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My path to Security+

9/15/2025 • 1 min read

Overview

I focused on threat modeling, access control, and crypto basics. Practice exams helped build speed and pattern recognition.

Asset → Threat → Vulnerability → Impact → Control

Study Order

  1. Networking refresh
  2. Authentication & access control
  3. Cryptography basics
  4. Application security
  5. Operations & incident response

Resources

  • Anki: Spaced repetition for key terms, port numbers, and acronyms.
  • Udemy Security+ course: Full video lectures and quizzes to reinforce weak areas.
  • Practice exams: Critical for timing, pattern recognition, and identifying gaps.

Takeaway

Layer your study: concepts first, repetition with Anki, reinforcement with a structured course, and final polish with timed practice exams.