CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
Understanding of Python programming language
Program and games creation using Python 2 & 3
Knowledge of GUI creation
Advanced Python features such as collections module & timestamps
Students and freshers with interest in coding
IT professionals looking for a domain with utmost job security
Non- IT professionals willing to enter into IT with easy coding
Organizations focusing on leveraging Python on a large scale
Core Series
Why is Security+ different?
Understanding of Python programming language
Program and games creation using Python 2 & 3
Knowledge of GUI creation
Advanced Python features such as collections module & timestamps
Students and freshers with interest in coding
IT professionals looking for a domain with utmost job security
Non- IT professionals willing to enter into IT with easy coding
Organizations focusing on leveraging Python on a large scale
Domains
Exam Domains
Domain
% of Exam
Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities
21%
Technologies and Tools
22%
Architecture and Design
15%
Identity and Access Management
16%
Risk Management
14%
Cryptography and PKI
12%
Domain
% of Exam
1.0 Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
24%
2.0 Architecture and Design
21%
3.0 Implementation
25%
4.0 Operations and Incident Response
16%
5.0 Governance, Risk, and Compliance
14%
Details
Exam Details
Exam Codes
SY0-501
SY0-601
Launch Date
October 4, 2017
November 12, 2020
Exam Description
The CompTIA Security+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. The successful candidate will perform these tasks to support the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The CompTIA Security+ certification exam will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents
Number of Questions
Maximum of 90 questions
Type of Questions
Multiple choice and performance-based
Length of Test
90 minutes
Passing Score
750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Recommended Experience
9 to 12 months hands-on experience
in the lab or field
Languages
English (Japanese, Portuguese and Simplified Chinese estimated Q2 2018)
Retirement
Usually three years after launch.
