SY0-701 - The CompTIA Security+
Exam Code: SY0-701
The CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification is a globally
recognized credential that validates foundational cybersecurity skills
essential for securing networks, identifying threats, and implementing
effective security measures. It is particularly
suitable for individuals aiming to establish or advance their careers in IT
security.?
Exam Overview
- Exam Code: SY0-701
- Launch Date: November 7, 2023
- Number of Questions: Up to 90
- Question Types: Multiple-choice and performance-based
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Passing Score: 750 (on a scale of 100–900)
- Testing Provider: Pearson VUE (available at testing centers and online)
- Recommended Experience: CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT
administration with a security focus
- Exam Retirement: Typically, three years after launch; estimated around May
2027 ?
Exam Domains & Weightings
- General Security Concepts
(12%)
- Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
(22%)
- Security Architecture
(18%)
- Security Operations (28%)
- Security Program Management and Oversight
(20%
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Key Skills Validated
Upon achieving the Security+ certification,
candidates will have demonstrated the ability 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 Internet of Things
(IoT).
- 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. ?
Career Opportunities
Earning the Security+ certification can open
doors to various roles in the cybersecurity field, such as:
- Security Specialist
- Security Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Help Desk Analyst
- Security Analyst
- Security Engineer