Exam Review: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
42mBeginner2023-11-27
Authors

Mike Chapple
Teaching Professor at the University of Notre Dame
Course details
CompTIA Security+ is an entry-level certification that requires a thorough understanding of network and device security, risk mitigation strategies, compliance, and more. This overview course provides CompTIA Security+ candidates with essential information they need to prepare for the qualifying exam. Cybersecurity expert Mike Chapple goes over the six domains for the latest version of the exam, SY0-701, and shares study tips that can help you feel prepared to take and pass the test on your first try. Plus, learn where to find practice tests to get hands-on experience and how to keep your certification current by continuing your studies.
Skills covered
Network SecurityCybersecurityCert Prep
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - About the Security+ exam
- 02 - What's new in SY0-701
1. The Security+ Exam
- 03 - The Security+ exam
- 04 - Careers in information security
- 05 - The value of certification
- 06 - Stackable certifications
- 07 - Study resources
2. Exploring the Security+ Domains
- 08 - General security concepts
- 09 - Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
- 10 - Security architecture
- 11 - Security operations
- 12 - Security program management and oversight
3. Inside the Security+ Exam
- 13 - In-person exam environment
- 14 - At-home testing
- 15 - Security+ question types
- 16 - Passing the Security+ exam
4. Preparing for the Exam
- 17 - Exam tips
- 18 - Practice tests
Conclusion
- 19 - Continuing education requirements
- 20 - Continuing your studies
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