems to be a lot more focused on Endpoint and Network security so probably way more hands on than Security+. Definitely seems more suited to someone looking to focus on Blue Team hardening and defending of networks. Looks cool!
Wish I can pass this exam, I don't even know where to start.
Don’t give up before you even start! Try out some of the free resources I mentioned. You can definitely make it happen
what are your thoughts on ccna?
If you want to focus on Networking, CCNA is definitely the gold standard cert. It dives much deeper than event he Network+ and is a lot more hands on.
If i get the google cybersecurity certificate is security+ necessary ?
It all kind of depends. I'm not super familiar with the material on the Google cybersecurity certificate and it might very well cover all of the same material as the Security+. However, that cert is still very new and isn't as well recognized as the Sec+ from CompTIA. So for now, I would say go for the Security+.
Good luck on your journey and thanks for watching!
Is it possible to pass this exam without any prior IT knowledge?
Definitely!! The Security+ is a starter exam. While it can help to have a bit of prior networking/IT experience under your belt, it’s not required.
Good luck on your journey and thanks for watching!
Hey Zak. Can you just look at things or cheat using your laptop? Is it an option to help you pass or is it controlled in any way?¿ thanks¡
Nope, not at all. You have to have your webcam on the entire time and your computer is monitored by an exam proctor. You can’t even have anything on or around your desk! They are very strict about it when taking the exam from home. With good reason!
@@ZakJaeb Thanks for the answer¡¡¡
you still think is important to get sec+?
I think that depends on where you’re at in your career! I think for a lot of people it’s a good place to start.
Is a web designer different to a web developer? Surely web developers would not be earning 30k less than network admins?
Yes, absolutely. Web designer is a more creative role with a little bit of development work. I was working on Wordpress websites and graphics. Web developer usually means coding and either front-end or back-end development.
@@ZakJaeb I see, congratulations on the move!
I did it in 17 days.
Wow!!! Good for you!🙌🏼
@@ZakJaeb I have passed the Network+, Security+, and Cloud+ since last Aug. 29th and earned those certifications and 2 professional certifications from Comptia. I do have over 30 years experience in IT though. I just never tried to get certified before. I am waiting for the result from the CYSA+ beta exam I took in November. That would net me another professional certification, as well. I am now studying for the Linux+, CCNA, and AWS Certified practitioner certifications. I use my many years of experience combined with brute force studying methods to pass.
SIX DAYS IF YOU ARE IN THE US ARMY!
Everybody in the US Armed Forces that has an IT specialty takes a 5 day course and test out on SATURDAY!
This is how I did for Network+ and Security+ back to back. So in the same month in 2 working weeks I came out with 2 certifications. As much as I will like to think I am a genius, I am not.
They key... MOTIVATION and DISCIPLINE!
If I tell you, you cant do your job without this piece of paper and you will be doing some low skilled work, you will rise to the occasion.
CASP for officers is another one week course, the same with Ethical Hacker.
ONE MONTH? That is a waste of a lifetime!!!
Did you have any prior experience though?
@@chrisc3327The military
feels like you're trolling but how much did you study everyday?
this person aint lying, i went in army for simliar job in IT, i was 25U (Signal Support System Specialist), i was jack of all trades in IT but master of none. The course you go through is seriously really accelerated and super fast, i know for a fact i barely made it through SEC+ because that shit was super DENSE with acronyms. You really gotta take your time and learn at your own pace and style. For most people i know they learn through video PLUS a book to go over a chapter you are most confused about, it seriously helps!
You’re smart, let’s be honest, you’re riding hard on your genetics
Whaddya gonna do uh??🤷🏼♂️
I'd like to know if this comptia certification is enough to get you a job in cybersécurity, can anyone respond to me ?😅
You much experience in IT did you have
Around 5 years. But that’s certainly not a barrier to entry at all!! This was the first Security focused path I’ve gone down
@@ZakJaeb Question. I am 20 years old doing school part time. Graduated high school with my AA. Taking a break from school and was recommended to get into cybersecurity. Currently studying for my Comptia / security + certifications. Are there jobs out there willing to offer a position so th the credibility of having those two certifications?
@@1dgrandson When you say those two certifications, what other certification from Comptia are you referring to? The Security+ is a Comptia cert.
There are definitely jobs out there that will accept certifications. However, I would highly recommend trying to take on some personal projects that you can show as portfolio pieces as well. Especially if you don't have any prior experience at all.
Most likely you'll be starting out in a more generalized IT Support/Administrator role where you'll get an opportunity to work on cybersecurity related projects. This can help you decide which avenue you want to focus on. I have a new video coming out this week talking about How to get started in IT and some strategies to help build your career so keep an eye out for that on Wedsnesday!
Thanks for watching!!
@@ZakJaeb Thanks man. Keep up the great content .
Do you have a degree in anything too?
Yes, I have a degree in Interactive Media.
@@ZakJaeb Cool.
Comptia a+ first or this
The CompTIA suggested progression is A+ then Network+, then Security+ but it’s really up to you.
I think it also really comes down to the role you're interested in, A+ is a very base level, broad scope of IT knowledge. I never took the A+ exam, but I did go through the course programs at an older job. It really is more focused on Helpdesk and Tech Support.
If you’re more interested in cybersecurity then I would say start with Security+. It may just be a bit tougher if you don’t have any prior experience.
Hope that helps, thanks for watching!!
Did you actually learn anything? 40 days is almost 6 weeks not a month
Yeah, I definitely did. I learned more than I knew before Security+!
I would advice people to get their computer science degree , if you trying to become a developer or working in cyber security. If course, jobs will hire if you have the experience or certification. However, bachelor degree will definitely separate from those who have certification. My two cent. Coming from a software developer point of view.
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