What is Reddit's opinion of CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601))?

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A+ is only good if you want to stay at the customer service or help desk level.

Sec+ on the other hand is basically required for Cyber. Not sure where you've been applying, but if you want to get into Cybersecurity in DoD, Sec+ is required. DoD will also nearly always require a security clearance, which is hard to get your foot in the door.

I feel like commercial (non-DoD) cyber will probably want something like Sec+ as a baseline to indicate you at least know something about Cybersecurity. Certified Ethical Hacker is another cert that is kinda meh but seems prized by recruiters and hiring managers. Your coworkers will know it doesn't mean you know jack shit, but it can help you get hired.

I dunno man, tryna get hired in Cyber without Sec+ seems like a huge waste of time, DoD or no.

This is the study guide you need if you want to give Sec+ a crack. Good luck with your career, I hope you find what you're looking for! :D

Good to know thx! Would you recommend this book for security +

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Certification-Guide-SY0-601/dp/1260464008/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=21YYQAWCE0ASI&keywords=comptia+sec+%2B&qid=1651463110&sprefix=comptia+sec+%2Caps%2C444&sr=8-1

https://www.udemy.com/course/securityplus/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NE33fpQuw8&list=PLG49S3nxzAnkL2ulFS3132mOVKuzzBxA8

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Certification-Guide-SY0-601/dp/1260464008/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=security%2B&qid=1617159153&sr=8-6

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Study-Guide-SY0-601/dp/1119736250/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=security%2B&qid=1617159193&sr=8-1

This is the best book but it doesn't cover the new exam's material..wait for an update on this one:

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Get-Certified-Ahead-ebook/dp/B07652KDXM/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=security%2B&qid=1617159165&sr=8-4

It's really up to your style. Bottom line 501 goes a little deeper (more technical) 601 goes a little wider (more topics less technical). I absolute agree with all of Jason's comments including the fact that James Messer's comments are dated. Meaning I'm not sure that he would have the same opinion about 501 being the better choice now that it's six months later and he has his course developed.

Also, The thought that there isn't content is simply not true. There's plenty of legitimate training content available. What there isn't is a bunch of exam dumps. Bottom line this is an entry level exam. It's totally passable either way.

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601)

Videos:

1. Professor Messer - 15 hours (may update over time)
2. Jason Dion via Udemy - 22 hours. Combined with SY0-501.
3. Mike Chapple via LinkedIn Learning - 21 hours.
4. Pluralsight - 24 hours.
5. ITProTV - 27 hours.

Books:

1. All-in-One - 784 pages.
2. Sybex - 672 pages.
3. Mike Meyers' Certification Passport - 496 pages.
4. Exam Cram - 752 pages.

Practice Exams:

1. Sybex - 1000 practice questions.
2. Dion Training via Udemy - 480 questions.
3. McGraw-Hill - 1000 practice questions.

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Certification-Guide-SY0-601/dp/1260464008/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?crid=11NSVD53MFQNO&keywords=sec%2B+book&qid=1643216378&sprefix=sec%2B+%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-12

Not sure it’s allowed, so mods fee free to remove if needed, but the primary one I used was:

CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601)) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1260464008/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_243Y750WRXTF59D8GQQ8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

With a secondary:

Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide, Third Edition (Exam SY0-601) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1260473694/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SMBDC86B2T1XPJ5BT84J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Aio

CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601)) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1260464008/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4HW7JQVH70JQADGC57B6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

CompTIA Security+ Certification Kit: Exam SY0-601 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119794005/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PK918TNN1PZHKG7AQJDK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Cert Guide (Certification Guide) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0136770312/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3EHSE4V28AJGYDP5CETX

If you want videos ITProTV was very good for CySA and Pentest

I like this one: https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Certification-Guide-SY0-601/dp/1260464008/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1GUL5WXTRW45O&dchild=1&keywords=comptia+security%2B+sy0-601&qid=1625241201&sprefix=comp+tia+s%2Caps%2C242&sr=8-8

And this one: https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Get-Certified-Ahead-ebook/dp/B09237T9ZB/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1GUL5WXTRW45O&dchild=1&keywords=comptia+security%2B+sy0-601&qid=1625241256&sprefix=comp+tia+s%2Caps%2C242&sr=8-4

Professor Messer has good videos that do an excellent job of introducing topics. Gets you about 50% of the way there on almost every testable topic.

The Gold Book is pretty good. It is a lot to read through, so based on your previous experience you can limit yourself to the chapters you're weak on.

Linux Academy has a 20 hour course on Security+. I have no personal experience with this course, but in general they tend to have quaility videos.

Pluralsight has a 24 hour learning path. Ditto above comment about Linux Academy.

Choose your own learning path, but I'd suggest Messer once through, then the Gold Book, Quizlet flash cards, back to Messer to solidify the topics, and then evaluate your comfort level. If you feel it's easy stuff, schedule your exam. If not...

Pick Pluralsight (free this month) or Linux Academy, go through their courses, and consider getting some practice tests and any question you fail, make notes on and use the notes as study material. Use the practice exams to target weak points, and buckle down on the relevant chapters in the Gold Book.

Good luck!

More than likely Professor Messer will cover it. He actually did a youtube video on why you shouldn't wait for the SY0-601. I just did a search for a security SY0-601 books on amazon, and they wont be released until the start of 20201 (1, 2 , 3 )