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CompTIA Security+

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

SY0-701foundationOfficial provider page ↗

Choose your focusConsideringMake CompTIA Security+ your current certification and the site will give you one activity at a time.

Course path

Learn one objective at a time

A suggested starting lesson is highlighted. It becomes your current lesson only when you focus this certification on Today.

Course pace and remaining work

ApproachBuild in orderLearning; no professional IT experience yet

Core work left980mRemaining bite-sized blocks and checks · outside courses vary in length

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01

General Security ConceptsNot started

1.1 · Compare and contrast various types of security controls.

1 bite-sized block · next block about 15m

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Suggested bySep 17Start section →

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02

General Security ConceptsNot started

1.2 · Summarize fundamental security concepts.

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03

General Security ConceptsNot started

1.3 · Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security.

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04

General Security ConceptsNot started

1.4 · Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.

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05

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and MitigationsNot started

2.1 · Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations.

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06

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and MitigationsNot started

2.2 · Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.

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07

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and MitigationsNot started

2.3 · Explain various types of vulnerabilities.

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Threats, Vulnerabilities, and MitigationsNot started

2.4 · Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity.

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09

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and MitigationsNot started

2.5 · Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.

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10

Security ArchitectureNot started

3.1 · Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.

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Security ArchitectureNot started

3.2 · Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.

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12

Security ArchitectureNot started

3.3 · Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data.

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Security ArchitectureNot started

3.4 · Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.

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Security OperationsNot started

4.1 · Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources.

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15

Security OperationsNot started

4.2 · Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.

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Security OperationsNot started

4.3 · Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management.

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Security OperationsNot started

4.4 · Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.

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Security OperationsNot started

4.5 · Given a scenario, modify enterprise capabilities to enhance security.

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Security OperationsNot started

4.6 · Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management.

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Security OperationsNot started

4.7 · Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations.

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Security OperationsNot started

4.8 · Explain appropriate incident response activities.

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Security OperationsNot started

4.9 · Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation.

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Security Program Management and OversightNot started

5.1 · Summarize elements of effective security governance.

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Security Program Management and OversightNot started

5.2 · Explain elements of the risk management process.

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Security Program Management and OversightNot started

5.3 · Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management.

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Security Program Management and OversightNot started

5.4 · Summarize elements of effective security compliance.

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Security Program Management and OversightNot started

5.5 · Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments.

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Security Program Management and OversightNot started

5.6 · Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices.

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Route completion checks

Finish with mixed practice across the top-level objective map. This is preparation evidence, not proof of every vendor subobjective or a guarantee of an exam result.

○Pass a current-profile 90-question mixed mock at 80%+ within 180 days○Pass one current in-browser scenario at 70%+ within 180 days

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