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The CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead SY0-601 Study Guide is an update to the top-selling SY0-201, SY0-301, SY0-401, and SY0-501 study guides, which have helped thousands of readers pass the exam the first time they took it.
Free Online Resources
Buyers have access to free online resources, including:
Additional practice test questions using an online testing engine via your browserOnline labs (including a lab to create a bootable USB to boot into Linux)Downloadable extras
This book covers all of the SY0-601 objectives and includes the same elements readers raved about in the previous versions. Each of the eleven chapters presents topics in an easy-to-understand manner and includes real-world examples of security principles in action. The author uses many of the same analogies and explanations that he honed in the classroom that have helped hundreds of students master the Security+ content.
The paperback copy includes a comprehensive index that helps you find relevant Security+ concepts. As an example, if you’re looking for CSRF, the index entry tells you exactly what page to find it on:
CSRF (Cross-site request forgery) 265
The Kindle edition includes a search function allowing you to find any word in the book.
With this book, you’ll understand the important and relevant security topics for the Security+ exam without being overloaded with unnecessary details. Additionally, each chapter includes a comprehensive Exam Topic Review section to help you focus on what’s important.
Over 300 realistic practice test questions with in-depth explanations will help you test your comprehension and readiness for the exam. The study guide includes a 75 question pre-test, a 75 question post-test, and practice test questions at the end of every chapter. Each practice test question includes a detailed explanation helping you understand why the correct answers are correct and why the incorrect answers are incorrect. You’ll also have access to free online resources including labs and additional practice test questions. Using these resources, you’ll be ready to take and pass the exam the first time you take it.
If you plan to pursue any of the advanced security certifications, this guide will also help you lay a solid foundation of security knowledge. Learn this material, and you’ll be a step ahead for other exams. This SY0-601 study guide is for any IT or security professional interested in advancing in their field and a must-read for anyone striving to master the basics of IT systems security.
The author supplements the book with blog posts here: http://blogs.getcertifiedgetahead.com/.
ASIN : B096D1LGSK
Publisher : Independently published (June 1, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 593 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8748708180
Item Weight : 2.78 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 1.34 x 10 inches
Amazon Customer –
Great so far
I decided to purchase this book after reading the SY0-601 text published by McGraw Hill as an extra study guide. I love the way Darill has set the book up right from the beginning inside the introduction. His study tips he provides were helpful when I took the pre-assessment in the text. I scored a 81% on 75 questions, which it not bad considering I used to average 75% with other types of practice tests. I am excited to see how I will score on the post-assessment once I finish the text. As with any cert exam you are studying for, I would not recommend using just one study source such as a textbook. I also use online courses, labs, and refer to other sources of material in addition to my two textbooks. I have been working in IT security for a little over a year, and so far I can tell that Darrill explains concepts in a way that anyone new to the field can grasp if they use the text and other resources appropriately. I took the 501 test in 2019 and did not pass. I used the McGraw Hill text then. I wish I would have gone with Darrilâs version of the book then because his pre- and post-assessment questions are similar to how questions are worded on the actual exam. I highly recommend.Good luck to all in your studies!!
Lifelong Learner –
Very thorough, well explained
I read three different books cover to cover to prepare for the 601 exam, the W Conklin book, the official comptia study guide and this book. I found this book by Darill Gibson to contain the best presentation of the material out of all of them. Hard to believe he’s only charging 9.99 for the Kindle edition, he could easily charge more for the value this book provides. The book is chock of full of quality content from the thorough explanations, great end of chapter questions, pre and post assessment questions, the key “remember this” notes and the end of chapter summaries which are very useful in final preparation. I love in his end of chapter questions that he explains not only why the correct answer is right, but why the other answers are wrong. That really makes a difference in understanding and I didn’t see this level of detail and care in the other sources I used. Also thanks so much for not having any significant grammar or spelling mistakes. The other study guide books I read are chock full of them and make them look unprofessional. I recommend pairing this prep material with Jason Dion’s practice exams and I think you’ll be well on your way to being prepared for this exam.
Jessica Evans –
Passed the Security+
I did this alongside CompTIA’s practice test banks and saved some money. Now I have the Security+. Very happy.
HSuke –
It’s a decent guide that covers about 80% of the Sec+ test
Honestly, CompTIA tests suck. They have such a big range of questions, and 3rd-party study guides won’t cover all the details of every topic.I passed the SY0-601 using a combination of 3 different guides, and NONE of them by itself was enough to pass the test. In fact, all 3 combined only covered about 95% of my test questions. I literally checked the study guides afterwards for the material I remember seeing on the test, and some of them weren’t ever discussed. It was ridiculous.Darril Gibson’s test will get you through 80% of the test, which is pretty good. I like how it was easy to read and engaging. Messer’s will get you through 90% of the test, but I fell asleep through his material so many times.You’ll want to score about 90% on the practice tests for both Gibson and Messer’s guides to pass the CompTIA Sec+ exam.
NoPunIntended –
Books great. Rip author.
This books offers a great wealth of resource for the CURRENT sec+ 601. Meaning if they released another revision do find another updated book. But the gentlemen who wrote this book knew what he was doing and even worded the questions as they are on thr actual exam. There really hard questions to. So be prepared for red hearings and trick questions. There are no simple questions on the current sec+ exam.The sec+ exam essentially gives you 4 right answers and you have to pick what fits the context and what is the most practical. So hone your critical thinking skills. Because this book helps GUIDE you in that direction. I passed because of this and Jason dion on udemy. Good stuff. Be familiar with the concept with examples. Rather memorization.
SRS –
One of the best resources for Security +!
I purchased this to study and prepare for the SY0-601 exam. I passed with no problem due to the material I learned in this book. Darril Gibosn had such an effective writing style, so clear and easy to understand! He will be greatly missed.This is the second time I’ve used one of Darril’s books to prepare for a Security + exam and I highly recommend them. You can’t go wrong with a book from Darril! RIP Darril.
Jacky –
I PASSED
this book helped me pass sec+601!
ThatGuyThere –
Passed Sec+ within 1 month
Read the book front to back. Scored about 52% on the pre-assessment and then 87% on post-assessment. Don’t just skim the pages, I noticed a LOT of overlap with the book material and the actual exam questions. Also used Dion’s 4 practice exams on Udemy which helped to just reaffirm what was learned reading this book and scored between 73-85% there. Actual exam, passed with a 789.
Mathew C. –
I don’t normally write reviews. But this book paired with a couple external practice exams just helped me pass my Security+ test! This was basically my only resource and I HIGHLY recommend it. It can be hard to read (as all I.T. books are) but there is good humor once and a while, solid real-life examples, and detailed explanations.Thanks for making this amazing resource!
Alvizo –
Great book. Easy to read. Easy to understand. Eould buy this book again. I have purchased hard cover and online.
Kindle Customer –
This and the 701 helped me pass the exam. It has also served as a reference for when I forget stuff
Kindle Customer –
The information is explained well.
Francesco De lucia –
Buono per quanto riguarda i contenuti, ma non si riesce ad accedere al materiale online perchè protetto da una password.