eLearning with CertMaster Learn™ for Security+
CertMaster Learn is the only comprehensive eLearning solution developed exclusively by CompTIA. Interactive and self-paced, CertMaster Learn for Security+ includes a customizable learning plan and performance-based questions that take you on a path of consistent learning toward your certification exam.
Interactive Labs with CertMaster Labs™ for Security+
Acquire the necessary hands-on skills for your Security+ certification exam with CertMaster Labs for Security+. You will better understand the subject matter and reinforce the practical aspects of the Security+ certification exam objectives.
CertMaster Practice is an adaptive online companion tool that assesses your knowledge and exam readiness. CertMaster Practice for Security+ confirms your strong areas and helps fill knowledge gaps in your weak areas, helping you feel more prepared and confident when you go into your Security+ certification exam.
Study Guides for Security+
When you prefer traditional textbook-style learning, choose our fully illustrated Official CompTIA Content books that are packed with informative and accessible content that covers all Security+ exam objectives.
Ensure you are 100% ready on test day with comprehensive online training for Security+, only from CompTIA. CertMaster Learn is interactive and self-paced, and combines instructional lessons with assessments, videos, and performance-based questions to help you prepare for your certification exam and career in IT. Feel confident when you’ve prepared for your exam with CompTIA CertMaster Learn!
Included in CertMaster Learn for CompTIA Security+:
- 100% coverage of exam objectives that focus on job roles
- Over 40 hours of engaging content
- 16 lessons with interactive performance-based questions (PBQs)
- 160 practice questions with immediate feedback
- 90-question final assessment simulates the test experience
Exclusive CertMaster Learn + Labs features that help you prepare for your exam:
- Countdown calendar to keep you on pace
- Narrative instruction, images, videos, and games to keep you engaged
- Achievement badges, flashcards, and a personalized dashboard to track progress
- PBQs and practice questions show what you’ve mastered and what to revisit
How You'll Train With CertMaster Learn For CompTIA Security+
Video : CertMaster Learn CompTIA Security+ Comprehensive eLearning
Extensive learning content, videos, flashcards, games, and more covering all exam objectives.
Performance-Based Questions (PBQs)
What You'll Learn With CertMaster Learn For Security+
CertMaster Learn covers topics across all objectives on the CompTIA Security+ exam, including:
General Security Concepts
Includes key cybersecurity terminology and concepts up front to provide a foundation for security controls discussed throughout the exam.
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
Focuses on responding to common threats, cyberattacks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents and appropriate mitigation techniques to monitor and secure hybrid environments.
Security Architecture
Includes security implications of different architecture models, principles of securing enterprise infrastructure, and strategies to protect data.
Security Operations
Includes applying and enhancing security and vulnerability management techniques, as well as security implications of proper hardware, software, and data management.
Security Program Management & Oversight
Updated to better reflect the reporting and communication skills required for Security+ job roles relating to governance, risk management, compliance, assessment, and security awareness.
CompTIA CertMaster Learn for Security+ (SY0-701) Purchase
CertMaster Labs for Security+ Training
Hands-On CompTIA Security+ Certification Training.
Learn by Doing with CertMaster Labs for Security+
CertMaster Labs for Security+ provides learners the necessary platform to gain critical hands-on skills and develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter to prepare for your CertMaster Security+ Certification. CertMaster Labs allows you to address the practical aspects of Security+ exam objectives and complement prior training through access to real equipment and software environments.
How You'll Gain Hands-On Experience With CertMaster Labs for Security+
ACCESS TO HANDS-ON LEARNING
Browser-based access to software applications and operating systems used on the job.
ALIGNED WITH EXAM OBJECTIVES
Lab exercises align real-world scenarios with CompTIA exam objectives.
EXTENSIVE, STEP-BY-STEP ACTIVITIES
Detailed instructions for navigating and accomplishing lab tasks from basic configuration to advanced subjects.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN WITH CERTMASTER LABS FOR SECURITY+
CompTIA Labs addresses the practical aspects of the exam objectives on the CertMaster Security+ exam, including:
General Security Concepts
Includes key cybersecurity terminology and concepts up front to provide a foundation for security controls discussed throughout the exam.
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
Focuses on responding to common threats, cyberattacks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents and appropriate mitigation techniques to monitor and secure hybrid environments.
