Congratulations, one day I aim to be in a cybersecurity role as part of the blue team side of the house. These certifications cost a lot of money but the return of investment is not bad once someone gets the job.
I took the Security+ on February and passed it with 760. Barely made it after 2 months of study from 8 to 12 hours per day even on weekends. After read that Security+ was just the "intro" to cyber security I checked the CySA+ material and saw that the material was very similar but more focused on "on hands experience". I got the Sybex book, some video courses and the sybex practice book and study again 2 months from 8 to 12 hours per day. End up passing the exam on my first try with only 756. These cyber security exams are hard for sure! They require a lot of experience on other areas like server administration and networking. I only did it because of my years of experience. To be honest I'm worry for the next exam in 3-4 years when I will have to take it again for the re certification.
Just started the practice exams and, yes, definitely lots of questions that you won't know with some admin experience. In addition to what the other guy said, they started a new way to renew. I renewed my sec+ by just talking a "test" that you could take an unlimited number of times. But, you have to get 100%. Took me 3 goes.
I also passed Security+ and my coworkers were like man you barely passed and I was like "muthafucka you didnt pass it at all'. Now they asking me to get them hired on my new job and they wont take the test.
Thank you for a great video and your honesty with your experience on the CySA+ exam. A very big kudo's for your hardwork resilence in your test taking skills and passing this exam on the 2nd try!
Just took first attempt of the exam on Friday and failed with 713! :( Invested in the Sybex books this time around and going to work through them and the practice tests, before putting it back in again in a few weeks. One of the PBQ few me off, would definetly recommend others getting familar with using NMAP and some vulnerability scanners like Nessus if you can.
@@ZikreKidusan I passed the second attempt yesterday with 782. Another hard test and knew it was going to be close the whole time. Glad I stuck with it though, hard work payed off in the end.
Tbh I watched Jason Dion's course and I was baffled by all the terms and info he gives that is not listed on the objectives. Although I did learn from his course I felt it was kinda a waste of time. I think I will try Plural Sight for some vendor diversity.
Get the Sybex practice book. The questions from that book are even harder that the questions from the exam and they will give you a fighting chance on the real exam.
@@NeoKurow Thank you for the tip. Since none of my local bookstores have this book, I am going to have to buy the kindle version off Amazon. So I can practice test all weekend.
@@gabrielgadsden3986 that even better you will get access to a website when you can practice the questions in a very similar format than the actual exam.
I Loved Jason Dion Classes, but they definity are not enough by themselve. They are great for vocabulary as I am self taught, they definityly help me speak like an insider, not sound like I'm self taught.
I just passed acquired my Security+ and I work in the IT field. -- I'm curious at the time you obtained the CYSA+ how much professional IT experience you had already, and how much of that experience was cybersecurity based? ...or are you a full time student only? (at the time)
Hey bro, you mentioned you took your exam in the bathroom. Unfortunately, I have an overactive bladder, and might have to try that too. Is it okay to take the exam on the toilet? I know it sounds ridiculous. Or is it better to pee in a bottle if worse comes to worse.
Congrats Day! And what course are you studying in college? I’ll be taking the CYSA+ course before starting college and wanna know some of the best courses in line with that.
Congrats bro! I was studying for this exam and planned to take it when I get out of AIT (ie Advance Individual Training) if you’re not in the military. I’ve been using Udemy and YT, but I’ll check the book out. Keep grinding g! Yo content really b inspiring me!
Congrats Day. I am also preparing to take the CySA+ exam. I passed my Security+ exam in 2022. I am trying to break into Cybersecurity Analyst role with no prior experience in IT and my current job as a Courier is very demanding. Would you recommend that I take other certifications or what Hands On courses would you recommend.
I always recommend the BTL1 from security blue team. It’s practical & generally affordable. Check my playlist for more information on it. ua-cam.com/play/PLDqMNdDvMsRk3H4E3cNpqU6bN2MLCZMjn.html
I’m not sure I can answer that question correctly. Looks like you’re on the management route so this might not be of use to you however if you have the time and resources then it wouldn’t hurt to do it.
