How to Pass CompTIA Security+

I recently took CompTia Security+ SY0-401 exam (September 2016) and passed on my first attempt. You definitely have to prepare for the test. I finished within 60min, that gave me some time to review my questions. I changed about 5 normal and 1 interactive questions. As a non native English speaker I've received additional 30 min of time, but it wasn't needed.

 

Here is How I propose to study for the exam.

Jump start with safari video course, don't worry 10-day free Safari trial should be enough.

• https://www.safaribooksonline.com/library/view/comptia-security-sy0-401/9780133888706/part00.html?autoStart=True

Study Exam Glossaries.

• http://www.examcompass.com/comptia-security-plus-certification-exam-glossary
• http://www.examcompass.com/malware-glossary

Study common Ports.

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_(computer_networking)#Common_port_numbers
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TCP_and_UDP_port_numbers#Well-known_ports  
• http://www.examcompass.com/comptia-security-plus-certification-port-numbers-quiz

Study DOD and OSI model.

• https://www.google.com/search?q=osi+dod+model&source=lnms&tbm=isch

Prepare for your exam with free practice tests.

• http://www.examcompass.com/comptia/security-plus-certification/free-security-plus-practice-tests