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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.

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.

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SimulationExams.com Releases Security+ Practice Tests (SY0-501)

SimulationExams.com recently release Comptia Security+ practice tests for SY0-501 exam. The practice tests consist of 300+ questions with detailed answers for each question. As you all might be aware, the English version of the SY0-401 exam is retiring on 31st July 2018. Those who intend to take the older version of the cert exam need to take the test before the deadline, else they will have to take the newer exam (SY0-501). There are a few changes in the new exam compared to the old exam, and emphasis is shifting slowly towards performance based questions.

How to prepare for the new Security+ exam:

The following course of study is recommended for exam preparation:

  1. Study course material: http://www.simulationexams.com/books/comptia/securityplus_books.htm
  2. Practice tests: http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/security-plus.htm
  3. (in case you are writing old exam): http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/security-plus-401.htm
  4. Exam cram material: http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-cram/Securityplus-Notes.pdf

About Comptia Security+ Certification: The certification is awarded by Comptia after successful completion of SY0-501 exam. There are no pre-requisites for writing the exam, though it is recommended that you have at least one year of practice in administering network security in an organization.

The practice tests provide a platform for self evaluation before appearing for actual exam. The practice tests offered by simulationexams.com provide an environment similar to that of actual exam. The features include Learn and Exam modes, day/night modes, bookmarking, reviewing wrong answers, detailed stats, etc.

Other practice tests available within Comptia stream include A+ Essentials, A+ Practical Application, Network+, and Server+. Demo versions are available for all the titles for evaluating the software before procuring full version.

You may download the software by following the link given below:

http://www.simulationexams.com/downloads/comptia/security+download.htm

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