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Old 11-Feb-2007, 01:19 PM
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i downloaded the objectives and have looked at them.. and to be honest im a bit stumped! I have heard phishing and pharming have now been added to the test pool, and now from GW Bluetooth security - yet NONE of these appear in the exam objectives which appear under the name Version 1.0.

So if i can sum it up from the way i see it:
  • Books for self-study are either outdated or lack material BIG TIME
  • Exam objectives are outdated - apparently
  • Exam costs £150 - if i had proper resources this wouldnt be a problem!

Yes i know im supposed to have 2 years on experience in a security role but i thought atleast the objectives would point me in the right direction! To be honest im actually confused to go ahead with it or not? I mean if i dont know properly on the exam and the material i have in my hands wont help - do i have a chance in passing?

Does anyone know if a "new" book from any publisher is coming out anytime soon? I know O'reilly are pushing out a A+,N+ and S+ "all in one" in a nutshell book sometime soon. And then there is the Street smart from sybex (but i guess that will be a little more practical?)

Ideas guys please?


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Is it really that hard to go to Amazon and type in "Security+"? Just sayin'.

If a book is coming out, it is usually listed on Amazon months before the publish date. If nothing is listed... there may not be anything coming out.

That said, an update for the book that I recommended for the previous version of Security+, the Syngress title, is due out on April 1, 2007.

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Is it really that hard to go to Amazon and type in "Security+"? Just sayin'.

If a book is coming out, it is usually listed on Amazon months before the publish date. If nothing is listed... there may not be anything coming out.

That said, an update for the book that I recommended for the previous version of Security+, the Syngress title, is due out on April 1, 2007.
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True... and amazon uk doesnt have it yet... my mistake.. didnt cheak amazon US!

Nice mike thanks mate! Now things are looking on the up!

Edit: Well i guess that a relief! Also i think by then i should have done most of my coursework for uni or had it under control so ill have time to start it!

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True... and amazon uk doesnt have it yet... my mistake.. didnt cheak amazon US!

Nice mike thanks mate! Now things are looking on the up!

Edit: Well i guess that a relief! Also i think by then i should have done most of my coursework for uni or had it under control so ill have time to start it!

Until then!
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Amazon US is quite awesome. Glad to be of assistance.

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Looks like i have company

I have put the exam of and not got myself into gear for a few weeks but i have been hitting it hard and am taking the Exam on Friday

100 Questions, 90 mins and £180 - It will be the most expensive 90 mins of my life

 
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Oh Yeah - i have been using the Syngress book - which i actually founf pretty good - albeit 4 years out of date

 
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Oh Yeah - i have been using the Syngress book - which i actually founf pretty good - albeit 4 years out of date
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Best of luck mate and ill be waiting to here from you regarding any advice you have concerning book choices as i do have that book in mention already!

PS you been using other websites for extra info? Maybe one with tech articles or something?


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I did the Micorosft course, which of course is not really relevant to the exam

But i have just been looking around at free online resources.

I will let you know what its like when i get back

im a bit gutted that Syngress are bringing out the new revision soon. I have found the older book to be slightly out of date with things like Wireless

 
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Not sure how up to date this guide is.........

http://www.certiguide.com/secplus/cg_sp_toc.htm

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If you scroll to the bottom of the page this is what it shows:

Version 1.0 - Version Date: November 15, 2004 So it is a bit old.

I checked out the Street Smart Guide to the Security+ Exam and while it is good teaching you how to actually do things in the real world I don't think it will help you for the actual exam since it deals more with the theory part of security.

Good book to gain some of the security skills you will need.

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