I did not take the Network+ exam first, despite many people suggesting this approach. I’m going through the Network+ content after the fact, and the foundational knowledge would have been very helpful. If you’re able to teach yourself, you’ll pick up much of the material just by prepping for the Security+ exam and googling all the acronyms. The textbook I purchased for Sec+ also reviewed many of the networking concepts. That said, I could’ve breezed through some of the questions if I had greater command of networking concepts—especially for the applied questions.
Do not discount hands-on experience
The Sec+ exam is not just 90 multiple-choice questions about security terminology. Many of the exam questions test the application of cybersecurity knowledge, such as mapping physical security components to an office layout, or finding a clear-text password in a packet. The exam book came with step-by-step instructions for many security activities. Do them! It’ll save you from the mid-exam, head-in-hands panic.
What Next?
Once you pass the Security+ exam, what next? First, take a minute to celebrate! Then, once you’ve properly celebrated, it’s time to prepare for the next steps in your cyber career. The Sec+ exam requires that you earn 50 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every three years in order to maintain the certification. You can earn CEUs a number of different ways, from writing blogs (like this one) to taking online courses on Cybrary. If you’re engaged in the industry, this will happen organically—just remember to keep track of the activities. My final piece of advice: get involved with the community, and have some good old security fun!
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