I appreciate your valuable tips-they really helped me clear the exam with a score of 865. As for my experience, the exam is definitely not easy. There were too many lengthy questions and case studies, making time management crucial. I used Skill-Cert-Pro practice tests, which were very similar to the real exam, with about 80% of the questions being exactly identical. Most of the case studies I encountered in the main exam were already covered in the Skill-Cert-Pro practice tests, which gave me the confidence to choose the right answers. I highly recommend checking them out if you're planning to take the SY0-701 exam. I'm planning to go for the SC-300 next month.
@akeemjackman9582Күн бұрын
Followed your plan to the T. Studied for 3 months straight. 2/3 was focused on the content, 1/3 focused on question. 3 weeks prior, I switched it 2/3 working on exam questions. I did an exam in the morning and an exam in the evening. Surprisingly, the exam only had 74 questions. Result: 815/900 First time GO!
@carsonjamesiv2512Ай бұрын
I am going to take(AND PASS THIS TEST) thus year.🎉
@MasterYourGreatnessАй бұрын
IT support advisor here. Got the job without IT experience nor education coming from being a mail lady. However, I took a major pay cut to get my foot in the door. It is a temporary sacrifice that I was willing to make. Currently working on security+ now and even secured a scholarship via Woman In Cloud for Microsoft Cybesecurity Cert. Everything depends on the effort and sacrifices YOU are willing to make.
@simonoganga5956Ай бұрын
Yes, that's the name of the game, take a step back then a major step ahead, after learning the basics and being great at it you can only move far from there
@aquayaculbreath8206Ай бұрын
Very inspirational! I’m currently a mail carrier looking to switch careers in the IT field. I’m currently taking the course.
@MasterYourGreatness29 күн бұрын
@@aquayaculbreath8206 Good for you! Good luck on your journey and stay focused. You’ll get there! The post office hasn’t been the best place for a career in years….at least not as a carrier in my opinion.
@Digitalbeyondborders28 күн бұрын
If im starting out and I'm just going IT support which would u recommend comptiaA+ first?
@brittchris208110 күн бұрын
How’d you land your job?
@Tu51ndBl4d3Ай бұрын
I passed mine first try, currently working on trying to get hired
@Rashaadthegr8Ай бұрын
That's interesting didn't pass mine on first try but got a tech job.
@Tu51ndBl4d3Ай бұрын
@@Rashaadthegr8 okay?
@deboman81Ай бұрын
I failed my test three weeks ago by three points smh. But now I have other material to study for that can help me get over that 75 score and maybe more now that I have more knowledge and understanding of terms that I didn’t have before.
@Rashaadthegr8Ай бұрын
@@deboman81 what test are you talking about?
@deboman81Ай бұрын
@@Rashaadthegr8 the SY0-601. Now I’m actually looking at Prof Messer material and also Jason Dion Udemy and trust me, I’m understanding a lot more compared to when I took it. I definitely feel I can pass it in a couple of weeks.
@crypto_queАй бұрын
Don’t use Pocket Prep to study for Sec+. I was using Pocket Prep & scheduled my exam once I felt super confident. Luckily I asked a friend if he had any study materials. He really hooked me up with CompTIA study materials and the difference is HUGE! I only had 3 days to study the new material and passed my CompTIA Sec+ on the first try!
@crossingourfingersАй бұрын
Nice! Do you have any key tips on how and what to study?
@user-hb7rt2xp2tАй бұрын
Pocket Prep is nice for supplementing with a major material like Dion/Messer or books
@__________o____________Ай бұрын
I used pocket prep and it’s not like the test. But it did help with fixing my weakest subjects.
@Rathi1s23 күн бұрын
Is it possible to share the material
@mypassportpicsux10 күн бұрын
Isn’t the pocket prep based off of Comptia Sec + ? I noticed references from the Pocket Prep itself down to the page number of the book referenced.
