SY0-401 or SY0-501 Security+ Exam?

If you're planning to take the Security+ exam, you might be wondering if you should take the SY0-401 or SY0-501 Security+ exam. I'm starting to get queries asking which one to take. As an example, here's a snippet of a recent query.

"...I plan to make a career change and move into cybersecurity. ... I want to complete security + certification... what exam would you recommend me to take SY0-401 or the new SY0-501"

Here's the short answer: SY0-401.

This blog post explains why.

http://amzn.to/2hjtlbn