CompTIA Security+ SY0-601
10 Week Study Plan created by Symoné B. “Beez”
(File > Make a copy to add to your Google Drive)
Link to Purchase Voucher (10% Off Code YCDA10 | Comes with 1 retake but if you follow this plan you
will pass on the first try. Schedule your exam 4 weeks before you want to take the exam)
Prerequisites (if you are starting with no computer/technical knowledge)
● Computer Fundamentals Course https://youtu.be/eEo_aacpwCw
● CompTIA A+ Course https://youtu.be/2eLe7uz-7CM
● Networking Basics https://youtu.be/_IOZ8_cPgu8
● OSI Model https://youtu.be/Ilk7UXzV_Qc
● Khan Academy IP Ports and DNS https://youtu.be/MwxMsaFFycg
● Ports and IP Addressing https://youtu.be/AXrFCbD4-fU
● Encryption and Public Keys https://youtu.be/6-JjHa-qLPk
● Computer Networking Course - https://youtu.be/qiQR5rTSshw
Materials Needed
● Notebook and highlighters
● Flashcards (physical flashcards are optional)
● Security+ Quizlet Flashcards (FREE)
https://quizlet.com/546418884/security-sy0-601-acronym-list-flash-cards/
● CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-601 Study Guide ($9.99 Kindle)
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Security-Get-Certified-Ahead/dp/B096D1LGSK/ref=sr_1_1?k
eywords=darril+gibson+security+sy0-601&qid=1665418239&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjIyIiwicXNhIjoiMC
45MyIsInFzcCI6IjAuNzQifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=darril+%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1
● GetCertifiedGetAhead.com Full Study Package ($67 only purchase when you are within 60
days of your exam)
https://gcgapremium.com/security-sy0-601-online-study-packages/
● Professor Messer's Security+ 601 Youtube Course (Free)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG49S3nxzAnkL2ulFS3132mOVKuzzBxA8
How to Prepare for the exam
When studying for exams make sure that you take a lot of notes, so you can retain information
better. To study for the Security+ Exam you want to first focus on understanding the material
and the acronyms. There are ALOT of acronyms so the flashcards will come in handy. Reading
and taking the practice exams is going to help you gauge how well you are doing with the
material.
Don’t worry about scoring perfect scores when starting out, understand why the correct answer
is the answer. Simulation questions are weighed heavily so you need to practice them with the
GetCertifiedGetAhead.com Full Study Package
Created by Symoné B. “Beez” Follow me on Tiktok, IG, and Twitter at @SymoneBeez
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10 Week Security+ Study Plan
Week
Security+ Study Guide
Darril Gibson
Flashcards
1
Read Chapters 1-2 and
take practice exams at
the end of each section
20 minutes of flash cards
2
Read Chapters 3-5 and
take practice exams at
the end of each section
20 minutes of flash cards
3
Read Chapters 5-7 and
take practice exams at
the end of each section
20 minutes of flash cards
4
Read Chapters 7-9 and
take practice exams at
the end of each section
20 minutes of flash cards
5
Read Chapters 10-11 and
take practice exams at
the end of each section
20 minutes of flash cards
Progress/Notes
Created by Symoné B. “Beez” Follow me on Tiktok, IG, and Twitter at @SymoneBeez
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Week
Security+ Study Guide
Darril Gibson
Flashcards
6
Review Practice exams
and reread concepts you
don’t grasp yet
10 minutes of flash cards
7
Review Practice exams
and reread concepts you
don’t grasp yet
10 minutes of flash cards
8
Review Practice exams
and reread concepts you
don’t grasp yet
10 minutes of flash cards
9
Review Practice exams
and reread concepts you
don’t grasp yet
20 minutes of flash cards
10
Review Practice exams
and reread concepts you
don’t grasp yet
20 minutes of flash cards
Progress/Notes
Created by Symoné B. “Beez” Follow me on Tiktok, IG, and Twitter at @SymoneBeez
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