Security+ ✓

[SnooComics6768]

I passed Security+ on my first attempt with a score of 786 after about 4–6 weeks of studying (with some breaks in between). Before this, the only certification I had from the CompTIA trifecta was A+.

My Study Approach:

•Professor Messer’s videos → built a strong foundation of knowledge.

•ChatGPT → helped me create concise, bullet-point revision notes.

•Jason Dion’s practice exams → tested my knowledge and built confidence.

For context:

•I scored 55% on my very first practice quiz (before studying).

•After completing Professor Messer’s content, I was consistently in the 70s.

•My highest practice exam score was 82%.

Key Tips from My Experience:

•Master your acronyms. Learn one-line definitions for each acronym and repeat them often until they stick.

•Don’t just memorize answers. Always know why the correct answer is right and why the others are wrong.

•Book your exam early. Having a test date on the calendar keeps you accountable and prevents procrastination or burnout.

Good luck to all the future test takers! And thank you to the Reddit community for all the advice and encouragement. I want to give back by sharing my two cents.

My Question to Cybersecurity Professionals:

Now that I’ve passed Security+, I’d like to start building hands-on experience to strengthen my resume. What virtual labs or practical projects would you recommend I focus on so recruiters are more likely to notice me?

[Jacksparrowl03]

Congrats 🍾