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Simulationexams.com Releases Comptia Security+ Practice Tests (SY0-601)

Simulationexams.com, leading practice tests provider, updated it’s Security+ practice tests to conform to the latest exam objectives. The practice tests offer exam like environment for candidates enabling the candidates to appear for the actual certification exam with confidence. The practice tests consists of 4 individual tests, each with 100 questions. Each question is given detailed explanation so as to ensure that the candidate is familiar with the question topic.

The exam engine offers a rich feature set that include

  1. Learn and exam modes
  2. Night mode
  3. Preview answers
  4. Detailed category wise scoring to know weak areas
  5. Performance based questions

You may review the answered questions by just clicking on the review screen and see correct and wrong answers.

Check out free Security+ questions on the website.

The practice tests come with a demo version which is limited to a smaller set of questions. Full version may be activated online soon after procuring the same. The practice tests are updated from time to time to keep up with the changes in actual exam topics.

About Security+ Certification:  Security+ Certification is offered by CompTIA®. Undoubtedly, Security+ Certification is one of the most widely recognized certification in the field of computer and network security. Security+ exam is targeted for computer service technicians with at least 2 year on-the-job experience. To get Security+ certified, one need to pass only one exam: SY0 – 601.

The CompTIA Security+ exam covers the following domains and topics:

  1. Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities: Analyze indicators of compromise and determine types of malware or compare and contrast types of attacks
  2. Identity and Access Management: Implement identity and access management controls or differentiate common account management practices
  3. Technologies and Tools: Troubleshoot common security issues or deploy mobile devices securely
  4. Risk Management: Explain the importance of policies, plans and procedures related to organizational security
  5. Architecture and design: Summarize secure application development, deployment, cloud and virtualization concepts
  6. Cryptography and PKI: Compare and contrast basic concepts of cryptography or implement public key infrastructure

Typical job roles offered by Security+ certified person are Systems administrator, Network administrator, Security administrator, Junior IT auditor/penetration tester, Security specialist, Security consultant. and Security engineer.

About Simulationexams.com: The website, managed by Anand Software and Training Pvt. Ltd., a private limited company in Bangalore, offers practice tests, labs sims and cram notes for various IT certs like CCNA, CCNP, A+, Network+, and otehrs.

Network+ Labsim Update

Simulationexams.com, a leading practice tests and lab sims developer, recently updated Network+ Labsim. The update includes some bug fixes and improvements in the user interface. Network+ cert, offered by Comptia consists of performance based questions that expects candidates to have hands on experience in real world network environment. The labsim, offered by simulationexams.com consists of dozens of practice labs offering rich experience to various networking scenarios similar to those typically encountered in the actual exam.The labs offered using labsim product are listed  here:

  • Networking Fundamentals and WorkStation (WS) Labs
  • Access Point and DHCP Configuration Labs
  • Router Configuration and Troubleshooting Labs
  • Switch Configuration and Troubleshooting Labs
  • Scenario labs – Home and Small Office Networks

Check out the URL for complete list of labs available for practice:

https://www.simulationexams.com/LabSim/networkpluslabs/networkplus-lab-index.htm

Apart from the ready made labs, one can create one’s own labs using the design interface. Devices supported include workstations, servers, switch and routers.

Other labsims available incule Comptia A+ Labsim and Juniper Netsim.

Top 3 CompTIA Certifications

If you are an IT Professional working in an area like Computer Security or Networking, there are lots of certifications to showcase your expertise. In this article, you will find the top 3 CompTIA® certifications that will make you a great asset to any company.

  1. CompTIA Security+™ Certification:

Comptia Security+ logo Security+ certification will give a good start in the network security field. CompTIA Security+ certification is a well recognized cert in the area of computer security. Possible job titles for the certification holders would be like:

  • Security Analyst
  • Computer Security Administrator
  • Security/IT Manager
  • CISO/CSO, Systems Administrator
  • Systems Engineer or Integrator

Due to an increase in threats to computer security, there is a high demand for information technology experts. So if you are holding this certificate, then your profile will be eye-catching for many recruiters.

  1. CompTIA A+™ Certification:

The CompTIA A+ is the most widely recognized certification in the field of computer hardware and operating systems for those beginning their career in IT. The exam is designed to certify the competency of entry-level PC computer service professionals in installing, maintaining, customizing, and operating personal computers. No pre-requisites required for CompTIA A+ certification. CompTIA A+ certification deals with computer repair, software & operating systems, home/small office network administration, information security, cloud computing, and troubleshooting of both desktops and mobile devices. Many reputed companies, including US and other government organizations recognize A+ credentials while doing selection process.

Recently, Comptia introduced performance based questions that test the hands-on skills of the individual taking the test. Check out Comptia A+ Labsim for hands-on labs experience.

  1. CompTIA Network+™ Certification:

CompTIA Network+ is a mid-level certification. This certification validates expertise in managing, maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, and configuring the basic network infrastructure. Network+ course not only gives you hands-on experience for the certification exam but also provides skills as a networking professional.  The certification has undergone, as with other certifications, several revisions. The most recent cert exam, N10-007, provides  candidates with knowledge and skills required for networking using current technology products and services.  Recent update includes the following:

1. Critical security concepts that are essential for every security practitioner
2. Important cloud computing best practices
3. Coverage of virtualization techniques in detail
4. Network resiliency concepts and techniques for network engineers

It is a very good addition on the resume of a networking engineer.

Note: Simulationexams.com is not associated with Comptia or any other organization. The views expressed are that of the author. Comptia® is a registered trademark of Comptia® organization. A+™, Network+™, and Security+™ are trademarks of Comptia and duly recognized. Contact author Giri.M at giri.m[at]anandsoft.com for feedback or suggestions.

SimulationExams Releases Comptia A+ Core 1 Practice Tests for Mac

Simulationexams.com A+ practice tests for MacReleased MAC version of  CompTIA® A+™ 220–1001 certification exan.  CompTIA A+ core1 (220–1001) practice tests for Mac offered by SimulationExams.com conform to the latest exam objectives.

The exam topics covered in the practice tests are Mobile Devices, Networking, Hardware, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing and Hardware and Network Troubleshooting. The practice test is prepared by CompTIA certified experts in the field and it may help in boosting the score. The exam simulator is prepared with different types of questions that you may encounter in actual exam, including:

  • Multiple Choice Single Answer (MCSA)
  • Multiple Choices Multiple Answers (MCMA)
  • Exhibit type

The A+ core1 practice tests contain 300+ highly relevant questions with flashcards. The practice tests provides a timed test environment and each question is categorized that helps you to prepare for the actual exam by assessing areas that needs improvement. Customization of exam configuration such as  time, score, pass percentage is possible. A detailed scorecard is generated after submitting the exam, and the review feature allows to cross-check the incorrect answers.

You may also be interested in Android and iOS versions for mobile devices. One can download the apps by clicking the below links

The Windows version of the software is available here:

Disclaimer: Simulationexams.com is neither associated nor affiliated with CompTIA® or any other company. A+™, Network+™, Security+™, Server+™ are trademarks of CompTIA® and duly acknowledged.