Security Architecture
Includes security implications of different architecture models, principles of securing enterprise infrastructure, and strategies to protect data.
Security Operations
Includes applying and enhancing security and vulnerability management techniques, as well as security implications of proper hardware, software, and data management.
Security Program Management & Oversight
Updated to better reflect the reporting and communication skills required for Security+ job roles relating to governance, risk management, compliance, assessment, and security awareness.
CompTIA CertMaster Labs for Security+ (SY0-701) Purchase !
CertMaster Practice for Security+
Exam Prep That Increases Retention And Builds Confidence.
Your Security+ Certification Training Companion CertMaster Practice is a knowledge assessment and certification training companion tool. It helps you gain knowledge and prepare for your CompTIA exam. Featuring question-first design, real-time learning analytics, and content refreshers, CertMaster Practice helps reinforce and test what you know and close knowledge gaps.
How You'll Reinforce Knowledge With CertMaster Practice for CompTIA Security+
CERTIFICATION TRAINING COMPANION TOOL
Designed by CompTIA to check knowledge, practice skills, and prepare for exam topics.
COMBINATION KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT & ELEARNING
Combines knowledge reviews and intelligent eLearning tools to help close knowledge gaps.
REAL-TIME LEARNING ANALYTICS
Tracks real-time knowledge gain and topic difficulty to help you learn intelligently.
WHAT YOU’LL REINFORCE WITH CERTMASTER PRACTICE FOR SECURITY+
CertMaster Practice covers topics across all objectives on the CompTIA Security+ exam, including:
General Security Concepts
Includes key cybersecurity terminology and concepts up front to provide a foundation for security controls discussed throughout the exam.
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
Focuses on responding to common threats, cyberattacks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents and appropriate mitigation techniques to monitor and secure hybrid environments.
Security Architecture
Includes security implications of different architecture models, principles of securing enterprise infrastructure, and strategies to protect data.
Security Operations
Includes applying and enhancing security and vulnerability management techniques, as well as security implications of proper hardware, software, and data management.
Security Program Management & Oversight
Updated to better reflect the reporting and communication skills required for Security+ job roles relating to governance, risk management, compliance, assessment, and security awareness.
CertMaster Practice
CertMaster Practice is an intelligent online course that helps you learn fast and remember information long-term as you prepare for the exam. It quickly assesses what you know and then focuses on filling your knowledge gaps. It’s a great addition to your exam prep plan and guides you to mastery of the curriculum.
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Study Guide
LEARN WITH OFFICIAL COMPTIA CONTENT
Official CompTIA Content (OCC) has been designed from the ground up to help you learn and master the material in your certification exam. Trust self-paced CompTIA study guides that are:
- Clearly written and structured.
- Flexible so you can learn at any pace.
- Focused on your exam success.
Save With a Bundle
CompTIA Training bundles are a great way to continue your learning process in every stage of your exam preparation. Complement a study guide with popular training options such as:
- Learn online with CertMaster Learn.
- Apply your knowledge with CertMaster Labs
- Practice and prepare for your exam with CertMaster Practice.
What You'll Learn
CompTIA has developed the Official CompTIA Security+ Study Guide (SY0-701) for the CompTIA certification candidate. Rigorously evaluated by third-party subject matter experts to validate adequate coverage of the Security+ exam objectives, the Official CompTIA Security+ Study Guide teaches the essential skills and information required for the CompTIA certification exam (SY0-701).
After reading the text, you will be able to:
- 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.
- Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations.
- Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
- Explain various types of vulnerabilities.
- Analyze indicators of malicious activity.
- Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.
- Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.
- 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.
- 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.
- Modify enterprise capabilities to enhance security.
- Implement and maintain identity and access management.
- Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations.
- Explain appropriate incident response activities.
- Use data sources to support an investigation.
- 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.
- Implement security awareness practices.
Prerequisites
To get the most out of the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide and be able to prepare for your exam, you should have successfully passed the CompTIA Network+ certification exam and have acquired 24 months of experience in networking support and IT administration. We also recommend the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:
- Use a keyboard and mouse.
- Know the function and basic features of PC components.
- Able to use Windows to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel and Management Consoles).
- Know basic network terminology and functions (such as OSI Model, topology, Ethernet, TCP/IP, switches and routers).
- Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols and troubleshooting tools.