CompTIA Security+ Certification

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Certification Overview

Certification Overview

CompTIA Security+ validates baseline, job–ready cybersecurity skills for securing hybrid/cloud environments, responding to incidents, and managing risk across today’s enterprises.

The certification covers the following topics:

General security concepts, core controls, and cryptographic fundamentals
Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations across endpoints, apps, networks, and cloud
Security architecture for on–prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
Security operations: monitoring, alert triage, incident response, and forensics
Identity & access management, zero trust, and privileged access strategies
Risk management, governance, and compliance requirements
Third–party and supply chain security
Security awareness, audits, and continuous improvement

This certification is ideal for early–career IT pros moving into cybersecurity roles or seeking DoD 8140–aligned positions requiring proven hands–on security skills.

TARGETED FOR: Network Administrator| Security Engineer | Security Architect

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+ Exam Objectives

Exam Objectives (SY0–701)

1.0 General Security Concepts (12%)
- Security controls (technical, administrative, physical) & core principles (CIA, AAA, zero trust)
- Change/configuration management, documentation, and version control
- Cryptographic solutions: PKI, encryption, hashing, digital signatures, and key management
2.0 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations (22%)
- Threat actors/motivations; attack surfaces & vectors (phishing, supply chain, message–based)
- Vulnerabilities in apps, OS, virtualization, mobile, cloud, and web
- Mitigation techniques: segmentation, access control, configuration enforcement, hardening, isolation, patching
3.0 Security Architecture (18%)
- Secure network designs, secure protocols, and defense–in–depth
- Cloud & hybrid architectures, shared responsibility, and workload protection
- Identity, SSO/MFA, NAC, DLP, EDR/XDR, and secure application patterns
4.0 Security Operations (28%)
- Monitoring & alerting, log sources, and telemetry analysis
- Incident response lifecycle: prep, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, lessons learned
- Threat hunting, basic forensics, and root cause analysis
5.0 Security Program Management & Oversight (20%)
- Governance structures, policies/standards/procedures, and roles & responsibilities
- Risk identification, analysis, appetite/tolerance, and reporting; BIA & BCM
- Compliance obligations, third–party risk, audits/assessments, and security awareness programs

+ Exam Details/FAQ

Exam Code: SY0–701

Exam Cost: USD $425

Exam Launch Date: Announced March 16, 2022

Exam Retirement Date: N/A

FAQs – General Information

What does Security+ validate? Baseline, hands–on security skills for identifying threats, implementing controls, and responding to incidents across hybrid/cloud environments.
When did SY0–701 launch? November 7, 2023; English typically retires about 3 years post–launch.
How many questions & what types? Up to 90 questions; multiple–choice and performance–based.
What score is required? 750 on a 100–900 scale.

+ Prerequisites

Check the exam details section for prerequisite information.

+ Exam Prep

FAQs – Exam Prep

Do I need prerequisites? No. CompTIA recommends Network+ and ~2 years of security–focused IT experience for best results.
How should I study? Map a study plan to the official exam objectives; practice labs; review logs, IAM, incident response, and cloud/hybrid patterns; do timed practice exams.
How long to prepare? Varies by background; many candidates plan ~30–40 study hours and emphasize hands–on practice.

FAQs – Career Prospects & Certification Renewal

Which DoD 8140 roles are relevant? Examples include Cyber Defense Analyst, Incident Responder, Vulnerability Analyst, Security Control Assessor, and System Administrator; Security+ also maps to 8570/8140 baseline categories IAT Level II & IAM Level I.
How long is Security+ valid? Three years from the date earned, with options to renew via CE program.
How do I renew? Earn 50 CEUs within 3 years (or complete qualifying single–activity renewal options like CertMaster CE). Annual CE fees apply during the cycle.

+ Career FAQ

+ DoD Roles

DoD 8140 Approved Job Roles:

Cyber Defense Analyst
Incident Responder
Vulnerability Analyst
Security Control Assessor
System Administrator
Network Specialist
Systems Planner
IT Project Manager
Information Security Manager
Secure Software Assessor
Baseline categories (8570/8140): IAT Level II & IAM Level I

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Live instruction encourages team discussion, knowledge sharing, and hands-on collaboration.

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Train entire departments or cross-functional teams with consistent messaging and outcomes across roles.

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Exam Objectives (SY0&ndash
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1.0 General Security Concepts (12%)
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CompTIA Security+ Certification

Certification Overview

TARGETED FOR: Network Administrator| Security Engineer | Security Architect

We have earned the trust of 15,481 customers, including these fine organizations:

Course Benefits

Custom Course Content

Flexible Scheduling

Onsite or Remote

Team Engagement

Scalable Across Departments

Cost-Effective

NEED GROUP TRAINING?

We Offer Live-Instructor Group Training

$ / Day Course

All Available Instructor-Led Courses

Available On-Demand Courses

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