Passing the CompTIA Security+ Certification: A First-Hand Experience

I’m excited to share that I successfully passed the CompTIA Security+ certification exam on my first attempt! For anyone feeling anxious about their readiness for the exam, let me assure you: it wasn’t as daunting as I had anticipated, although it certainly isn’t a walk in the park.

During my preparation, I had braced myself for a challenging experience. To my relief, most of the questions were straightforward, although a few could have been phrased more clearly. The simulation questions, which I had feared would be complex and require intricate command inputs, turned out to be quite manageable. Instead of coding commands from memory, the simulations felt more like matching questions or selecting options from drop-down menus. That revelation alone made a significant difference in my approach to the exam.

My hesitation about tackling the exam stemmed largely from this anxiety over the simulations. I kept delaying, convincing myself I needed more practice. In reality, I had all the preparation I needed, and I ended up overwhelming myself with unnecessary worry.

For those preparing for the Security+ exam, here’s my best advice: take plenty of practice tests after you finish your studying. Make sure you’re consistently achieving passing scores. If you encounter questions that stump you, don’t dwell on them. Skip those and mark them for review—sometimes, subsequent questions can jog your memory. Just remember to come back to them at the end of the exam.

I want to extend my gratitude to the incredible community members on this subreddit. The wealth of information, guidance, and shared resources has been invaluable throughout my journey into the world of cybersecurity. Your support has made a world of difference.

Best of luck to all of you preparing for your exams, and remember: don’t let fear hold you back!

Edit: I appreciate all the love and recognition! Your encouragement means the world to me, and I couldn’t have achieved this milestone without you all.