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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

Security+ Study Guide

Cover all 5 domains with scenario-based lessons, hands-on examples, and performance-based question prep. The most in-demand entry-level security certification.

5
Domains
90
Max Questions
90 min
Exam Time
750
Passing Score
1 Know the Exam

Exam Snapshot

Security+ SY0-701 uses a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions. PBQs appear early in the exam — skip them if needed and return. You must score 750/900 to pass.

SY0-701
Exam Code
Current version
90
Max Questions
MC + performance-based
90 min
Time Limit
~1 min per MC question
750
Passing Score
Out of 900 scaled
$404
Exam Voucher
USD, Pearson VUE
None
Prerequisites
Network+ & 2 yrs recommended
3 Study Plan

Recommended Study Path

Security+ rewards practical understanding over memorization. This path builds from concepts to operations to management — the same progression you'd follow in a real security career.

1
Foundation: Security Concepts
Start with the vocabulary and frameworks. CIA triad, zero trust, control categories, and cryptographic foundations are referenced in every other domain.
D1 — General Concepts (12%)
2
Know the Threats
Understand what you're defending against — threat actors, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and how to mitigate them. High exam weight.
D2 — Threats & Vulns (22%)
3
Build the Architecture
Design secure systems — network segmentation, cloud models, IaC, and resilience. Connects D1 concepts to real infrastructure.
D3 — Architecture (18%)
4
Run Security Operations
The heaviest domain. Monitoring, incident response, forensics, and vulnerability management. Expect PBQs here — practice hands-on scenarios.
D4 — SecOps (28%)
5
Manage the Program
Governance, compliance, risk, and third-party management. The "manager" perspective — ties everything together for the exam.
D5 — Program Mgmt (20%)
4 Resources

Study Resources

Tools and references to support your Security+ preparation alongside the domain study guides.

📖
Glossary
Key terms with relationship map and domain filtering
Available
📝
Practice Exam
Timed questions with PBQ-style scenarios
Coming Soon
🔄
Flashcard Drills
Spaced repetition for ports, protocols, and concepts
Coming Soon
📋
Cheat Sheet PDF
Condensed reference for all 5 domains
Coming Soon

Start with Domain 1

General Security Concepts builds the vocabulary and framework understanding you'll need for every other Security+ domain. Interactive lessons, real-world scenarios — completely free.

Begin Domain 1 →
Disclaimer: This study guide is an independent educational resource created by Tech Jacks Solutions. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially associated with CompTIA. "Security+" and "CompTIA" are registered trademarks of CompTIA, Inc. All exam details are based on publicly available information from the CompTIA website. This material is preparatory only — it does not guarantee exam success. Always verify current exam requirements directly with CompTIA at comptia.org.