CompTIA Security+ Certification: Training, Practice Tests and Exam Vouchers
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Exam Facts
| Required exam: | CompTIA Security+ |
| Number of questions: | 90 max, multiple choice and performance based |
| Length of test: | 90 minutes |
| Passing score: | 750 (scale of 100-900) |
| Exam codes: | SY0-701 |
| Cert timeframe: | Three years from date Security+ exam is passed. |
| Cert renewal: | See CompTIA Continuing Ed Program |
Exam News
CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-701 launched November 2023. This exam focuses on skills needed for the following tasks:
- Assess the cybersecurity posture of an enterprise environment.
- Recommend and implement appropriate cybersecurity solutions.
- Monitor and secure hybrid environments.
- Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies including principles of governance, risk, and compliance.
- Identify, analyze and respond to cybersecurity events and incidents.
What about a JOB?
Background. CompTIA recommends that Security+ certification candidates have their CompTIA Network+ certification, along with two years of technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security.
Jobs. Jobs related to Security+ competencies include security architect/engineer, security consultant/specialist, information assurance technician, security/systems/network administrators.
CompTIA identifies EDS, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, US DOD and military contractors, as just a few of the potential employers for Security+ certified technicians. Companies that contributed to development of the CompTIA Security+ exam include Target Corporation, General Dynamics IT (GDIT), Netflix, Splunk, Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT), Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and many more.
Pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam with Total Seminars
The challenges of IT security in the second decade of this century are more daunting than ever before and the demand for those skilled in IT security reflect that challenge. Earning the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ Certification is the de facto first step for a computer tech to enter the world of security. Organizations great and small rely on technicians skilled in security procedures and tools. All technicians must demonstrate to employers that they possess the basic competence and understanding of what security means. CompTIA Security+ is the place to start.
CompTIA released the Security+ SY0-701 exam in November of 2023. The CompTIA Security+ exam is challenging, designed to test an IT security professional who has:
• A minimum of 2 years experience in IT administration with a focus on security
• Day-to-day technical information security experience. The CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-701 exam objectives consist of five major areas:
1.0 General Security Concepts 12%
2.0 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations 22%
3.0 Security Architecture 18%
4.0 Security Operations 28%
5.0 Security Program Management and Oversight 20%
Total Seminars supplies everything you need to prepare, understand, and pass the exam. Contact Total Seminars at the beginning of your studies to take advantage of their superb CompTIA Security+ software. These practice tests serve as important milestones in your studies en route to taking and passing the actual exam.
Total Seminars, the certification experts, produce the #1 exam guides, lab manuals, practice tests, and testing software on the market. No one else offers certification books and training materials authored by the same industry experts. This solidifies their position as industry leaders and helps their customers succeed as IT technicians. Contact Total Seminars today if you are ready to take on and pass the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam.
CompTIA Security+ FAQs
What is on the CompTIA Security+ exam?
The current exam, SY0-701, covers five domains: General Security Concepts 12%, Threats, Vulnerabilities and Mitigations 22%, Security Architecture 18%, Security Operations 28%, and Security Program Management and Oversight 20%.
How long is the exam and what score do I need to pass?
You have 90 minutes to answer a maximum of 90 questions, a mix of multiple choice and performance-based. The passing score is 750 on a scale of 100 to 900.
Do I need Network+ or work experience before taking Security+?
Neither is required to sit the exam. CompTIA recommends candidates hold CompTIA Network+ and have around two years of technical networking experience with a security emphasis. Many people pass without it, but the exam assumes you already understand how networks work.
How much does the CompTIA Security+ exam cost?
Total Seminars sells the official CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 voucher for $391.99, about 11% below CompTIA’s $439 retail price. A Retake Option is available and must be purchased in the same order as your voucher — we cannot add it to a voucher you already own.
How long is my Security+ certification valid?
Three years from the date you pass. You can renew by earning continuing education units through the CompTIA Continuing Education program.
Is a new version of the Security+ exam coming?
SY0-701 is the current exam and the one every Total Seminars Security+ product is built for. CompTIA typically refreshes its exams roughly every three years. When a new version is officially announced we update our materials and say so here, so you always know which exam you are preparing for.
What jobs can I get with Security+?
Security+ maps to roles including security architect, security engineer, security consultant, information assurance technician, and security, systems or network administrator. CompTIA names Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics IT, the US Department of Defense and military contractors among employers that look for it, and organisations including Target, Netflix, Splunk and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contributed to developing the exam.
What is the difference between TotalTester and TotalSims?
TotalTester is practice test questions — it tells you whether you are ready. TotalSims is interactive simulation practice built for the performance-based questions, where the exam drops you into a simulated environment and asks you to complete a task. Most candidates who fail are caught out by the performance-based questions, so we recommend both.
Which Total Seminars products should I study with?
A typical path is the All-in-One exam guide eBook to learn the material, TotalVideo if you prefer to watch rather than read, TotalTester to check your readiness, and TotalSims to prepare for the performance-based questions. Bundling costs less than buying them separately.
Can I study for Security+ entirely online?
Yes. Every Total Seminars Security+ product is delivered online through the Total Seminars Training Hub at hub.totalsem.com and works anywhere you have a high-speed internet connection.