CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

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CompTIA Security+ validates baseline skills needed to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career, covering threats, vulnerabilities, security architecture, risk management, and incident response.

Exam Information

Exam Pattern

• Format: Multiple-choice and performance-based questions (PBQs). • Delivery: Computer-based testing via Pearson VUE or authorized proctors. Performance-based items simulate real-world tasks to test practical problem-solving skills.
Exam Code
SY0-701
Total Questions
90
Duration
90 minutes
Passing Marks
scaled score of 750 (on a scale from 100–900)
Languages
English

Exam Description

The CompTIA Security+ certification is a vendor-neutral credential that confirms a professional’s ability to secure networks, monitor and respond to threats, implement practical security solutions, and operate within governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. It is widely respected by employers and aligns with industry standards for cybersecurity roles. CompTIA+1 Security+ prepares candidates to:

  • Assess and mitigate security risks
  • Secure hybrid environments (cloud, mobile, IoT)
  • Analyze and respond to security events
  • Design and enforce secure systems and policies

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

CompTIA Security+ is a global cybersecurity certification that validates foundational knowledge and skills in security concepts, risk management, system hardening, incident response, and threat protection.
Ideal for: • Aspiring cybersecurity professionals • IT support/security specialists • Network administrators • Security operations personnel Anyone aiming to begin or advance a career in cybersecurity.
It covers: • Security fundamentals and risk management • Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies • Network and host security • Access control and identity management • Cryptography and PKI • Incident response and recovery planning
The exam includes: • Multiple-choice questions (single and multiple response) • Performance-based questions simulating real security tasks This mix tests both knowledge and practical application skills.
There are no formal prerequisites, but CompTIA recommends having two years of IT experience with a security focus and CompTIA Network+ certification for best results.
Security+ is widely recognized by employers, aligns with industry frameworks, and often satisfies baseline requirements for cybersecurity roles — including DoD and government job criteria.

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