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SY0-701 · Guided course

CompTIA Security+ course

Security concepts, architecture, operations, governance, and incident response.

Exam scope: SY0-701 · V7

Current scope and updates: CompTIA expects Security+ V8 (SY0-801) to launch on or around November 17, 2026. SY0-701 remains available; its English exam retires June 11, 2027. This bank remains mapped to SY0-701 until its migration is reviewed.

28 objective lessons · 91 learning blocks · 189 distinct taught concepts

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Connect each term to the asset, threat, control, and evidence it affects.

A topic preview · Objective 1.1

Various types of security controls

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Technical control
Enforces a safeguard through hardware or software mechanisms.
Managerial control
Directs security through policies, risk decisions, and governance.
Operational control
Relies on people performing repeatable security processes.
Physical control
Controls physical access to buildings, rooms, or devices with fences, locks, or guards.
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Applied practice: Use a fictional organization. Name the risk, choose the narrowest useful control, and state what evidence would prove the control worked.

Course topics

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Browse 28 objective lessons
  1. 1.1 · General Security ConceptsVarious types of security controls
  2. 1.2 · General Security ConceptsFundamental security concepts
  3. 1.3 · General Security ConceptsImportance of change management processes and the impact to security
  4. 1.4 · General Security ConceptsImportance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions
  5. 2.1 · Threats, Vulnerabilities, and MitigationsCommon threat actors and motivations
  6. 2.2 · Threats, Vulnerabilities, and MitigationsCommon threat vectors and attack surfaces
  7. 2.3 · Threats, Vulnerabilities, and MitigationsVarious types of vulnerabilities
  8. 2.4 · Threats, Vulnerabilities, and MitigationsAnalyze indicators of malicious activity
  9. 2.5 · Threats, Vulnerabilities, and MitigationsPurpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise
  10. 3.1 · Security ArchitectureSecurity implications of different architecture models
  11. 3.2 · Security ArchitectureApply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure
  12. 3.3 · Security ArchitectureConcepts and strategies to protect data
  13. 3.4 · Security ArchitectureImportance of resilience and recovery in security architecture
  14. 4.1 · Security OperationsApply common security techniques to computing resources
  15. 4.2 · Security OperationsSecurity implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management
  16. 4.3 · Security OperationsVarious activities associated with vulnerability management
  17. 4.4 · Security OperationsSecurity alerting and monitoring concepts and tools
  18. 4.5 · Security OperationsModify enterprise capabilities to enhance security
  19. 4.6 · Security OperationsImplement and maintain identity and access management
  20. 4.7 · Security OperationsImportance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations
  21. 4.8 · Security OperationsAppropriate incident response activities
  22. 4.9 · Security OperationsUse data sources to support an investigation
  23. 5.1 · Security Program Management and OversightElements of effective security governance
  24. 5.2 · Security Program Management and OversightElements of the risk management process
  25. 5.3 · Security Program Management and OversightProcesses associated with third-party risk assessment and management
  26. 5.4 · Security Program Management and OversightElements of effective security compliance
  27. 5.5 · Security Program Management and OversightTypes and purposes of audits and assessments
  28. 5.6 · Security Program Management and OversightImplement security awareness practices

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