- You want broad coverage of threats, architecture, operations, and governance.
- You are moving from IT support, networking, or systems work into security.
- You prefer a practical foundation before choosing a security specialty.
Security+
Security+ Certification Exam Preparation
Builds a broad, vendor-neutral security foundation for technical and operational cybersecurity work.Role and experience fit
Is This Certification Right For You?
Use the provider’s official candidate guidance alongside this practical fit check.- You already lead enterprise security programs and need management-level depth.
- You need a certification focused exclusively on one vendor or cloud platform.
Basic familiarity with networks, operating systems, and everyday IT operations is helpful.
Skill level: FoundationalPractice coverage
What You'll Practice
Coverage follows the latest approved blueprint when available, with Standards Library data as the fallback.General Security Concepts12%Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations22%Security Architecture18%Security Operations28%Security Program Management and Oversight20%
- Apply foundational security principles, controls, and cryptographic concepts.
- Analyze threat actors, attack methods, vulnerabilities, and mitigations.
- Compare secure architecture models and select appropriate controls.
- Apply operational security, incident response, monitoring, and automation practices.
- Apply governance, risk, compliance, privacy, and assurance practices.
Multiple ChoiceMultiple ResponseScenario DecisionDrag and DropHot Area Placeholder
Exam style: Scenario-forward decision practice
PBQ and simulation support: Interactive practice formats are included when approved content supports them; live vendor simulations are not reproduced.
Current public exam profile
Security+ exam details
Standards facts are public. Questions, answers, attempts, and learner analytics remain private.ProviderCompTIA
Exam codeSY0-701
Exam standardCurrent exam version
Exam standardSY0-701 (V7)
Question countMaximum 90
Time limit90 minutes
Passing method750/900
PracticePractice tests available
Full exam simulatorFull Exam Simulation available
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