How To Pass the CompTIA Security+ 701 Exam On Your First Try

[@folajimiolaniyan6485]

Coming back to this video because I made up my mind to switch to Cybersecurity a few months ago, I've gotten an internship starting next month and I passed my Sec+ yesterday. You can do it guys!

[@TayWill102]

Congratulations 🎉 What’s the best resource for PBQ?

[@BrentSaucer-c8b]

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.

[@dammytsunammy]

@brentSaucer checked out the skill cert pro site, couldn't find the COMPTIA SYO 701

[@baranasan1983]

@@dammytsunammy click the comptia logo on the main page and should be there. i am currently studying using there material. they also give a cheat sheet which is only 35 pages rather than hundreds in other sites. good luck

[@jt500k]

@@dammytsunammy click all courses, then scroll down to comptia syo 701

[@appatight]

I see a lot of people saying use the Skill Cert Pro however I'm a little weary of spending money on getting this material because everyone that says use that look like possible bots which is basically just ads to sucker people into spending their money to get their material when a lot of it is just a copy from free materials found online and they are advertising as legit study material. Everyone post from someone who said they used it always say 80% of the questions were identical just like you said. Can you confirm that this is legit study material? Update - I asked about Skill Cert Pro in other forums and someone reached out to me to tell me they are a scam. He said they are a legit scam. He said exactly what I said a bunch of free online material advertising as legit and everyone advertising it are just bots. Thanks to that dude. Don't trust what is guy right here is saying... it's a bot as well. Created youtube account the same time they post this comment. Do not use Skill Cert Pro.

[@appatight]

@@dammytsunammy Skill Cert Pro is a scam. It's all free study material that you can get online that they advertising as legit study material. You'll see a lot of people vouch for Skill Cert Pro but they are all bots. Even this guy is a bot. Account was created Aug 2024 which is when he made the comment. Do not use Skill Cert Pro it is a scam. If you notice they all make the same claims of 80% of the questions being exactly identical, including this guy.

[@akeemjackman9582]

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!

[@symonebeez]

CONGRATS!!!

[@kaycoulanges]

Wow congratulation. Would you kindle shared your the resources that you studying that are not mention in the video. thanks kindly.

[@BirdFinder100]

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.

[@symonebeez]

Nice! Congrats!

[@crypto_que]

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!

[@crossingourfingers]

Nice! Do you have any key tips on how and what to study?

[@ChristopherTravis-v9d]

Pocket Prep is nice for supplementing with a major material like Dion/Messer or books

[@__________o____________]

I used pocket prep and it’s not like the test. But it did help with fixing my weakest subjects.

[@Rathi1s]

Is it possible to share the material

[@ssboxer]

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.

[@dimemomm7863]

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 ❤

[@MasterYourGreatness]

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.

[@simonoganga5956]

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

[@aquayaculbreath8206]

Very inspirational! I’m currently a mail carrier looking to switch careers in the IT field. I’m currently taking the course.

[@MasterYourGreatness]

@@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.

[@Digitalbeyondborders]

If im starting out and I'm just going IT support which would u recommend comptiaA+ first?

[@brittchris2081]

How’d you land your job?

[@BMM-op4ou]

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

[@demitrius2395]

did you have any prior tech knowledge/experience ? i have none at all and have been reading the book

[@BMM-op4ou]

@@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

[@demitrius2395]

@@BMM-op4outhank you ‼️

[@SincerelySimoneM]

Did you only use that course and you passed, or did you use other resources too?

[@Mr_JFord]

How did the Jason Dion test compare to the actual exam?

[@Yesu1185]

Just passed my CompTIA security plus 701 on 10/5/24. Udemy course and practice test helped me pass it on thr first try. Not too many acronyms to deal with and only 3 PBQ and they were just setting up a firewall and thag was easy even for someone with little cyber security knowledge. Its not that hard if you study a little and do 2 practice test daily. start to finish took me 3 weeks

[@symonebeez]

Congrats!!!

[@906lane]

Did you take it in person or online?

[@Yesu1185]

@@906lane I took it in person.

[@daquanbarnes4906]

Just got done with the FREE Live Training and there was so much knowledge shared. I'm excited to tap into a new industry at only 31 years of age and take my family to new heights!!! Thanks Beez!!!

[@Tu51ndBl4d3]

I passed mine first try, currently working on trying to get hired

[@Rashaadthegr8]

That's interesting didn't pass mine on first try but got a tech job.

[@Tu51ndBl4d3]

@@Rashaadthegr8 okay?

