Check your current knowledge and experience

There are a few great websites to help you prepare for the test. Professor Messer and Certblaster were my favorites for preparing. Both have a bunch of study and preparation tools, as well as free video series. Personally, I studied for the test with three other people and we also had access to security professionals at IBM. Not everyone will have that luxury, but finding an expert online is not very difficult. Using Reddit or joining an online IT group will achieve the same goal.

In the process of studying, it is best to get as much hands-on experience as possible. Actually going through exercises that come up on the test goes extremely far for understanding the concepts tested.

My last tip would be to skip the performance-based questions initially. Instead, go straight for the multiple choice questions and then go back. Everyone I know who didn’t feel pressed for time during the exam did this. It isn’t 100% necessary but is definitely a better flow for the test.

Many positions require multiple certifications. Review your target job descriptions to determine if you need networking or hardware/software support certifications (e.g., A+ or Network+) as well. Since a significant portion of the Security+ material might be covered on those exams, preparing for them first can reduce your overall preparation time and increase your likelihood of passing Security+ on your first try.
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