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u/jack34103410 · 8 pointsr/CompTIA

For all 3 exams, I followed the same order of study materials. I would first read a book that covered the whole exam. Next, I would watch a video series about the exam(I would read a book and watch videos at the same time). I then would go through the exam objectives and look up anything else I didn't learn from the books or the video series. Lastly, I would some practice exams to practice test questions (look up any terms you don't know in any questions).

|Exam|Step 1: Read a Book|Step 2: Watch a video series|Step 3: Go over exam objectives|Step 4: Practice tests|
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|Network+|https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1260122387/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1|https://www.professormesser.com/network-plus/n10-007/n10-007-training-course/|https://certnet.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Network-N10-007-Exam-Objectives.pdf|Didn't actually use any practice tests for net+ but would recommend|
|Security+|https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1260019322/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1|https://www.udemy.com/comptia-security-certification-sy0-501-the-total-course/|https://www.comptia.jp/pdf/Security%2B%20SY0-501%20Exam%20Objectives.pdf|https://www.udemy.com/comptia-security-practice-exams/|
|CySA+|https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/126001181X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1|https://www.udemy.com/comptiacsaplus/|https://www.comptia.jp/pdf/comptia-cybersecurity-analyst-(cs0-001).pdf|https://www.udemy.com/comptiacsa/|

u/PowerfulQuail9 · 5 pointsr/sysadmin

> I have my A+ cert
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>they recommended a segmented network. and I had to google what that even was.
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>I am the "IT Guy" The previous "IT Guy" got me this job

You need to start reading cbks right now in all your free time. Even if you don't take the cert exams for the cbks below, it is knowledge you need to know asap.

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I suggest these (in order):

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https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-Certification-Seventh-N10-007/dp/1260122387/ref=sr_1_3

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Server-Certification-Guide-SK0-004/dp/125983803X/ref=sr_1_1

https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Server-Complete-Study-Guide/dp/111885991X/ref=sr_1_4

https://www.amazon.com/Windows-PowerShell-Cookbook-Scripting-Microsofts/dp/1449320686/ref=pd_sbs_14_5/143-0552349-3403540

https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Server-Complete-Study-Guide/dp/1119359147/ref=sr_1_3

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Guide-Fifth-SY0-501/dp/1260019322/ref=sr_1_4

u/Cerkoryn · 2 pointsr/cscareerquestions

Your most important starting step is to make sure that you have the foundational knowledge, at least at a conceptual level. I'm a big fan of books, so I would recommend a few to you.

Pick ONE of these. Exam is not necessary, but recommended:
Mike Meyers CompTIA Network+ All-in-One Exam Guide
Todd Lammle's CCENT Study Guide - ICND1

Pick ONE of these. Pay attention to business terminology as well. Again, exam is not necessary, but recommended:
Mike Meyers CompTIA Security+ Certification - SY0-501
CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide
Darril Gibson SSCP All-in-One Exam Guide

100% read this. It's the Bible of Python scripting. Second edition is brand spanking new too:
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

This is a good all-around Penetration Testing book that teaches Linux too. You don't *have* to use Kali, Ubuntu is probably less intimidating to those new to Linux, but you will have to install your own software/packages. This is the only book on this list I haven't read, but I often see it recommended:
Penetration Testing: A Hands-on Introduction to Hacking

While you read these books, you should install some kind of Linux distro on a home computer and use it for practice. I would also recommend doing HackTheBox(first challenge is to hack the login page) and starting with the easy boxes. Do as much as you can on your own first, but if you get stuck, watch IppSec's YouTube walk-through for the box you are on. Might be a bit overwhelming until you get through most of the books on that list though.

You should also start looking towards either the eJPT/eCPPT, the OSCP, or GPEN at this point, as those are the best value certifications in this field and will hold a lot of weight at an interview. There's some stigma with certifications in IT/CS, but the ones I listed are all baseline knowledge and/or high value for those in this field. At the very least the knowledge will go far. But definitely avoid anything from EC-Council like the plague.

u/SnatchHammer66 · 2 pointsr/cybersecurity

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1337288780/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This was the book I used. I originally rented it for a class, but had to change my schedule up so I just decided to keep it and start studying. I would definitely read another though. Or watch Professor Messers videos if I were to study again. I feel like the book I used was really good, but I definitely would have been more prepared had I used another dedicated study material. Had I rented a second book, I would have rented this one
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Guide-Fifth-SY0-501/dp/1260019322/ref=sr_1_5?crid=14IBV4EVTTAYM&keywords=comptia+security%2B&qid=1562432800&s=books&sprefix=comptia%2Cstripbooks%2C171&sr=1-5

I used their COMPTIA IT Essentials book and I thought it was very good. Those would be my personal recommendations for books, because they are what I am familiar with. I think if you can, you should absolutely watch Messer's videos though. They are really amazing.

u/Rexonial · 1 pointr/CompTIA

For the Total Tester 6.2, that comes with the this book. I did not buy the book, but a colleague of mine bought it, and he lend me the disc. I'm thinking, "great more test practice questions to try", and it came with a PDF of the book, so I can look at different explanation. There has been another one regarding threat actors that did not make any sense as well. Since the book, as far as I know, is the only one with definitions for structured threats, but there is no matrix on regarding what threat actors are unstructured, structured and high structured, unless you go into the part in the book to explain that.

I have watch the PluralSight videos, not Prof. Messer, and there was no matrix I can find on the different structures of threats. I am thinking to myself, am I that bad at these tests.

u/gumbii87 · 1 pointr/ColoradoSprings

Can you pass a drug test and do you have a clean record? If so, get your Comptia Security+ 501 certificate. It is required for any government IT job which is probably one of he biggest employers here in the Springs. Every video instruction you need is free on youtube. The books are $35 on amazon. You can get discounted test certificates here. Sec+501 took me maybe a month of studying to pass, and getting it will open up more doors for you in the IT field in this town than any other certificate, so long as you meet the requirements in my first sentence. The clearance may or may not be a necessity depending on where you go. On base might be difficult, but there are more jobs than you think out there for government contracting. DOD, DHS, and numerous other agencies all have contracting jobs readily available in this town. But you need Sec+.

u/bigred1978 · 1 pointr/CompTIA

I have the same question. I'm partial to this one:

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Guide-Fifth-SY0-501/dp/1260019322/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518405572&sr=8-3&keywords=security%2B

But it only comes in CD-ROM or Kindle format. I managed to find the hard cover edition on McGraw Hill's site and CompTia's own online shop but the cost of having it shipped to Canada is too high for my taste. Anyone know of a place I can pick this up in Canada?

u/chihuahua001 · 0 pointsr/CompTIA

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Guide-Fifth-SY0-501/dp/1260019322

Basically I got a call from a recruiter on Wednesday night saying that if I passed the test by the end of Friday I would have a guaranteed job. Thursday morning I popped an addy, read messers study guide, did the chapter quizzes in the book, and the rest of the day I worked on the chapters I was deficient in. Friday morning I took the exam and passed.