Great video man! Love the positive outlook. I passed Sec+ Dec 2021 and want to do CySA+ before Sec+ expires so it renews it. I hear a lot of sources say to get really comfortable with reading logs for this one. Did the PluralSight course dive heavily into logs? What other resources have you found for this besides DION and Sybex? I used both of those to pass Sec+.
And it’s okay bro I take my exams in the bathroom closet.. heck I even taken some of my college exams on the toilet and uuhhh yeahhh I did use it bc ah brother be getting nervous you know what I mean! 😂😂😂😂😂 whatever helps y’all feel me!
Congratulations, one day I aim to be in a cybersecurity role as part of the blue team side of the house. These certifications cost a lot of money but the return of investment is not bad once someone gets the job.
Just subscribed to you! I am currently studying for the CySA+ and hope to pass on my first attempt!
I appreciate your work bradda it’s exciting to see some new faces in this CompTIA world❤️
I took the Security+ on February and passed it with 760. Barely made it after 2 months of study from 8 to 12 hours per day even on weekends. After read that Security+ was just the "intro" to cyber security I checked the CySA+ material and saw that the material was very similar but more focused on "on hands experience". I got the Sybex book, some video courses and the sybex practice book and study again 2 months from 8 to 12 hours per day. End up passing the exam on my first try with only 756. These cyber security exams are hard for sure! They require a lot of experience on other areas like server administration and networking. I only did it because of my years of experience. To be honest I'm worry for the next exam in 3-4 years when I will have to take it again for the re certification.
renew through continuing education, you don't have to retake it
Just started the practice exams and, yes, definitely lots of questions that you won't know with some admin experience.
In addition to what the other guy said, they started a new way to renew. I renewed my sec+ by just talking a "test" that you could take an unlimited number of times. But, you have to get 100%. Took me 3 goes.
I also passed Security+ and my coworkers were like man you barely passed and I was like "muthafucka you didnt pass it at all'. Now they asking me to get them hired on my new job and they wont take the test.
@@richlifecreator that is what I do via FedVTE.
8 to 12 hours a day is alot.
Thank you for a great video and your honesty with your experience on the CySA+ exam. A very big kudo's for your hardwork resilence in your test taking skills and passing this exam on the 2nd try!
Thank you!
Glad to hear someone agree with video content for learning a breathe of fresh air.
Haha😅
Excellent follow up to your last video on the CySA+! Great work!
Thank you!
Congratulations, this ones next on the list for me so I'll definitely check out your resources :)
Thanks!! All the best with it.
Wrote the exam in the washroom :) that’s probably my option too. Congrats my friend
Just took first attempt of the exam on Friday and failed with 713! :( Invested in the Sybex books this time around and going to work through them and the practice tests, before putting it back in again in a few weeks. One of the PBQ few me off, would definetly recommend others getting familar with using NMAP and some vulnerability scanners like Nessus if you can.
Any updates? I just took it yesterday and got a 714, so looks like I’ll be following in your footsteps.
@@ZikreKidusan I passed the second attempt yesterday with 782. Another hard test and knew it was going to be close the whole time. Glad I stuck with it though, hard work payed off in the end.
imo i think the sybex study guide is the best resource , followed by jason dion's course and then the 1000 questions text book
Tbh I watched Jason Dion's course and I was baffled by all the terms and info he gives that is not listed on the objectives. Although I did learn from his course I felt it was kinda a waste of time. I think I will try Plural Sight for some vendor diversity.
Congratulations! Good stuff. I am taking the CYSA+ exam Monday evening. Wish me luck!
Thanks and all the best with your exam!!
Get the Sybex practice book. The questions from that book are even harder that the questions from the exam and they will give you a fighting chance on the real exam.
@@NeoKurow Thank you for the tip. Since none of my local bookstores have this book, I am going to have to buy the kindle version off Amazon. So I can practice test all weekend.
@@gabrielgadsden3986 that even better you will get access to a website when you can practice the questions in a very similar format than the actual exam.
I Loved Jason Dion Classes, but they definity are not enough by themselve. They are great for vocabulary as I am self taught, they definityly help me speak like an insider, not sound like I'm self taught.
im so sad i failed today 72* . i worked 1 month and i feel myself ready. But examtopic answer and other sources answers not accurate.
