Passed with an 836 on on 8/24/16. I do not believe Meyers' book alone would have been enough to achieve that score, and I cannot say with certainty that it would have been enough to obtain the required 750 to pass.
My goal was to spend no more than three weeks studying for the exam, thought I was able to dedicate ~4 hours a day for two weeks. I chose this book because of past success with Meyers' A+ and Network+, and I like the condensed format of his books.
However, in addition to Meyers' book I used bits and pieces of the All-in-One Exam Guide, and lots of Wikipedia for concepts I did not fully understand, or that were not fully explained in Meyers' book. SY0-401 is a more difficult test than previous Sec+ tests (I had passed the 2008-version in 2010), and requires a deeper understanding of policies, procedures and protocols around security matters.
The Meyers' book does a poor job explaining Perimeter and Physical Control Types and Functionalities, and after reading and re-reading that section of the book I was confused about what constitutes a control v. a function; the All-in-One book helped to puts the pieces together.
To use this book, pay particular attention to concepts and buzzwords that may only be mentioned in a sentence or two, as they very likely will be covered on the exam. Take nothing for granted.
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| CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-401) | CompTIA Security+ Certification Bundle, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401) | CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401) | CompTIA Security+ Certification Practice Exams, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401) | Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Passport, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-401) | Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide (Exam SY0-401) | |
| Title | CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-401) | CompTIA Security+ Certification Bundle, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401) | CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401) | CompTIA Security+ Certification Practice Exams, Second Edition (Exam SY0-401) | Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Passport, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-401) | Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide (Exam SY0-401) |
| Resource Type | Comprehensive guide | Study bundle | Study guide | Practice exams | Quick review | Comprehensive guide |
| Audience Level | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Binding | Hardcover w/CD-ROM | Paperback bundle w/CD-ROM | Paperback w/CD-ROM | Paperback w/CD-ROM | Paperback w/CD-ROM | Hardcover w/CD-ROM |
| Publication Date | December 2014 | August 2014 | July 2014 | July 2014 | June 2014 | July 2015 |
| Author(s) | Wm. Arthur Conklin, Greg White, Dwayne Williams, Chuck Cothren, Roger Davis | Glen E. Clarke, Daniel Lachance | Glen E. Clarke | Daniel Lachance, Glen E. Clarke | Dawn Dunkerley, T. J. Samuel | Michael Meyers |
| Brief Description | Now in its 4th edition, McGraw-Hill Education's gold standard test prep format not only covers 100% of the latest exam objectives (Exam SY0-401), it serves as an invaluable on-the-job reference. | A one-stop self-study resource, including the CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide, 2nd Edition, and CompTIA Security+ Certification Practice Exams, 2nd Edition, plus bonus digital training content. | An indispensable resource, including practice exams electronically, now updated in its 2nd edition for the latest exam (SY0-401). | Take the test before taking the test! This invaluable companion to the Study Guide includes over 800 exclusive practice questions covering all exam topics, as well as a robust digital test engine. | Focuses on precisely what you need to know to pass the latest SY0-401 exam, with easy-to-use tools to help you remember the concepts. | A comprehensive guide to help ensure success both on exam day and in a professional security environment, written in Mike Meyers's iconic voice. Includes lab sims, practice questions, and Mike's famous video training. |
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