@BMM-op4ouАй бұрын
I passed mine in 2 weeks, dont buy books that are just too big to demotivate you. I took Jason Dion training on udemy (33hrs) plus the practice exams by Jason Dion training. Its not hard at all
@demitrius2395Ай бұрын
did you have any prior tech knowledge/experience ? i have none at all and have been reading the book
@BMM-op4ouАй бұрын
@@demitrius2395 yes, had prior IT knowledge but not in cybersecurity. But I still feel that going through a book will take long to finish. 3 months for a entry level cert is just too much. But we are all different
@demitrius2395Ай бұрын
@@BMM-op4outhank you ‼️
@SincerelySimoneMАй бұрын
Did you only use that course and you passed, or did you use other resources too?
@Mr_JFordАй бұрын
How did the Jason Dion test compare to the actual exam?
@iquil8921Ай бұрын
This came at the right moment Scheduled my exam 30 days out so time to lock in
@symonebeezАй бұрын
#LockedIn
@walterbixby79622 күн бұрын
How did it go?
@jaedawilliams89136 сағат бұрын
Your webinar gives so much insight on how to scale your career in tech!
@LynnClora14 күн бұрын
Attended your webinar tonight and I must say it was extremely informative! Thank you so much for all the invaluable information you provided! Keep doing amazing things!
@terrancemoody947Ай бұрын
I'm taking my exam on 23 July and all of the prep mentioned here is definitely necessary if you really want to learn the info and not just try to pass the test. I have a background in communications, much of it being in system administration and IT Management...But the course I enrolled in showed me how much I DID NOT know about security. The last three weeks of prep have been eye opening.
@symonebeezАй бұрын
Good luck on your exam Terrance!
@CamInTheClutch71716 күн бұрын
I passed symone!
@BrandonTramelАй бұрын
I'm taking the CompTIA training from their website. It's a 2 week program. 3 hours Mon-Fri, just finished week 1. It's a lot of info in that 3 hours. We'll see how it goes in the end.
@MyXdChiickАй бұрын
Keep us posted please!
@BrandonTramelАй бұрын
@MyXdChiick finished the course last Monday. I just bought the study guide off amazon so I'm going to read this cover to cover as my course instructor advised. Then I'll take the test after that.
@MyXdChiickАй бұрын
@@BrandonTramel that’s awesome! I’m online now looking for this 2 week program.
@user-zs1ud1tu5sАй бұрын
Beez you never ever fail us! Salute.
@symonebeezАй бұрын
🫡
@FiletMignon_26Ай бұрын
Working on my Comptia A+ Core 2 atm after passing the Core 1 on my second attempt. I set this as a goal prior to realizing that I honestly didn't need this certification despite not having a technology background. However, at this point it's on paper so gonna have to see this one thru!! Stick to what you set out to do (Clearly note to self) lol
@sandrasoza2287Ай бұрын
I passed A+ not too long ago. Core 2 was easier for me than core 1. Good luck!
@BirdFinder100Ай бұрын
Had my sec+ for years now, but i did recently get the Linux+ a few months ago. Symone is right. After going thru an e-course, I took like 8 practice exams. Passed on the first try when i took the real one. Practice exams are CRITICAL.
@symonebeezАй бұрын
Nice! Congrats!
@nogenre579225 күн бұрын
I failed my 601 only took it once and got a 695 I think where I got things messed up is that I hardly did any labs until I found out about them at the very end lol... during the test I just went by memory of the definitions. but now at least I will have some knowledge going into the 701 and I plan on studying everything I need to know and make sure that I feel comfortable with the implementations and PBQs before the exam. I'm pumped for the next exam I'm giving myself 30 to 45 days!
@Rashaadthegr8Ай бұрын
Im about to take the 601 for the second time on July 25th. Pray for me.
@user-zs1ud1tu5sАй бұрын
Same here! Good luck to us both!
