BECOME A TRUSTED DEFENDER OF DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS
Unlock Your Cybersecurity
with Security+
Elevate Your Cybersecurity Journey with CompTIA Security+ Technician Course: Your Gateway to a Secure Future — CompTIA Security+ Technician Course is your essential guide to mastering the intricacies of cybersecurity. Whether you're starting your cybersecurity career or aiming to enhance your expertise, this course provides a robust foundation in security protocols, risk management, and threat mitigation. Immerse yourself in hands-on learning and gain the expertise necessary to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital security.
Globally Recognized Certification
CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized certification that sets the standard for excellence in cybersecurity. Achieving this certification validates your skills and enhances your credibility in the competitive cybersecurity landscape. 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.
In-Demand IT Skills:
Embrace the latest trends
Understand and use the most recent advancements in cybersecurity technology, terms, techniques, and tools. By acquiring early career skills in the latest trends such as automation, zero trust, risk analysis, operational technology, and IoT, you will be well-equipped to excel in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
COMPTIA SECURITY+ VALIDATES CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS HAVE THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO RECOMMEND AND IMPLEMENT SECURITY SOLUTIONS
What Skills Will You Learn?
General Security Concepts
Includes key cybersecurity terminology and concepts up front to provide a foundation for security controls discussed throughout the exam.
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 Operations
Includes applying and enhancing security and vulnerability management techniques, as well as security implications of proper hardware, software, and data management.
Security Architecture
Includes security implications of different architecture models, principles of securing enterprise infrastructure, and strategies to protect data.
Organizations That Recommend or Require CompTIA A+
ADVICE FOR AN IT PROFESSIONAL
Unlock Your Potential!
PROVE YOU HAVE THE SECURITY READINESS SKILLS TO ADDRESS TODAYS THREATS
Examination Details
Exam Codes
SY0-701
Launch Date
November 7, 2023
Description
The CompTIA Security+ certification exam will verify the successful candidate has 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, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents
# of Questions
Maximum of 90 questions per exam
Type of Questions
Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops and performance-based
Length of Test
90 Minutes per exam
Passing Score
750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Recommended Experience
CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience working in a security/ systems administrator job role
Languages
English, with Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish to follow
Retirement
TBD - Usually three years after launch
Testing Provider
Pearson VUE
Price
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COMPTIA OFFERS A WEALTH OF CERTIFICATION TRAINING THAT IS DESIGNED FOR EXAM SUCCESS
Exam Preparation
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How Does CompTIA Security+ Compare?
Exam Focus
Vendor Neutral
Performance-based Questions
Experience Level
Training Products
Baseline cybersecurity skills, core cybersecurity knowledge
Yes
Yes
Early career
Full suite of online test prep tools, LOT, books
Security administrator job role
Yes
No
Early career
Self-paced online, LOT, courseware, mobile toolkit
Security administrator job role
Yes
Yes
Early career
In-person training and online
Pen testing and ethical hacking
Yes
No
Early career
Online review course and answers database, courseware
(ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Yes
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
No
Cybersecurity terms and concepts
Early career
Self-paced online, LOT
KEEP YOUR CERTIFICATION UP TO DATE WITH COMPTIA’S CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) PROGRAM
Certification Renewal
Keep your certification up to date with CompTIA’s Continuing Education (CE) program. It’s designed to be a continued validation of your expertise and a tool to expand your skillset. It’s also the ace up your sleeve when you’re ready to take the next step in your career.
Get the most out of your certification
Information technology is an incredibly dynamic field, creating new opportunities and challenges every day. Participating in our Continuing Education program will enable you to stay current with new and evolving technologies and remain a sought-after IT and security expert.
The CompTIA Continuing Education programYour CompTIA Security+ certification is good for three years from the day of your exam. The CE program allows you to extend your certification in three-year intervals through activities and training that relate to the content of your certification. Like Security+ itself, CompTIA Security+ CE also carries globally-recognized ISO/ANSI accreditation status.
It’s easy to renew
You can participate in a number of activities and training programs, including higher certifications, to renew your CompTIA Security+ certification. Complete CertMaster CE, an online, self-paced CE course, or collect at least 50 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in three years, upload them to your certification account and Security+ will automatically renew.
Security+ can be renewed
50
CEUs needed for renewal