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SY0-701 · CompTIA Security+

SY0-701 Security+ Exam Prep Training

Structured, instructor-supported training built around CompTIA's official SY0-701 exam objectives — for career changers and working IT professionals moving into security.

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Exam codeSY0-701
QuestionsUp to 90
Length90 min
Pass score750 / 900

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Watch a real class recording covering one SY0-701 topic, taught the same way as the full course, so you can judge the instruction before enrolling.

  • ~15–20 minute recorded lesson*
  • Covers one real Domain 2.0 or 4.0 topic*
  • Instant access, no scheduling needed
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The exam blueprint

What the SY0-701 exam actually tests

CompTIA weights each domain differently. Security Operations alone accounts for more than a quarter of your score — training time should follow the blueprint, not guesswork.

1.0 General Security Concepts 2.0 Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations 3.0 Security Architecture 4.0 Security Operations 5.0 Security Program Management
DOMAIN 1.0

General Security Concepts

12% of exam
  • Security controls & zero trust
  • Cryptographic concepts
  • Change management
DOMAIN 2.0

Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations

22% of exam
  • Malware & social engineering
  • Vulnerability types
  • Mitigation techniques
DOMAIN 3.0

Security Architecture

18% of exam
  • Enterprise architecture models
  • Cloud & hybrid considerations
  • Resilience & recovery
DOMAIN 4.0 · HIGHEST WEIGHT

Security Operations

28% of exam
  • Hardening techniques
  • Incident response
  • Identity & access management
DOMAIN 5.0

Security Program Management & Oversight

20% of exam
  • Governance & risk management
  • Compliance
  • Security awareness
Government & defense roles

Built with DoD 8570 / 8140 requirements in view

Security+ is widely recognized as meeting DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification requirements — a common prerequisite for IT roles across government and defense contracting.

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  • Training paced around full-time work schedules
  • Advisors familiar with compliance timelines and documentation
Baseline levelIAT Level II
Sector recognitionGovt & contractor roles
Certification validity3 years
Renewal pathCompTIA CE program
Program format

Choose the format that fits your schedule

Every track covers the same SY0-701 objectives — the difference is pace and structure.

Self-paced

Study on your own schedule

Full course library, practice questions, and progress tracking. Move as fast or slow as your week allows.

TYPICAL COMPLETION: 6–10 WEEKS*
Live instructor-led

Scheduled sessions with an instructor

Cohort-based live classes with direct Q&A, structured milestones, and accountability check-ins.

TYPICAL COMPLETION: 6–8 WEEKS*
Hybrid

Self-paced plus live support

Work independently through the material with scheduled office hours and exam-readiness reviews.

TYPICAL COMPLETION: 8–12 WEEKS*

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Who's teaching this

Instruction grounded in real security operations

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Practitioner-led curriculum

Instructors bring hands-on security operations and IT training experience into every session.

02

Objective-mapped material

Every module ties directly back to a numbered SY0-701 objective — nothing extraneous, nothing missing.

03

Direct advisor access

A program advisor is assigned to you from enrollment through exam day.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

CompTIA sets exam voucher pricing directly and it changes periodically. Your advisor will confirm current pricing when you enroll.

You're covered by our retake assurance — complete the program and if you don't pass SY0-701 on your first attempt, you can retake the applicable coursework at no additional cost, subject to eligibility terms.

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Most learners complete the program in 6–12 weeks depending on the format chosen and time available each week.

No. The program is built for both career changers with no IT background and working IT professionals moving into security.

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