[@deboman81]

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.

[@Rashaadthegr8]

@@deboman81 what test are you talking about?

[@deboman81]

@@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.

[@BrandonTramel]

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.

[@MyXdChiick]

Keep us posted please!

[@BrandonTramel]

@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.

[@MyXdChiick]

@@BrandonTramel that’s awesome! I’m online now looking for this 2 week program.

[@tonesbeach]

To any new people watching, I’ve been following Beez for a while and was definitely confused on where to start . I had no prior IT background . I started out studying for my A+ and would constantly see her and other people say don’t get this A+ cert, so I immediately stopped and switched to security+ . Ive been studying for it for about 3 weeks now, and now I come across this video where she says learn the A+ but don’t get the cert , but get the security+ cert. It definitely makes sense but I think you should make that a little more clear for true beginners. Kind of misleading ( not a knock because it’s definitely common sense just some real feedback) Thanks for all you do.

[@symonebeez]

Hey so basically you need to learn some foundational knowledge to build on to make the Security+ easier. Learn software, hardware and networking basics this knowledge is in the A+. Learn the fundamentals then move on to Security+. I think it’s confusing because people think you have to sit for an exam to prove you understand something.

[@ViralAJ_1]

@@symonebeezI thought you said it’s in the ITF+? Now I'm confused. By the way, I'm also a total beginner with zero IT experience. I have been considering which certificate to choose between, A+ (for an entry-level IT job ) and Security+ since my main goal is to transition into cybersecurity. Please, I need your advice and will appreciate your reply 🙏🏾

[@desireesocarras9160]

@@symonebeez which knowledge is best recommended to learn before moving on to Security+: the A+ or the ITF+?

[@iSwitch._2]

The Gov Tech training was super helpful, concise and straight to the point about getting into the space. I’m looking forward to learning more and the journey!

[@iquil8921]

This came at the right moment Scheduled my exam 30 days out so time to lock in

[@symonebeez]

#LockedIn

[@walterbixby796]

How did it go?

[@terrancemoody947]

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.

[@symonebeez]

Good luck on your exam Terrance!

[@CamInTheClutch717]

I passed symone!

[@symonebeez]

LET'S GOOOOOOO

[@PNeutch]

Beez you never ever fail us! Salute.

[@symonebeez]

🫡

[@LynnClora]

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!

[@LegallyArMD]

I didn't hear ppl talk about the CySA+ combined with Security+. Both are awesome

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

I am going to take(AND PASS THIS TEST) thus year.🎉

[@KwillATL]

🙏🏽 let me know when you get it

[@nogenre5792]

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!

[@benitablackwell9781]

Thank you for all your knowledge. The GovTech call on 10/20 clarified a lot of my question. Thank you

[@FiletMignon_26]

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

[@sandrasoza2287]

I passed A+ not too long ago. Core 2 was easier for me than core 1. Good luck!

[@Jollofpappi]

Smooth flowing, concise and informative video. Great job!

[@jaedawilliams8913]

Your webinar gives so much insight on how to scale your career in tech!

[@RyanJanousek]

Great stuff! Now time to study and get after it! Digging the content!

[@charlesjones4544]

Great video! Really built up my confidence as I am looking to get into a new career field after retiring from the military.

[@Rashaadthegr8]

Im about to take the 601 for the second time on July 25th. Pray for me.

[@PNeutch]

Same here! Good luck to us both!

[@jhawkins723]

Imma pray rn bro

[@Rashaadthegr8]

@@jhawkins723 Ty.

[@Rashaadthegr8]

@@PNeutch Yes sir!

[@akag308]

I'm here praying for you!🙏

[@dee-3772]

I just barely passed the syo -701 with a 751. Good luck to you all.

[@Tu51ndBl4d3]

What are your plans to get employment? I just passed the test this week and I am applying to things like crazy

[@dee-3772]

@@Tu51ndBl4d3 I plan on redoing my resume again and apply to companies that would sponsor a clearance. That’s my biggest focus for now.

[@symonebeez]

Pass is a pass. Congrats!

[@dee-3772]

@@Tu51ndBl4d3 the same just applying everywhere. Focused on jobs that can sponsor my clearance.

[@dee-3772]

@@symonebeez thanks!

[@QubitsQuantum]

Greetings, Ms. Symoné B, thank you so much for making these videos. They have been so motivating and so helpful.

[@officialnazw]

her training video today was amazing, opened my eyes to new opportunities and im ready to grasp control of my future

[@sierramorris]

Can't wait to get certified. Thank you for the infomation you provided.

