CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) is the most widely recognized entry-level cybersecurity certification globally. It validates the baseline security skills required for IT security roles and is the standard foundation certification for cybersecurity professionals. Security+ is DoD 8570 approved, making it essential for U.S. government and defense contractor roles.

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What is CompTIA Security+?

Who Should Take This Course?

IT professionals transitioning into cybersecurity
Help Desk and Network Administrators seeking security roles
Junior Security Analysts and SOC Tier 1 analysts
System Administrators managing security controls
Network Engineers adding security specialization
U.S. Government and DoD personnel (required for 8570)
Anyone starting a cybersecurity career path

What You Will Learn in the SY0-701 Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

General Security Concepts

Core security principles and foundational cryptography.

Security controls: preventive, detective, corrective
Authentication, authorization, and non-repudiation
Cryptography: symmetric, asymmetric, hashing
PKI concepts: certificates, CAs, and certificate management

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

Identify and mitigate common security threats.

Malware types: ransomware, Trojans, rootkits, spyware
Social engineering and phishing attack techniques
Application vulnerabilities: injection, buffer overflow, XSS
Threat intelligence and vulnerability management

Security Architecture

Design and implement secure network and cloud architectures.

Zero Trust architecture principles
Network segmentation: DMZ, VLANs, microsegmentation
Cloud security: shared responsibility, CASB, SASE
Virtualization and containerization security

Security Operations

Manage and respond to security events and incidents.

Incident response phases: preparation, detection, containment
Digital forensics and evidence handling
Log analysis and SIEM correlation
Identity and Access Management (IAM) fundamentals

Security Program Management and Compliance

Governance, risk, compliance, and data privacy.

Risk management frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001
Data privacy regulations: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Security awareness and training programs

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

CompTIA Network+ recommended but not required
Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, OSI model)
2 years of IT experience with security focus recommended

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the SY0-701 certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	CompTIA Security+
Exam Code	SY0-701
Exam Type	Multiple Choice and Performance-Based Questions (PBQs)
Total Questions	Maximum 90 questions
Passing Score	750 (out of 900)
Exam Duration	90 minutes
Language	English, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, German
Exam Provider	Pearson VUE (in-person or online)
Exam Focus	Security fundamentals, threats, architecture, operations, and compliance
Exam Registration	CompTIA Store (certmaster.comptia.org) or Pearson VUE
Retake Policy	No waiting period for 1st retake; 14 days for subsequent retakes
Certification Validity	3 years (50 CEUs required for renewal)