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Summary: Just passed the test
Review: Just past the Security+ test with this guidebook. IT was a great investment and well worth the money compared with the other higher priced books. The information regarding secure ports, protocols and network infrastructure security was on for the test. However, I do have several years of network security experience and do not recommend that anyone take this test without some hands on and class work. I highly advice purchasing this book if you are going to take the test...
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Summary: Crayton hits it right on the head!
Review: Security+ is fast becoming a must have certification. CompTIA has released an exam that covers an enormous amount of information. You will need to find the right resources in order to have a decent shot at passing this exam on the first try. The TestTaker's Guide Series has proven to be an asset for me in both my personal pursuit and my professional career as an instructor. This release from author Chris Crayton brings out the major points of the exam and provides an excellent prep tool for Security+ Crayton captures the objectives and give the finer points of information. Having work on a couple of Security+ book, I can say that Crayton has certainly done his homework here. The information is both technically accurate and up to date with IT industry. Every domain is covered and there are over 200 questions in the book and over 100 more on the cd. If you are looking for a comprehensive study guide this is not the book, but if you are looking for tips and a final prep tool than you have found the right manual. The cd tests are setup to provide a time environment. There are 4 30 questions exams, I think in the next edition the tests should be updated to reflect the actual testing environment, but this is a small drawback. I like Crayton's style and his ability to cover the material without droning on and on. He presents clear and concise explanations on each topic and objective. I found that question to be very similar to the actual exam and in some case harder. Overall a very good job.
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Summary: If you want to pass, You WILL Pass
Review: Study guide, aid tool, what else do you need? This is a "all in one" great book! It guides you through the certification process from beginning to end. The CD-ROM has exams for you to practice and retain your knowledge. Security + covers all the certification exam information that you need. And, cannot forget to mention that all the useful tips, review questions, and study techniques will make you pass the exam with NO Problem. If you want to use a guide that will walk you towards certification, you're on the right path!
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Summary: A superbly organized and highly recommended reference
Review: The Security+ Exam Guide by CompTIA certified instructor Christopher A. Crayton is an invaluable and "student friendly" resource designed especially for those preparing for Security+, the newest certification exam for CompTIA. Leading the reader through the Security+ certification process, while emphasizing necessary skills and study techniques, as well as being enhanced with key highlights, The Security+ Exam Guide is a superbly organized and highly recommended reference encompassing the knowledge and practical abilities needed to score well. Also included is a CD-ROM with original, timed exams and answer reviews for effective self-tests.
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Summary: Does he really teach this?
Review: These other guys wo gave it 5 stars must be smoking something funny.
I think Crayton forgot to include actual information that was relevant to the exam.
The book was a GOOD OVERVIEW of basic securtiy, but it lacked the breadth of information needed to pass the exam.
The sample exams in the at the end of the chapters and on the CD-Rom don't even come close to preparing you for the exam.
Shouldn't followed my heart on a stude guide and gone with Syngress.
PLEASE!!! PLEASE!!!! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY WITH THIS ONE.
He doesn't deserver to get paid for writing this guide.
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Summary: Passed on 12/5/03
Review: This book helped me to pass the Security+ test on the first try. The concepts and questions in this book were so close to the ones on the exam it wasn't funny. The authors of this book really know their stuff and have obviously put it into writing. This book is highly recommended for people who want to really pass the test. If you don't have much experience with network security, you should at least take a course before taking this exam
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Summary: Lots of errors -- see in book store for yourself
Review: This is just a bad book. another example of a book rushed to be published. Like the other reviewer says, this book contains many spelling and grammar problems. I wonder about its technical merits also
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Summary: good book but not good enough
Review: took the test and failed by over 200 points i studied this book mostly because i read the a+ book by chris and passed with flying colors. i really thought i would do well until i took the test i could not believe that there was so much stuff on the exam that this book did not even cover. i only got this book because it was by the same guy who wrote the a+ adaptive exams book and that is a great book sorry chris this book just doesnt cut it.
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Summary: FAILED my exam! Why? This book...
Review: What can I say -- its a book about security, but clearly not a book geared toward taking and passing this exam. Maybe better luck next time around.
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Summary: Fantastic Security+ Exam book! Five stars.....
Review: Yesterday I recieved my CompTIA Security+ certificaiton. I used this book as a final refference after using a larger book for two months of study. Thank God for this book. It really helped me narrowed my study focus and most of the topics showed up on the real exam. Five big stars to this book. It is the best resourse I could find...
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