[@jamessm4401]

Remember, taking notes isn’t just about taking good notes for later, it’s a study technique in itself. Writing stuff down helps you remember it even if you don’t look back at those notes. Also do the quizzes before you read the chapter. It sounds counterintuitive, but you do the quiz and will inevitably get a lot wrong. When you read over the chapter you find the answer to the questions you missed and will get that “OHHHH” moment over and over.

[@EndyPenddyyy]

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.

[@tonynash1234]

IT Degrees

[@religinjrclips4907]

​@tonynash1234 i have no certs no high school diploma or anything. And I landed a SOC job making 75thousand just cause I know alot about technology been studying it since 15 with my dad

[@ramdbzdude0_0]

there are definitely people with no degrees or certs in the field.

[@dumpsspot636]

Thank you Beez!! this video is super helpful I passed my exam with dumpsspot

[@chezks]

im about to take this exam real soon, im 17 and im hoping this gon help me out inn the future

[@symonebeez]

Good luck!

[@genetech109]

Thank you, Beez. Great info. and tips. I'm currently studying Sec+ 701. Your video was helpful👍😊

[@uchejoymomah1353]

I am going to write this exam once and pass it before the end of this year

[@psat21]

I’m currently studying in Cybersecurity out here in the UK! I have a mentor who has helped me with a roadmap plan and I’m currently studying a specific DevSecOps bootcamp and the next cert is CompTIA security +…. Is it completely relevant for the role, no! But will it help get my feet through the door, yes! That’s enough to do it. Plus I love exams 😅

[@brittchris2081]

Can you do a video on recommended cyber severity bootcamps to take? To get some actually hands on practice, experience, and projects?

[@itzoverbro]

Does anyone have her security plus cert guide link? Truly grateful if you do. Thank you.

[@Justfitfletch]

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

[@PNeutch]

vectrus careers!

[@williamparker382]

Yes vectrus

[@αρτιαννα]

Thanks for your advice!

[@copaceticsolo6501]

Thank you Beez!! this video is super helpful

[@mb4920]

Great content! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@kaylasimpsonn]

Currently trying to break into cybersecurity to become an analyst! Thank youuu for this video

[@JayLivin424]

Thanks for the information! I take my exam next week. If anybody have any more advice for me, please share.

[@kalidays7459]

Hi, not sure if anyone said so, but you have a digital white board if you want to take the exam at home.

[@damanijoseph2697]

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 🙏🏾

[@luismarrero9293]

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

[@allysonpillow2361]

Great information. Thank you!

[@serkillz6426]

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?

[@arronjoseph5962]

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

[@jonathonkiner7415]

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?

[@lilid2316]

He Symone I loved your class tonight

[@NaijaBeats12]

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!

[@cherylgrier8870]

question- as far as the acronyms, I am using flashcards for what it is. do I also need to know definitions? ex acl access control list

[@hooks-n-tines3425]

Great tips...Thank you!

[@sheejathomas7148]

Once we purchase the voucher, Do we also have to pay for scheduling the exam?

[@gabrielfono844]

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

[@ithinkicanmakethat6294]

DevSecOps

[@brcry7846]

I only got a 2 week class for this exam. It’s not nearly enough time to actually learn everything

[@savtelly3817]

Would a masters in cybersecurity replace the security plus certification in terms of baseline for govtech?

[@hunchosmooth2315]

Do you recommend Professor Messer bundle or just his videos?

[@dtime247]

What’s the significance in GovTech ? What if I have my security + already.

[@MandyLady100]

Hi all! Where is the best place/website to get the certification??

[@emXietyy]

Hello, i start my BS in Information Systems and Cybersecurity/Homeland Security next month. How can i get ahead of the game ? What can i start doing before i start?

[@kevin31961]

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.

[@BJCyberCloud]

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.

[@gabrielfono2248]

@@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

[@Lanae8199]

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.

[@symonebeez]

Flag any question you aren't entirely sure of. Then come back at the end. If you are flagging too many you need to prepare more.

[@Lanae8199]

@@symonebeez Thank you very much.

[@tl0470]

Please talk to us about this salary doubling from having passed this exam...

[@symonebeez]

About my salary doubling?

[@PhilipMcCrackenIII]

It's Not for just applied to Cyber Security, without it, I can't get developer DOD positions either.

[@cuddy90210]

Thank you again!

