CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Training + Labs + Exam + Practice Exam
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CompTIA Security+ is a globally trusted certification that validates foundational, vendor-neutral IT security knowledge and skills. As a benchmark for best practices in IT security, this certification training covers the essential principles of network security and risk management.
No.1 Certification in Security (Core Skills)
Duration
48 Hours | 5 Days
Fri-Sat-Sun-Sat-Sun
Training Cost
Exam
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
Maximum of 90 questions
90 minutes
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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Objectives
1.0 Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
2.0 Architecture and Design
3.0 Implementation
4.0 Operations and Incident Response
5.0 Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- General Security Concepts
- Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
- Security Architecture
- Security Operations
- Security Program Management and Oversight
The CompTIA Security+ 701 course is ideal for professionals who are working in the roles of
system administrators, network administrators, security administrators, and IT auditors.
Exam Code | SY0-701 |
Launch Date | November 7, 2023 |
Exam Description | The CompTIA Security+ certification exam will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents |
Number of Questions | Maximum of 90 questions |
Type of Questions | Multiple choice and performance-based |
Length of Test | 90 minutes |
Passing Score | 750 (on a scale of 100-900) |
Recommended Experience | CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience working in a security/ systems administrator job role |
Languages | English, with Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish to follow |
Retirement | Usually three years after launch |
Testing Provider | Pearson VUE |
CompTIA has developed the Official CompTIA Security+ Study Guide (SY0-701) for the CompTIA certification candidate. Rigorously evaluated by third-party subject matter experts to validate adequate coverage of the Security+ exam objectives, the Official CompTIA Security+ Study Guide teaches the essential skills and information required for the CompTIA certification exam (SY0-701).
After reading the text, you will be able to:
- Compare and contrast various types of security controls.
- Summarize fundamental security concepts.
- Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security.
- Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.
- Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations.
- Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
- Explain various types of vulnerabilities.
- Analyze indicators of malicious activity.
- Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.
- Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.
- Apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.
- Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data.
- Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.
- Apply common security techniques to computing resources.
- Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.
- Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management.
- Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.
- Modify enterprise capabilities to enhance security.
- Implement and maintain identity and access management.
- Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations.
- Explain appropriate incident response activities.
- Use data sources to support an investigation.
- Summarize elements of effective security governance.
- Explain elements of the risk management process.
- Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management.
- Summarize elements of effective security compliance.
- Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments.
- Implement security awareness practices.
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