@jhawkins723Ай бұрын
Imma pray rn bro
@Rashaadthegr8Ай бұрын
@@jhawkins723 Ty.
@Rashaadthegr8Ай бұрын
@@user-zs1ud1tu5s Yes sir!
@akag308Ай бұрын
I'm here praying for you!🙏
@dimemomm786311 күн бұрын
I’m going to my computer career through Voc Rehab and the course is not hard at all, You just need to study the material. Wish me luck on my exams and I wish you all luck and success ❤
@officialnazw21 күн бұрын
her training video today was amazing, opened my eyes to new opportunities and im ready to grasp control of my future
@mb49202 күн бұрын
Great content! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
@EndyPenddyyyАй бұрын
one thing is you cant say people work in IT and dont have a certification. because its very hard to find and land a job with just the COMPTIA A+ cert. I simply dont understand how people get an IT job without any certs.
@tonynash123425 күн бұрын
IT Degrees
@genetech109Ай бұрын
Thank you, Beez. Great info. and tips. I'm currently studying Sec+ 701. Your video was helpful👍😊
@dee-3772Ай бұрын
I just barely passed the syo -701 with a 751. Good luck to you all.
@Tu51ndBl4d3Ай бұрын
What are your plans to get employment? I just passed the test this week and I am applying to things like crazy
@dee-3772Ай бұрын
@@Tu51ndBl4d3 I plan on redoing my resume again and apply to companies that would sponsor a clearance. That’s my biggest focus for now.
@symonebeezАй бұрын
Pass is a pass. Congrats!
@dee-3772Ай бұрын
@@Tu51ndBl4d3 the same just applying everywhere. Focused on jobs that can sponsor my clearance.
@dee-3772Ай бұрын
@@symonebeez thanks!
@dumpsspot63617 күн бұрын
Thank you Beez!! this video is super helpful I passed my exam with dumpsspot
@Stillthatgirl.Күн бұрын
I’m locked in 🙏🏾👑
@damanijoseph2697Ай бұрын
You truly blessed with this, going for my Network + at the moment but was a bit worried bc the current Sec + was expiring at the end of the month and thought I’d have to wait to dive into the newer one 🙏🏾
@brittchris208110 күн бұрын
Can you do a video on recommended cyber severity bootcamps to take? To get some actually hands on practice, experience, and projects?
@allysonpillow2361Ай бұрын
Great information. Thank you!
@copaceticsolo650127 күн бұрын
Thank you Beez!! this video is super helpful
@NaijaBeats12Ай бұрын
Do you by any chance do private one to one zoom chats Symone? It doesn't have to be long & I'm pretty sure you're busy. I wanted to possibly reach out & puck your brain. But you definitely gave quite a bit of valuable info in this video. Thank you for the information!
@chezksАй бұрын
im about to take this exam real soon, im 17 and im hoping this gon help me out inn the future
@symonebeezАй бұрын
Good luck!
@jonathonkiner74153 күн бұрын
I've been taking CompTIA courses the past two months, but none of it seems real to me so far. It's all just a lot of memorizing acronyms and abstract concepts and very hands off. Do you think it's possible (or a good idea) to try and go straight into Cyber Security having no previous experience working in IT?
@DaquinneChatman-kz7vrАй бұрын
A mile wide and inch deep lol
@cuddy90210Ай бұрын
Thank you again!
@adgo7206Ай бұрын
I really like your show and I am working very hard for this exam
@JustfitfletchАй бұрын
Retiring in less than a year. Have sec+ and splunk user. Currently working on network +. I am cleared. Just looking for who I should apply to for overseas jobs
@user-zs1ud1tu5sАй бұрын
vectrus careers!
@williamparker382Ай бұрын
Yes vectrus
@kalidays7459Ай бұрын
Hi, not sure if anyone said so, but you have a digital white board if you want to take the exam at home.
@thejourneyofamomАй бұрын
Thank you so much!
