CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Practice Exam

The CompTIA Security+ certification is a globally recognized validation of fundamental skills necessary for executing essential security tasks and embarking on a career in IT security. CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) includes the most sought-after proficiencies relevant to contemporary threats, including automation, zero trust, IoT, risk management, and more. Upon certification, you'll possess the foundational skills essential for success in the field, a quality that prospective employers will readily acknowledge. The Security+ exam assesses your capability to:

• Evaluate the security status of enterprise environments and propose and implement suitable security measures.
• Safeguard hybrid environments, encompassing cloud, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology.
• Operate with an understanding of pertinent regulations and policies, including governance, risk, and compliance principles.
• Detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents and events effectively.

Recommended Experience:

CompTIA Network+ certification and two years of experience in a security/systems administrator role, along with a minimum of two years of IT administration experience focusing on security. Hands-on experience in technical information security and a comprehensive understanding of security concepts are also highly recommended.

Who should take the exam?

The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam is targeted towards IT professionals who want to validate their foundational knowledge and skills in cybersecurity. It's a vendor-neutral certification that covers a broad range of security topics, making it a good choice for those who are new to the field or want to broaden their cybersecurity skillset. The target audience includes:

• System administrators
• Security specialists
• Network administrators
• IT auditors
• Security consultants
• Security engineers
• Anyone who wants to start a career in cybersecurity

Exam Details 

• Exam Code: SY0-701 
• Exam Name: CompTIA Security+
• Exam Languages: English, with Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish to follow 
• Exam Questions: 90 Questions
• Time: 90 minutes
• Passing Score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)

Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

Topic 1: Understand the General Security Concepts 12%

• Compare and contrast various types of security controls.
• Summarize fundamental security concepts.
• Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security.
• Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions. 

Topic 2: Learn about Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations 22%

• Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations.
• Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
• Explain various types of vulnerabilities.
• Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity.
• Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.

Topic 3: Overview of Security Architecture 18%

• Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.
• Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.
• Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data.
• Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.

Topic 4: Learn about Security Operations 28%

• Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources.
• Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.
• Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management. 
• Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.
• Given a scenario, modify enterprise capabilities to enhance security.
• Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management.
• Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations.
• Explain appropriate incident response activities.

Topic 5: Understand Security Program Management and Oversight 20%

• Summarize elements of effective security governance.
• Explain elements of the risk management process.
• Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management.
• Summarize elements of effective security compliance.
• Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments.
• Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices.