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CYBISU-SY0-701.AB1
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
Gain hands-on experience to pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam with the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) course and lab. Interactive chapters and hands-on labs comprehensively cover the SY0-701 exam objectives and provide knowledge in areas such as Covering in-demand skills related to current threats, automation, zero trust, IoT, risk, and more, this course represents the forefront of cybersecurity education. Learn and use the newest developments in cybersecurity technology, terminology, techniques, and tools.
The CompTIA Security+ certification exam ensures that a successful candidate has the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate the security posture of an enterprise environment. This includes suggesting and implementing suitable security solutions, securing hybrid environments covering cloud, mobile, and IoT, and operating with an understanding of relevant laws and policies, incorporating governance, risk, and compliance principles.
Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access
55 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
01 / About
About This Course
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Target Career Roles
- Security Engineer
- Security Architect
- Security Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Security Consultant/Specialist
02 / Lessons & labs
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Lessons
37 Interactive Lessons · 301 topics01 Introduction 3 topics +
- Goals and Methods
- Who Should Read This Course?
- CompTIA Security+ Exam Topics
02 Comparing and Contrasting Different Types of Social Engineering Techniques 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Social Engineering Fundamentals
- User Security Awareness Education
- Review Key Topics
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Analyzing Potential Indicators to Determine the Type of Attack 8 topics +
- Malicious Software (Malware)
- Password Attacks
- Physical Attacks
- Adversarial Artificial Intelligence
- Supply-Chain Attacks
- Cloud-based vs. On-premises Attacks
- Cryptographic Attacks
- Review Key Topics
04 Analyzing Potential Indicators Associated with Application Attacks 18 topics +
- Privilege Escalation
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks
- Injection Attacks
- Pointer/Object Dereference
- Directory Traversal
- Buffer Overflows
- Race Conditions
- Error Handling
- Improper Input Handling
- Replay Attacks
- Request Forgeries
- Application Programming Interface (API) Attacks
- Resource Exhaustion
- Memory Leaks
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Stripping
- Driver Manipulation
- Pass the Hash
- Review Key Topics
05 Analyzing Potential Indicators Associated with Network Attacks 7 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Wireless Attacks
- On-Path Attacks
- Layer 2 Attacks
- Domain Name System (DNS) Attacks
- Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
- Malicious Code or Script Execution Attacks
- Review Key Topics
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Understanding Different Threat Actors, Vectors, and Intelligence Sources 6 topics +
- Actors and Threats
- Attributes of Threat Actors
- Attack Vectors
- Threat Intelligence and Threat Intelligence Sources
- Research Sources
- Review Key Topics
07 Understanding the Security Concerns Associated with Various Types of Vulnerabilities 8 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Cloud-based vs. On-premises Vulnerabilities
- Zero-day Vulnerabilities
- Weak Configurations
- Third-party Risks
- Improper or Weak Patch Management
- Legacy Platforms
- The Impact of Cybersecurity Attacks and Breaches
- Review Key Topics
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Summarizing the Techniques Used in Security Assessments 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Threat Hunting
- Vulnerability Scans
- Logs and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
- Review Key Topics
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Understanding the Techniques Used in Penetration Testing 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Penetration Testing
- Passive and Active Reconnaissance
- Exercise Types
- Review Key Topics
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Understanding the Importance of Security Concepts in an Enterprise Environment 5 topics +
- Configuration Management
- Data Sovereignty and Data Protection
- Site Resiliency
- Deception and Disruption
- Review Key Topics
11 Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Computing Concepts 5 topics +
- Cloud Models
- Cloud Service Providers
- Cloud Architecture Components
- Virtual Machine (VM) Sprawl Avoidance and VM Escape Protection
- Review Key Topics
12 Summarizing Secure Application Development, Deployment, and Automation Concepts 9 topics +
- Software Development Environments and Methodologies
- Application Provisioning and Deprovisioning
- Software Integrity Measurement
- Secure Coding Techniques
- Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
- Software Diversity
- Automation/Scripting
- Elasticity and Scalability
- Review Key Topics
13 Summarizing Authentication and Authorization Design Concepts 6 topics +
- Authentication Methods
- Biometrics
- Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Factors and Attributes
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
- Cloud vs. On-premises Requirements
- Review Key Topics
14 Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience 9 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Redundancy
- Replication
- On-premises vs. Cloud
- Backup Types
- Non-persistence
- High Availability
- Restoration Order
- Diversity
- Review Key Topics
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Understanding the Security Implications of Embedded and Specialized Systems 14 topics +
- Embedded Systems
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)/Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Specialized Systems
- Voice over IP (VoIP)
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Drones
- Multifunction Printers (MFP)
- Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Surveillance Systems
- System on a Chip (SoC)
- Communication Considerations
- Embedded System Constraints
- Review Key Topics
16 Understanding the Importance of Physical Security Controls 24 topics +
- Bollards/Barricades
- Access Control Vestibules
- Badges
- Alarms
- Signage
- Cameras
- Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)
- Industrial Camouflage
- Personnel
- Locks
- USB Data Blockers
- Lighting
- Fencing
- Fire Suppression
- Sensors
- Drones
- Visitor Logs
- Faraday Cages
- Air Gap
- Screened Subnet (Previously Known as Demilitarized Zone [DMZ])
- Protected Cable Distribution
- Secure Areas
- Secure Data Destruction
- Review Key Topics
17 Summarizing the Basics of Cryptographic Concepts 21 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Digital Signatures
- Key Length
- Key Stretching
- Salting
- Hashing
- Key Exchange
- Elliptic-Curve Cryptography
- Perfect Forward Secrecy
- Quantum
- Post-Quantum
- Ephemeral
- Modes of Operation
- Blockchain
- Cipher Suites
- Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption
- Lightweight Cryptography
- Steganography
- Homomorphic Encryption
- Common Use Cases
- Limitations
- Review Key Topics
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
18 Implementing Secure Protocols 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Protocols
- Use Cases
- Review Key Topics
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
19 Implementing Host or Application Security Solutions 15 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Endpoint Protection
- Antimalware
- Next-Generation Firewall
- Host-based Intrusion Prevention System
- Host-based Intrusion Detection System
- Host-based Firewall
- Boot Integrity
- Database
- Application Security
- Hardening
- Self-Encrypting Drive/Full-Disk Encryption
- Hardware Root of Trust
- Trusted Platform Module
- Sandboxing
- Review Key Topics
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
20 Implementing Secure Network Designs 16 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Load Balancing
- Network Segmentation
- Virtual Private Network
- DNS
- Network Access Control
- Out-of-Band Management
- Port Security
- Network Appliances
- Access Control List
- Route Security
- Quality of Service
- Implications of IPv6
- Port Spanning/Port Mirroring
- Monitoring Services
- File Integrity Monitors
- Review Key Topics
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
21 Installing and Configuring Wireless Security Settings 5 topics +
- Cryptographic Protocols
- Authentication Protocols
- Methods
- Installation Considerations
- Review Key Topics
22 Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions 6 topics +
- Connection Methods and Receivers
- Mobile Device Management
- Mobile Device Management Enforcement and Monitoring
- Mobile Devices
- Deployment Models
- Review Key Topics
23 Applying Cybersecurity Solutions to the Cloud 4 topics +
- Cloud Security Controls
- Solutions
- Cloud Native Controls vs. Third-Party Solutions
- Review Key Topics
24 Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls 4 topics · 9 LiveLab +
- Identity
- Account Types
- Account Policies
- Review Key Topics
9 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
25 Implementing Authentication and Authorization Solutions 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Authentication Management
- Authentication/Authorization
- Access Control Schemes
- Review Key Topics
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
26 Implementing Public Key Infrastructure 5 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Types of Certificates
- Certificate Formats
- PKI Concepts
- Review Key Topics
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
27 Using the Appropriate Tool to Assess Organizational Security 9 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Network Reconnaissance and Discovery
- File Manipulation
- Shell and Script Environments
- Packet Capture and Replay
- Forensics
- Exploitation Frameworks
- Password Crackers
- Data Sanitization
- Review Key Topics
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
28 Summarizing the Importance of Policies, Processes, and Procedures for Incident Response 12 topics +
- Incident Response Plans
- Incident Response Process
- Exercises
- Attack Frameworks
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication Plan
- Disaster Recovery Plan
- Business Continuity Plan
- Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)
- Incident Response Team
- Retention Policies
- Review Key Topics
