CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

Comprehensive cybersecurity skills for securing systems and defending against threats

Exam Overview

Exam Code
SY0-701
Questions
Maximum of 90
Duration
90 minutes
Passing Score
750 (on scale of 100-900)
Question Types
Multiple choice, PBQs
Practice Questions
1000+

Exam Domains

1. General Security Concepts

12%

Security controls, CIA triad, authentication methods, cryptography basics

2. Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations

22%

Threat actors, attack types, vulnerabilities, risk management strategies

3. Security Architecture

18%

Network security, cloud security, secure infrastructure design

4. Security Operations

28%

Monitoring, incident response, digital forensics, security tools

5. Security Program Management & Oversight

20%

Governance, compliance, risk management, policies and procedures

Launch Your Cybersecurity Career

  • Most popular entry-level cybersecurity certification
  • Required for security analyst, SOC analyst, and security engineer roles
  • DoD 8570 and 8140 compliant for government cybersecurity positions
  • Gateway to advanced security certifications like CISSP and CEH
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