Comptia Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-501 7th Edition

Bought this last minute before my exam, and it was a good thing too. I studied for about 2 months for the Security+ Exam, and one thing I learned was to pull study material from multiple sources. There were questions in this guide that I hadn’t run into before that sent me down mini study sessions on new topics that DID appear on the test. Have a diverse amount of study resources, and highly recommend using this for one of them. Worth it to not have to pay to take the test again.

Great book. I had taken a class but this book filled in many gaps. I read the whole book, did practice tests and passed the exam.

Good price for study book

The three reviews already posted that gave one star are completely off base, unfair and have nothing to do with the contents of the study guide, and I am surprised that Amazon posted them. They are simply a reaction to the fact that the CompTIA 10% voucher information was not included with the book. There are now instructions about the voucher on Amazons home page for the book.Though frustrating it is hardly a reason to trash the study guide. I rarely do reviews but when I saw this I wanted to give the book some justice. I have not yet taken the exam, but as a 20 year IT veteran I can certainly judge this book after perusing it. The book is written by known professionals with strong credentials and is thorough. It will teach you security and prep you for the exam. I do have one issue about it though. The CompTIA exam is arranged in six areas, or domains. Most study material is arranged likewise, but not this book. If this book is the foundation of your preparation it does not matter because in the various chapters all of the six domains are thoroughly covered. I bought this book as a secondary guide to an online course I am taking. So when I want to study up on a domain that I am weak in I cannot just go to one section of this book to study, I have to skip around in several chapters. For example if I want to study domain 1, Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities, I have skip around in various parts of five different chapters. So that is an issue for me, but wouldn't matter so much if this book is your primary study guide. In addition the online quizzes and flash cards are valuable as well.

this book will explain everything you need to know in order to pass Secirity +. however it’s up to you how you going to supplement your studying!i usually watch videos and read articles to get thorougher understanding of a matter.

Shipped promptly, excellent condition upon arrival. Exactly as described, very well written!

Nice read. I bought it to help prep for the test. I would recommend this book to others looking to pass the cert.

Used this book exclusively for Sec+ 501 exam. Half the information on the test wasn’t even referenced in this book. Do not buy a single source for study material for the exam. Get several different books from different companies.