I am currently in class for Security+. I'm looking for the best way to prepare for the Certificafion Exam in the 9 days we have to learn it?

http://www.professormesser.com is a great tool to reinforce what you'll learn in class.

Pass4sure, unless it's not allowed with your work. You will have work to do to study up either way but it will help you self-test yourself repeatedly and feel confident going in to the cert exam.

Don't forget free prep at fedvte(google it). Just have to have a .mil email

I'd suggest you try to remember the Port numbers, pay attention to the question format and what's really being asked, and find Sec + quizzes to do. . . along with paying attention in class.

I was provided with a code for trancender.com along with that and paying attention in class I was able to pass. The site gives you tests from a question bank so you get used to the type of questions you'll see.

Thank you for all of the advice. I ended up reading Clarke thoroughly and taking notes as I read through it. I would compare terms between what I read in Clarke and what Gibson defined terms as in his book. It was my second time testing, but I think the second time was easier after having a foundation of knowledge from Gibson, and then expanding upon that with how Clarke described things. Clarke went more in depth about the terms and concepts, sometimes a little too much, but that helped to fully understand them. Biggest achievement of my Air Force career thus far, and plan to continue to persevere through any obstacles I face in the future.

I recommend you find a new AFSC.

I certified in 2012 but I the big things for my test were the attacks, be familiar with the OSI model, and the major port numbers and that should get you through the majority of the test.

As far as studying, I'd find sample tests and go through it. If you know it, great. If you don't know it, figure out why. That's the best way. You need to know the information, not just memorize it. I had studied in my off time during BOLC and took the test.

Recommend you study.

Be careful with this.... I'm an X4 that just left Keesler last March. I wouldn't have posted this on here as it could quite possibly be construed as test compromise. Just as long as the answers people are giving don't lead anywhere to answer sheets or "tips"

TSgt (Join to see) - This looks like something you might be familiar with.