Conquering the CompTIA Security+ Exam: My First Attempt Success

I’m excited to share that I passed the CompTIA Security+ certification exam on my first attempt! If you’re feeling anxious or uncertain about your preparedness for the exam, let me reassure you: it was not as daunting as I had anticipated.

While I won’t claim that the exam was a walk in the park, I found it to be manageable overall. There were a few questions that could have been clearer, but the majority were straightforward. The simulations, which I had been particularly anxious about, turned out to be much simpler than I imagined. Instead of requiring me to recall commands from memory, they resembled matching questions or offered dropdown menu options.

My hesitation to take the exam stemmed largely from my concerns about these simulations, which led me to believe I needed more practice. In reality, I had already done enough preparation and had mostly psyched myself out.

For anyone gearing up to take this exam, I highly recommend completing several practice exams after your study sessions. Make sure you’re consistently passing those before you schedule your official test date. If you encounter questions that stump you, don’t dwell on them—mark them for review and move on. Sometimes, subsequent questions can provide hints that help jog your memory, and it will be easier to revisit them all together at the end.

I’d also like to take a moment to thank the fantastic members of this subreddit who have generously shared their insights, advice, and resources. Your contributions have been invaluable in my journey into the world of cybersecurity.

Wishing you all the best of luck on your own certification journeys!

P.S. A heartfelt thank you to everyone for the supportive comments and awards! Your encouragement really made a difference.