@RonIsEliteАй бұрын
I’m finna schedule security plus 601 exam on July 24th before it expires. I hope I pass on the first try.
@leekeybaum6948Ай бұрын
Why not do 701?
@RonIsEliteАй бұрын
@@leekeybaum6948 that’s exactly what I am finna do. You see I already had written the notes back in December or January, but I didn’t get done till late June. So I felt like I wasn’t going to be prepared for the exam and July felt like it wasn’t going to be enough time. So I decided to do 701, and by the way after I calculated my bills, I didn’t have enough to buy a voucher, so I decided to do 701.
@JayLivin424Ай бұрын
Thanks for the information! I take my exam next week. If anybody have any more advice for me, please share.
@TRE4RAISEDMEАй бұрын
But what about the hands on technical stuff you need to know
@uchejoymomah135319 күн бұрын
I am going to write this exam once and pass it before the end of this year
@serkillz6426Ай бұрын
The Comptia site ecommends that you have two years experience and also the networking certification before getting or going for the security work do you recommend this?
@arronjoseph596227 күн бұрын
2 years of experience is definetely an exxageration although the network certification from what ive heard does come in pretty handy. Also in the workfield and cybersecurity you have to know networking in detail
@LanaDina-qw9rz17 күн бұрын
Super grateful!!!
@gabrielfono844Ай бұрын
I have been working as software engineer for two years two months. My goal is to jump into cyber this year. I need to pass security+ What is the best role for software engineer breaking into cyber security
@ithinkicanmakethat6294Ай бұрын
DevSecOps
@curlehcap4767Ай бұрын
Appreciate you so much
@R_redemptionАй бұрын
You weren’t lying
@kevin31961Ай бұрын
Great content. For anyone taking the time to read this, I’m not really sure this cert holds true weight anymore outside of the government. The truth is a majority of CompTIA tests have been compromised time and time again. So most people end up studying the dump and getting the cert, which really saturates the validity of having this. I’d go after some more hands on certs after getting this to further separate yourselves from all the test dump people out there. Just me 2 cents.
@BJCyberCloud22 күн бұрын
The test dump people won't make it through most interviews. I would not focus on them too much in terms of competing for open positions.
@gabrielfono224820 күн бұрын
@@BJCyberCloud agree. As software engineer, I have seen many people many people lying on their resume but when it comes to interview, reality comes back. some people were even lucky to pass interview, but at the job , they couldn't handle and had to quit. I would say not to focus on people taking a short cut but try your best to study until you pass the exam. As software engineer with 2.5 years of professionals experience, I am currently swithing my career in cyber security and will start study for that certification on Sep 2024. Thanks
@Lanae819916 күн бұрын
Does anyone have some advice on how to properly pace myself during the exam? For every practice test that I have taken, I find myself not having much time left over. There are some questions that I have to read twice. I would like to have at least 15 minutes remaining to check some of my answers.
@luismarrero9293Ай бұрын
great content Symone I appreciated you shared your experiences with all. thanks . did you know where to get that book a little cheap or free? thanks again
@ernestopadilla5382Ай бұрын
Great video really good information.
@ameenaking2884Ай бұрын
Question there are different numbers of this book, so is there a certain number I’m supposed to get? I saw 401, 601 and 701 so does it matter?
@Mr_JFordАй бұрын
Get 701.. 401 is expired and 601 expired soon
@ameenaking2884Ай бұрын
@@Mr_JFord Thank you for that information
@lostbonobo6 күн бұрын
My exam is on Sep 3rd. Can’t sleep lol
@brandonthevisionary485Ай бұрын
Thank you this is gonna help
@purplebutterfly-ol2hw24 күн бұрын
Best video thak you !!!!
@chasityarmstrong8009Ай бұрын
dope info
@MrAnonnymousАй бұрын
The best video for the noobs like me..
