Course info

CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized certification that validates the foundational skills necessary for core security functions and a career in IT security. Here are the key details about this certification:

Purpose and Benefits:
Baseline Skills: CompTIA Security+ ensures you have the essential knowledge to perform security tasks and pursue an IT security career.
Hands-On Practical Skills: The certification emphasizes practical skills, preparing you to solve a wide variety of security issues.
Widely Adopted: Security+ is the most widely adopted early-career cybersecurity certification with performance-based questions on the exam.
What You’ll Learn:
General Security Concepts: Gain a foundation in cybersecurity terminology and concepts.
Assessing Security Posture: Understand how to assess an enterprise environment’s security and recommend appropriate solutions.
Hybrid Environments: Learn to monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, IoT, and operational technology.
Regulations and Compliance: Operate with awareness of applicable regulations, governance, risk, and compliance principles.
Incident Response: Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.
Exam Details:
Exam Code: SY0-601 (new version) or SY0-701 (latest version)
Question Types: Multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and performance-based items
Passing Score: Minimum of 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Compliance: Compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the U.S. DoD
Validity: Vouchers for the SY0-601 version are valid through July 31, 2024.
Why Choose Security+?:
Career Opportunities: More job roles use Security+ for baseline cybersecurity skills than any other certification.
Stay Current: Security+ covers the latest trends, including automation, zero trust, risk analysis, and IoT.
Trusted Credential: Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation, providing confidence in the certification.