What You NEED to Know About the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701!

[@califorupha1574]

Hi Ben! I passed my Sec+ today with a 755! Thanks to you I was really proud of myself for accomplishing it without any prior experience.

[@BenTruong]

Congratulations!! I’m glad my videos were helpful, thanks for this comment!

[@asharb1949]

How did you study? And what was your timeline?!

[@BenTruong]

@@asharb1949 check out my other video

[@thomasjefferson6334]

Hey bro how did you go about studying for the test? I took practice tests and failed them miserably...

[@califorupha1574]

@@asharb1949 I had a three month timeline

[@riyazahmed5634]

Is it worth doing the 601 exam now or waiting until the 701 comes out? I am looking into getting into Cyber Security and am relatively new

[@2chi2talk]

i wanna know too, oh fucccccccccccccck

[@pelosuelto70]

Seeing this - I just passed sec+ on Saturday with a 752. Glad to finally have the trifecta ❤

[@BenTruong]

Congrats!!

[@ChrisBTrappiN]

whats the trifecta?

[@hustleravenue]

@@ChrisBTrappiN I believe that's referring to CompTIA's A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications

[@thomasjefferson6334]

How did you study for it bro? I took a practice test and didnt do well 😔. Any advice would be extremely appreciated bro...

[@beardedbeast9606]

I passed my Sec+ exam yesterday! I wanted to finish 2023 out strong and I did!! Thanks so much!!

[@BenTruong]

Awesome man, congrats to you!!

[@jameshealy4786]

Hey Ben - love your videos! I recently joined the Air Force reserves for Cyber Defense operations. I leave in February for basic training, but want to complete my Sec+ certification prior to. With that being said - should I wait for the SYO-701 to come out before studying? Additionally - I just signed up for the Google coursera course on cyber security as well- how would you balance and approach all of this will a typical 9-5 job with the goal of getting these both completed prior to February?

[@chestercaasi5067]

Just passed my sec+ 601 with a 777. Thanks for the motivation and the content brother.

[@thomasjefferson6334]

How did you study for it bro? I took a practice test and didnt do well 😔. Any advice would be extremely appreciated bro...

[@PraiseThaDon]

How long did you study for?

[@chestercaasi5067]

@@PraiseThaDon Took me like 3 months of studying. Full time job and kids, but I got it done. It helps to schedule your exam, it will give you that extra motivation as the exam date gets closer and closer. Good luck with your studying.

[@chestercaasi5067]

@@thomasjefferson6334 If you have not passed yet. It wasn't easy for me. I think practice questions is what helped me pass the exam. I know you mentioned that you did them and didn't pass. However it forced me to recall what I have learned from studying. Created flash cards for things I had trouble with.

[@dotpenji]

Great breakdown of the upcoming CompTIA Security Plus 701 exam, clear and concise! Could you share any tips or resources for preparing specifically for the Security Plus 701 exam?

[@BenTruong]

In terms of resources, I haven’t seen any releases for the 701 as of yet. If you want to get a head start, the 601 study resources should cover a good chunk of what will be found on the 701!

[@evercampos357]

any updates on this@@BenTruong thanks!

[@DGCastell]

@@evercampos357 I suggest Christopher Rees' course on Pluralsight (paid), examtopics q&a and many more free online resources.

[@ftcfanboi4913]

Wait how do I study for this when I been studying for 601

[@abdicash8787]

Hi ben , kindly whats is the practice test , if u gor one please send me the link Thanks

[@soledfamily]

Passed sy0-601 yesterday with a 823

[@BenTruong]

Congrats!

[@thomasjefferson6334]

How did you study for it bro? I took a practice test and didnt do well 😔. Any advice would be extremely appreciated bro...

[@morningstar19399]

Dear Ben, Thanks for this informative video. I really don't care about the cert. The only thing that I care is the concepts, do you Think the 601 version is the same as 701?

[@joeyp978]

P sure open public ledger is as on 601, probably just called blockchain. Unless those are separate things. But blockchain is generally an open public ledger, so would be interesting if they made a distinction for both

[@sandhyasuresh7480]

Should i wait for 701 or do 601 i have a fair knowledge of entry level cybersecurity and i am preparing for 601 and can u also make video on how did u get your cybersecurity job and how to land in a cybersecurity job!

[@BenTruong]

I’d say go for the 601, because there’s a lot more study resources for it! Thanks for the video ideas

[@hesenbro]

Who can help me to get Security+ 701 version book?

[@Liam.s]

Hey Ben! I wanna start studying for the security plus exam while I have time off in between semesters in my cyber security program. My goal is to get the certification within the next two months. Do you think that I should take the 601 exam or the 701 exam. I’m just stuck on choosing what the better one would be.

[@xi5lv]

Which exam would you say is easier, the 601 or 701?

[@Bman187]

701 is easier

[@maxcady4208]

​@@Bman187 why do you think so? i would think the 601 would be easier.

[@evercampos357]

any suggestions on what study book I should buy from Amazon ?

[@mohamedali2132]

If I take the SYO 601 exam in before it retire July 2024, will my certificate be valid for the up coming 3 more years, or it will expired once that exam is retired. I am almost prepared myself and want give a shot on the SYO 601 before the exam it retires this year.

[@BenTruong]

3 years

[@nancyngnn]

Thanks for the overview!

[@BenTruong]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@SubarashiPiano]

Awesome video, as always.