@bwanahaguziki30719 күн бұрын
Passed mine first try 701
@TheseEyesSeeDarknessClearly7Ай бұрын
What do you think about the Udemy courses on CompTIA? Would those be enough to prepare?
@symonebeezАй бұрын
I personally haven't used them, I'm not sure.
@copaceticsolo650127 күн бұрын
Anyone know where you can connect with mentors for IT?
@okennym959 күн бұрын
Did you get network+ first or did you go straight for sec+?
@daniel_ubaАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@vickyrhy2373Ай бұрын
Do you have a book to recommend for starting with hardware software knowledge?
@symonebeezАй бұрын
You could read a "Computers for Dummies" book or a "CompTIA ITF+ book"
@yvetteramble6510Ай бұрын
Ty
@TetragrammatonPriest16 күн бұрын
Are you in Gov Tech? If so are you working near DC?
@jacquelinepean8100Ай бұрын
I got the audible book for 601 but getting the 701 version from Amazon. Has anyone taken the 701 test using the 601 book?
@alcampbell195828 күн бұрын
I’m currently doing so
@AmillezАй бұрын
Im in the Govtech community group, I passed first try. Good luck to anyone taking the exam 🫡
@bvb9348Ай бұрын
How long did you study for?
@Tu51ndBl4d3Ай бұрын
Hey, is this a group anyone can join? I passed mine first try this week and would love to talk to people in a similar position
@symonebeezАй бұрын
Let's goooo! Congrats!!
@AmillezАй бұрын
@@Tu51ndBl4d3 No it a Govtech group that she created. I think it was worth it from the number of people in it and the resources.
@AmillezАй бұрын
@@bvb9348 I studied on and off for 3 months but I also was traveling a lot for a month.
@Daisuke69Ай бұрын
Hi Symone. I was looking to do a complete career shift at age 35 and came across your videos. Do you have any opinions on how AI will affect IT jobs?
@Muziq1111Ай бұрын
AI will replace monotonous tasks. It still doesn't beat human decision making at this time. I hope this helps.
@SeizedaJayАй бұрын
Do i need IT experience? I legit have none!
@symonebeezАй бұрын
No experience needed
@GOITSERAMS24 күн бұрын
Do the Comptia Certs carry the same weight if you get them from a third party like Alison or Udemy.?
@BJCyberCloud22 күн бұрын
You can use study materials from a third party, but to access the exam you would use the CompTIA site.
@browneyedblkstarАй бұрын
Can regular citizen gain clearances needed for govtech?
@symonebeezАй бұрын
Yes, I've never served in the military
@dhedubbz7426Ай бұрын
Looking to get my certificate
@james21113Ай бұрын
What do you think about Jason Dion's Study its on Udemy?
@symonebeezАй бұрын
His study material is great
@ishythefishieАй бұрын
When do you get results if you take it in person? Do you have to wait 1-3 weeks? Is it delivered via email?
@symonebeezАй бұрын
You get the results immediately.
@ernestopadilla5382Ай бұрын
Another question is there two exams or just one because I saw that it covers Syo 601 and Sy0 701
@symonebeezАй бұрын
701 is the new version. 601 phases out on July 31st
@ernestopadilla5382Ай бұрын
@@symonebeez thanks for the info saved me from buying an extra book
@bigboyjones202922 күн бұрын
Wow $404? Four hundred and four dollars? 😮😮
@abdimajidabdeq8939Ай бұрын
Can i get free of charge
@Tu51ndBl4d3Ай бұрын
It's 404 dollars.
@EndyPenddyyyАй бұрын
SHE LITERALLY MAKES THESE FOR SOCIALS - DOES NOT RESPOND TO COMMENTS OR ANYTHING ELSE- ITS JUST FOR CONTENT- THIS IS NOT REAL HELP!!!!!!!
@symonebeezАй бұрын
All of these people in my comments across all platforms saying they passed and got jobs. Guess it's not real help.