Planting Seeds of Success
Do you use Wikipedia? I do and I love it. So much so that I’ve donated to them to help them keep providing the service that I value so much. I really like the style of the articles and the way that authors police themselves to prevent problems. It’s a great resource and awesome that [...]
Study Security+ From Your Mobile Device CompTIA Security+ (SY0-301) practice test questions and flash cards are now available for your mobile devices. The content was written by Darril Gibson and includes: Over 170 Flashcards Over 275 Interactive Study questions with detailed explanations Organized in seven practice tests based on Security+ objectives This CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 [...]
If you’re studying for one of the security certifications like CISSP, SSCP, or Security+ it’s important to understand the difference between identification, authentication, and authentication. These concepts are intertwined, but have specific differences. When looking at these topics, especially for the SSCP and CISSP exams, it’s important to understand the differences between subjects and objects. [...]
If you’re studying for one of the security certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, or Security+ it’s important to understand single sign-on (SSO) concepts and federated access. SSO refers to the ability of a user to log on or access multiple systems by providing credentials only once. It enhances security by requiring users to use and [...]
Two Security+ books are now available through the Kindle lending library, a new feature of Amazon Prime. If you have any version of a Kindle and Amazon Prime, you can check out any available book for free for a month. Books for both the SY0-201 and SY0-301 Security+ exams are available to check out. Two [...]
When preparing for security exams such as Security+ or SSCP, you should know the differences between a common access card (CAC), a personal identity verification (PIV) card, and a smart card. All three are used for authentication. More specifically, each of them are in the Something You Have factor of authentication. Users prove their identity [...]
Security+ CE Requirements After you pass the Security+, you’ll find that CompTIA has a requirement to earn Security+ CE (continuing education) credits to retain the certification. If you don’t meet the CE requirements, your certification will expire. CompTIAs page provides an overview and other links for in-depth details, but this blog breaks down the basics [...]
In case you missed it, the recent edition of the Get Certified Get Ahead newsletter went out on November 29th. It includes several useful links to relevant topics on the Security+ and SSCP exams. Even though it’s too late to sign up for the past edition, you can still view it here. And of course, [...]