Great Video! Thanks for the information!
You're welcome!
I just passed acquired my Security+ and I work in the IT field. -- I'm curious at the time you obtained the CYSA+ how much professional IT experience you had already, and how much of that experience was cybersecurity based? ...or are you a full time student only? (at the time)
Hey! At the time I’d been working in Cybersecurity for about 11 months and doing school full time as well.
Hey bro, you mentioned you took your exam in the bathroom. Unfortunately, I have an overactive bladder, and might have to try that too. Is it okay to take the exam on the toilet? I know it sounds ridiculous. Or is it better to pee in a bottle if worse comes to worse.
That might be an accommodation request you might have to discuss with the exam provider and will be better to take in person.
Congrats Day! And what course are you studying in college? I’ll be taking the CYSA+ course before starting college and wanna know some of the best courses in line with that.
Thanks Richard! I'm majoring in Network Operations & Security at WGU: ua-cam.com/video/TzvtTvN8zk8/v-deo.html
Congrats bro! I was studying for this exam and planned to take it when I get out of AIT (ie Advance Individual Training) if you’re not in the military. I’ve been using Udemy and YT, but I’ll check the book out. Keep grinding g! Yo content really b inspiring me!
Thanks man!!
Congrats Day. I am also preparing to take the CySA+ exam. I passed my Security+ exam in 2022. I am trying to break into Cybersecurity Analyst role with no prior experience in IT and my current job as a Courier is very demanding. Would you recommend that I take other certifications or what Hands On courses would you recommend.
I always recommend the BTL1 from security blue team. It’s practical & generally affordable. Check my playlist for more information on it.
ua-cam.com/play/PLDqMNdDvMsRk3H4E3cNpqU6bN2MLCZMjn.html
Why did you take it while taking a shit? This man is a legend
Great video? Question- is that a Dell ultra wide “37 monitor you are using??
I have my Security + should I do this cert enroute to CISM. I have a PM background but I do love to learn.
I’m not sure I can answer that question correctly. Looks like you’re on the management route so this might not be of use to you however if you have the time and resources then it wouldn’t hurt to do it.
What source did you use for the PBQs? Need to find something to practice on
Bro, I found nothing when it came to the PBQs for free. I winged it and passed
Great video man! Love the positive outlook. I passed Sec+ Dec 2021 and want to do CySA+ before Sec+ expires so it renews it. I hear a lot of sources say to get really comfortable with reading logs for this one. Did the PluralSight course dive heavily into logs? What other resources have you found for this besides DION and Sybex? I used both of those to pass Sec+.
The exam did have a lot of log analysis for me when I tested, your sources are correct on getting comfortable with logs.
Do you need the security+ in order to understand the CYSA+
Hey can you recommend any practice tests that best relate to the exam? I've done quite a few but unsure what type questions to look for.
The practice tests I recommended I’m the video-from Jason Dion
@@DayCyberwox thank you sir! I’ve been doing those!
Can you please list the books and courses you used to prepare? You mentioned something on pluralsight..
They’re in the description of the video 🙂
Hey Great job, it's important to get sec+ on you can go direct BTL1?
You can go straight to BTL1.
Hi, I’m taking my exam today, can you please help me?
Congratulations 🎊
Thanks!
yoo what happens if u dont pass the exam do you need to pay again ?
Yep
What is your opinion on Pocket Prep for cysa?
Dude that ultrawide monitor looks so sick
Thanks!
Great work! what do you think of the cisco cyberops associate for SOC?
And it’s okay bro I take my exams in the bathroom closet.. heck I even taken some of my college exams on the toilet and uuhhh yeahhh I did use it bc ah brother be getting nervous you know what I mean! 😂😂😂😂😂 whatever helps y’all feel me!
Factsss😂
What degree did you get from WGU?
I like how easy they make it to take the exam. Do you use any note taking app?
Yeah I use notion
Congrats
Thanks!
Hey dude I think your audio mix is a little messed up, more volume on your voice please. Good video though. :) Congrats!
I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks!
How to renew cysa +?
The comptia website should have that answer.
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I apologize about that, just fixed it