[@tiedecuts]

Hi Ben! the notes from gumroad is for the exam comptia 701?

[@BenTruong]

They’re currently for the 601 version, but I will be releasing an updated 701 version soon!

[@jacobrazics5300]

I have my 601 exam tomorrow!

[@BenTruong]

Good luck bro!! You got this

[@jacobrazics5300]

@@BenTruongI in fact did have it wouldn’t have done it with out your vid’s!

[@BenTruong]

@@jacobrazics5300 hell yeah!!! Congrats🎉

[@John_765]

@@jacobrazics5300Did you pass ? And how was it

[@jacobrazics5300]

@@John_765yes I did, it was tough, more on how you can read the prompt and choose the best answer. Looking for key words and choosing answers accordingly is what saved me.

[@bentech2023]

Hey Ben, I recently got a 701 practice exam on udemy for free with a coupon code I had just started studying for the 601 and I have heard that the 601 may be better since there is more study material out there for it, in your opinion, if you were in my position, would you take the 601 before it expires or begin studying for the 701 since it may be more in tune with the Cyber Security industry right now?

[@BenTruong]

I would prioritize the cert that has the most study material out now that would increase my chances of passing. All of the other subjects can be learned outside of the cert. So id recommend 601

[@blackdonte24]

@@BenTruongMesser’s got a ton of vids for the 701.

[@mohammadsaquibshaikh8144]

Hi Ben! Would you recommended someone taking this exam to someone who's have a Masters degree in Cybersecurity?

[@BenTruong]

I think having it would definitely help!

[@h.rehaief3567]

Thanks for your time really appreadted!

[@roberto663-v5m]

I don't have so much knowledge about cybersecurity and i would go start now stady to make exam to 601 because i saw your video, but now i discover that will have another one version 701 i should wait to take a course about new version to pass ? Because to apply in 601 is very short time

[@BenTruong]

I would still take the 601 because you have until July 2024! Still plenty of time to study and get it done

[@roberto663-v5m]

@@BenTruong that's awesome I thought it would end in this year

[@sebastiahart]

I passed but do I receive an email or anything confirming I did?

[@BenTruong]

Yeah it takes a few days, as long as you passed you don’t have anything to worry about!

[@Gravanohit]

What platform did you use? And give me an update

[@pavithrank5841]

Will I be still able to purchase the 601 exam voucher(between November-July) even after 701 is released?

[@BenTruong]

Yes, you’ll be able to take either one until July 31st!

[@pavithrank5841]

@@BenTruong Thanks !

[@alshuwaiee27]

What should i study before sec+ ?

[@BenTruong]

The Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate is a great place to start, link in bio!

[@alshuwaiee27]

Thanks

[@willeason8730]

Hey Ben! Are your notes for 701 or 601? Thank you!

[@BenTruong]

601!

[@willeason8730]

@BenTruong I purchased them last night and their super helpful! Thank you and happy new year!

[@BenTruong]

@@willeason8730 I appreciate the support!

[@GroovyKid94]

I will start studying for the 701 then i guess. I started 601 yesterday only to find out theres a new one. Is there any course available for 701 or is it going to be the same?

[@BenTruong]

Doesn’t seem to have any courses available yet. I’d probably still study for the 601 since you have a lot of time before it is discontinued

[@GroovyKid94]

@@BenTruong Might a be stupid question but i gotta ask, so if i take thr 601, will the expirations still be in 3 years or in when its discontinued?

[@rob4461]

@@GroovyKid94your 601 will be good 3 years from the date that you pass it.

[@NextParadigmShift]

Should we just wait to take the new version ?

[@BenTruong]

I personally would go for the 601, since you still have until July

[@dennyklein1965]

@dvjiii you are probably better off taking the 601 if you are studying for it right now. Odds are, the 601 will not fully prepare you for the 701. Maybe a good portion of it will but to study for the 601 and pass the 701 you would probably have to be overly prepared for the 601 because any unknown new material, you’ll have to take a guess on the question. Also, it takes a few months for instructors to create a course that fully references 701. One thing to do is pass the 601 while you can and then pay for the Sec+ CE which renews your certificate to the 701.

[@John_765]

Brother, I have been preparing for 601 for 1 month and now 701 will be released soon. I’m stuck whether I take 701 new version for show-off to employers or I should take 601 till july 2024. Do you say that 701 looks harder than 601 or same in general

[@490zack]

Having Sec+ is just a check in a box for HR. Does not matter if you have 501 or 701.

[@SolusBP]

@@490zackconnections are more important

[@ermywormy3774]

I need some advice, I have no IT experience and I want to take the 601 before it gets updated fully in july. But should I take the google cybersecurity certificate before security+ or not? I know the google certificate prepares you for security+ but is the time it takes to complete the certificate worth it vs just using your method of studying for the. security+?

[@BenTruong]

Studying for the Sec+ with no prior experience can be a bit overwhelming, you can try studying for it and if it feels overwhelming you can do the Google Cyber to ease you into it

[@berlinbabin-tardieu2486]

Brozay try the ISC2 cyber security program too it’s free to take and certify. I got thru the Google joint and it deff helped with giving me a foundation and taking practice tests

[@damndee101]

@@berlinbabin-tardieu2486agreed, I’m taking the Isc2 course now and I really like it! It gives foundational knowledge and perspective on what cybersecurity intel’s!