I took Sec+ today and passed. I had taken it years ago when it was first developed, but in planning to do CASP I figured I needed the review.
And I certainly did need the review....I've got years in IT doing system and server administration, not necessarily security focused but a "jack of all trades" to be exposed to a lot of the subject matter. Still, I studied two books, and took tons of practice exams, including the CompTIA Certmaster.
This exam, and in my experience in the last couple years on other CompTIA exams, is not to be taken lightly and studied for in a few days by most people. The fact you got in the 650s on your score is commendable because the exam is certainly challenging. I found most of the questions pretty reasonable, and the subject matter was much like that which I found in my own studies. There were a couple minor surprises, but out of 70 questions, there's a good chance there will always be something you didn't expect.
I think many of the CompTIA exams are a bit pricey, especially given the CE and/or renewal requirements and costs. However, I always learn something new -- or relearn something I'd forgotten.
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