[@jorgeskywalker6630]

Damn im taking the testout sec + course and im fucking flabbergasted. Idk how people are taking it straight up taking the test

[@adgo7206]

I really like your show and I am working very hard for this exam

[@TRE4RAISEDME]

But what about the hands on technical stuff you need to know

[@zxn-r2x]

Is CompTIA Sec+ for beginners with no tech background who want to get into cybersecurity? There's too much conflicting advice. Some say to start at comptia a+ if you're a beginner, others say to just do sec+ stright away.

[@ameenaking2884]

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_JFord]

Get 701.. 401 is expired and 601 expired soon

[@ameenaking2884]

@@Mr_JFord Thank you for that information

[@Airesblair]

Going to sit mine in 2025 thanks for the I formation, do they have test locations outside of the states?

[@ernestopadilla5382]

Great video really good information.

[@BumbleMori]

Do you recommend getting your voucher from from CompTIA or say professor messer?? It’s $362

[@thejourneyofamom]

Thank you so much!

[@TheseEyesSeeDarknessClearly7]

What do you think about the Udemy courses on CompTIA? Would those be enough to prepare?

[@symonebeez]

I personally haven't used them, I'm not sure.

[@Joinentrepreneursacademynow]

Looking to get my certificate

[@curlehcap4767]

Appreciate you so much

[@LanaDina-qw9rz]

Super grateful!!!

[@zxn-r2x]

Hi Symone. Should i study IT basics first/compTIA A+ before doing cyber security? I'm new to tech. I've watched videos of cyber security experts giving conflicting advice. Some say beginners in tech must study IT basics first before doing comptia sec+, others say it's not necessary. Which is the right way to go? Can i pass compTIA Sec+ if i just study as tech beginner & do the exam? Please i really need advice on this. Anyone in the field can answer with honest feedback.

[@brandonthevisionary485]

Thank you this is gonna help

[@copaceticsolo6501]

Anyone know where you can connect with mentors for IT?

[@purplebutterfly-ol2hw]

Best video thak you !!!!

[@okennym95]

Did you get network+ first or did you go straight for sec+?

[@Stillthatgirl.]

I’m locked in 🙏🏾👑

[@binkl2844]

I just passed mine a month ago. If anyone wants the study guide for free lmk. Don’t waste like 400 on it. It’s the official 701 study guide too. Reply with your social and I’ll send it to you. KZbin keeps deleting my comments, so I can’t reply to you

[@ilhaaanmubarak8662]

Hey Congrats on passing, I'm trying to do it in a short time frame, how long did you give yourself to study before taking the exam? Also, I would really appreciate the study guide and any advice you may have.

[@binkl2844]

@@ilhaaanmubarak8662 idky my comment got deleted but send me a social so I can send you a link to the google doc

[@kg404]

I’ll take it 😆

[@binkl2844]

@@ilhaaanmubarak8662 absolutely, what’s your @ so I can send it to you?

[@binkl2844]

@@kg404 no problem! What’s your @ so I can send it to you?

[@vickyrhy2373]

Do you have a book to recommend for starting with hardware software knowledge?

[@symonebeez]

You could read a "Computers for Dummies" book or a "CompTIA ITF+ book"

[@RonIsElite]

I’m finna schedule security plus 601 exam on July 24th before it expires. I hope I pass on the first try.

[@leekeybaum6948]

Why not do 701?

[@RonIsElite]

@@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.

[@RonIsElite]

@@leekeybaum6948I’m currently working on 701 now, I didn’t get a chance to test for 601 but I’m currently focusing on 701 so I I’m finna lock in and get this certification.

[@RonIsElite]

@@leekeybaum6948 I am about take my first attempt at the 701 security plus exam on October 30th.

[@TetragrammatonPriest]

Are you in Gov Tech? If so are you working near DC?

[@GOITSERAMS]

Do the Comptia Certs carry the same weight if you get them from a third party like Alison or Udemy.?

[@BJCyberCloud]

You can use study materials from a third party, but to access the exam you would use the CompTIA site.

[@rafaelbuenavida5742]

you got my follow

[@ishythefishie]

When do you get results if you take it in person? Do you have to wait 1-3 weeks? Is it delivered via email?

[@symonebeez]

You get the results immediately.

[@james21113]

What do you think about Jason Dion's Study its on Udemy?

[@symonebeez]

His study material is great

[@jacquelinepean8100]

I got the audible book for 601 but getting the 701 version from Amazon. Has anyone taken the 701 test using the 601 book?

[@alcampbell1958]

I’m currently doing so

[@browneyedblkstar]

Can regular citizen gain clearances needed for govtech?

[@symonebeez]

Yes, I've never served in the military