Course Overview

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

Security+ is the most widely adopted ISO/ANSI-accredited early-career cybersecurity certification on the market with hands-on, performance-based questions on the certification exam. These practical questions assess your ability to effectively problem-solve in real-life situations and demonstrate your expertise to potential employers immediately.

The new CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) represents the latest and greatest in cybersecurity, covering the most in-demand skills related to current threats, automation, zero trust, IoT, risk, and more. Once certified, you’ll understand the core skills needed to succeed on the job—and employers will notice too. The Security+ exam verifies you have 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, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology.
Operate with an awareness of applicable regulations and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance.
Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.

CompTIA Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the U.S. DoD to meet Directive 8140.03M requirements. Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program. Over 3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011.

Exam Details:
Maximum of 90 questions
Multiple choice and performance-based
90 minutes
750 (on a scale of 100-900)

What you’ll learn

During this course you will learn the following skills:
General Security Concepts: Includes key cybersecurity terminology and concepts up front to provide a foundation for security controls discussed throughout the exam.
Security Operations: Includes applying and enhancing security and vulnerability management techniques, as well as security implications of proper hardware, software, and data management.
Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations: Focuses on responding to common threats, cyberattacks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents and appropriate mitigation techniques to monitor and secure hybrid environments.
Security Program Management & Oversight: Updated to better reflect the reporting and communication skills required for Security+ job roles relating to governance, risk management, compliance, assessment, and security awareness.
Security Architecture: Includes security implications of different architecture models, principles of securing enterprise infrastructure, and strategies to protect data.