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How to get CompTIA Security+

Intermediate · CompTIA

The CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam tests your ability to detect threats, analyze vulnerabilities, and implement security controls. Prepare for the current exam with cloud security and zero-trust focused content.

~8 weeks 14 hands-on labs

About the exam

SY0-701 · 90 questions · 90 minutes · 750/900 passing score

What topics are covered?

Threats & Vulnerabilities

  • • Malware types and analysis
  • • Social engineering attacks
  • • Zero-day vulnerabilities

Cryptography

  • • Symmetric and asymmetric encryption
  • • PKI and certificate management
  • • Hashing algorithms

Network Security

  • • Firewalls and IDS/IPS
  • • VPN configuration
  • • Network segmentation

Identity & Access

  • • MFA and SSO
  • • OAuth and SAML
  • • Privileged access management

Incident Response

  • • Incident response lifecycle
  • • Digital forensics fundamentals
  • • Disaster recovery planning

How to prepare with Cloudpuz

Prepare for CompTIA Security+ with 14 hands-on labs, realistic mock exams and a step-by-step path. Learn by doing and pass on the first try.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CompTIA Security+ certification for?

CompTIA Security+: The CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam tests your ability to detect threats, analyze vulnerabilities, and implement security controls. Prepare for the current exam with cloud security and zero-trust focused content. This Intermediate certification is verified proof of skill for job applications and promotions.

What is the CompTIA Security+ exam like?

SY0-701 · 90 questions · 90 minutes · 750/900 passing score

How long does prep take?

With Cloudpuz's hands-on content, about 8 weeks and 14 hands-on labs.

Which topics are covered?

Threats & Vulnerabilities, Cryptography, Network Security, Identity & Access, Incident Response.

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