29 Using Appropriate Data Sources to Support an Investigation 11 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Vulnerability Scan Output
- SIEM Dashboards
- Log Files
- syslog/rsyslog/syslog-ng
- journalctl
- NXLog
- Bandwidth Monitors
- Metadata
- NetFlow/sFlow
- Protocol Analyzer Output
- Review Key Topics
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
30 Applying Mitigation Techniques or Controls to Secure an Environment 7 topics +
- Reconfigure Endpoint Security Solutions
- Configuration Changes
- Isolation
- Containment
- Segmentation
- SOAR
- Review Key Topics
31 Understanding the Key Aspects of Digital Forensics 10 topics +
- Documentation/Evidence
- Acquisition
- On-premises vs. Cloud
- Integrity
- Preservation
- E-discovery
- Data Recovery
- Nonrepudiation
- Strategic Intelligence/Counterintelligence
- Review Key Topics
32 Comparing and contrasting the Various Types of Controls 3 topics +
- Control Category
- Control Types
- Review Key Topics
33 Understanding the Importance of Applicable Regul...orks That Impact Organizational Security Posture 4 topics +
- Regulations, Standards, and Legislation
- Key Frameworks
- Benchmarks and Secure Configuration Guides
- Review Key Topics
34 Understanding the Importance of Policies to Organizational Security 7 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Personnel Policies
- Diversity of Training Techniques
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Data Concepts
- Credential Policies
- Organizational Policies
- Review Key Topics
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
35 Summarizing Risk Management Processes and Concepts 6 topics +
- Risk Types
- Risk Management Strategies
- Risk Analysis
- Disaster Analysis
- Business Impact Analysis
- Review Key Topics
36 Understanding Privacy and Sensitive Data Concepts in Relation to Security 12 topics +
- Organizational Consequences of Privacy and Data Breaches
- Notifications of Breaches
- Data Types and Asset Classification
- PII
- PHI
- Privacy Enhancing Technologies
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Information Lifecycle
- Impact Assessment
- Terms of Agreement
- Privacy Notice
- Review Key Topics
37 Final Preparation 3 topics +
- Hands-on Activities
- Suggested Plan for Final Review and Study
- Summary
Hands-On Labs Our edge
55 LiveLabs- Detecting a Phishing Site Using Netcraft
- Performing ARP Spoofing
- Spoofing MAC Address with SMAC
- Enabling Debug Logging on the DNS Server
- Preventing Zone Transfers
- Simulating a DoS Attack
- Installing the Web Server IIS Server Role
- Remediating Vulnerabilities on the Network
- Running a Security Scan to Identify Vulnerabilities
- Remediating Vulnerabilities on the Local Workstation
- Configuring Secondary Virtual Hard Disk
- Importing a Virtual Machine
- Creating a Virtual Switch
- Creating a Virtual Machine
- Creating a Backup Schedule
- Installing Windows Server Backup
- Creating a Backup Once
- Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
- Configuring a Static TCP/IP Address
- Managing Windows Firewall
- Configuring Windows Firewall
- Implementing Data Execution Prevention
- Enabling Intrusion Prevention and Detection
- Configuring a Perimeter Firewall
- Using Windows Defender
- Using BitLocker in Windows 10
- Installing and Configuring NLB
- Configuring NLB Operations
- Verifying Network Services
- Installing Remote Access Services
- Configuring Remote Access VPN
- Working with Task Manager
- Using Network Monitoring
- Assigning Permissions to Folders
- Securing Default Accounts
- Managing a User Account
- Managing Services with Group Policy
- Configuring Group Policy Settings
- Enabling Audit Policies
- Enabling Object Access Auditing
- Configuring Audit Group Policy
- Restricting Local Accounts
- Configuring Kerberos Policy Settings
- Configuring the SSL Port Setting
- Using OpenSSL to Create a Public/Private Key Pair
- Configuring SSL Connections
- Adding a Certificate to MMC
- Viewing Results of Live Hosts
- Observing Traffic Patterns Using Wireshark
- Analyzing Protocols with Wireshark
- Viewing Running Processes on a Linux-based Machine
- Configuring Account Policies
- Creating a User Account and Configuring Restrictions
- Creating a Fine-Grained Password Policy
- Resetting a Password
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03 / Exam details
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Details
Gain hands-on experience to pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam with the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) course and lab. Interactive chapters and hands-on labs comprehensively cover the SY0-701 exam objectives and provide knowledge in areas such as Covering in-demand skills related to current threats, automation, zero trust, IoT, risk, and more, this course represents the forefront of cybersecurity education. Learn and use the newest developments in cybersecurity technology, terminology, techniques, and tools.
Questions
90
(per exam)
Duration
90 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
750
(on a scale of 900)
Exam Fee
USD 219
(per exam)
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
(in-person or online)
Question Format
Multiple choice and performance-based questions
single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests
419 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
CYBISU-SY0-701.AB1
CompTIA credential
04 / FAQs
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