How long does the CompTIA security+ certification last?

The CompTIA Security+ certification lasts for three years. One can easily renew the certificate and extend it for three more years through CompTIA’s continuing education (CE) program.

How long does it take to study for the CompTIA Security+ 601 exam?

It depends upon your experience and the knowledge about exam domains you already have. But four to five weeks are sufficient if you study with dedication and consistency.

What Types of Questions Are on the CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 Exam?

The CompTIA Security+ exam has performance-based multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and drag and drop activities to challenge your problem-solving skills. The multiple-choice questions could be single- and multiple- response.

How long is the Security+ SYO-601 exam?

You will be allotted 90 minutes to attempts all the 90 questions in the exam.

What is the passing score for the CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 exam?

Passing score for CompTIA security+ is 750 (on a scale of 100-900).

CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Certification Training

CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 Certification Training

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CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 is the latest version of the exam to validate the baseline technical skills required for cybersecurity professionals. The Security+ SYO-601 training program aims to provide hands-on knowledge on all the five domains of the SYO-601 exam. The candidates will learn the latest threats, attacks & vulnerabilities, risk mitigation concepts, how-to architecture secure hybrid environment, incidence response and governance, and compliance—the training course aid participants in getting through the Security+ SYO-601 exam in their first attempt.

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Security+ SYO-601 Course Description

Overview

The CompTIA security+ SY0-601 course highlights the basic knowledge needed to perform IT security functions. It focuses on the practical skillset required to solve a variety of problems and tackle issues. The course covers the latest updates and market trends on risk management and mitigation, how to respond to threats and treat them, and various auditing and penetration testing skills.

Cybersecurity attacks continue to grow at a rapid pace. Therefore, more job roles are required to equip with baseline security readiness and response to modern-day security threats. The latest Changes in CompTIA Security+ certification reflect skills relevant to these job roles and prepare candidates to be more proactive in preventing potential cyber-attacks.

Why CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 with Infosec Train

CompTIA Security+ is chosen by the defense organizations and corporations more than any other certification in the market. It validates core security skills and fulfills DoD 8570 compliance. Security+ is an entry-level cybersecurity certification emphasizing hands-on practical skills, ensuring that the candidate is better prepared to handle a wider variety of today’s security-related complex issues.

More employers turn to CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 to baseline Cybersecurity skills applicable across most of today’s job roles. Security+ focuses on the latest trends and techniques – covering the most core technical skills in incident response, risk assessment, management, forensics, hybrid/cloud operations, enterprise networks, and security controls to make sure high-performance on the job.

Target Audience

System Administrators
Security Engineers and consultants
Network administrators
IT Auditors/Penetration Testers

Pre-requisites

CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +, and a minimum of 2 year’s experience in IT security administration. (Not Mandatory)

Exam Information

Exam Code	SY0-601	SY0-701
Launch Date	12th, November 2020	7th, November 2023
Exam Description	The CompTIA Security+ certification exam ensures that candidates possess the expertise and proficiencies necessary to evaluate the security standing of enterprise environments, suggest and execute suitable security solutions, oversee and secure hybrid environments that encompass cloud, mobile, and IoT, and conduct operations in alignment with relevant laws and regulations, encompassing governance, risk management, and compliance principles. Furthermore, it attests to candidates’ ability to effectively identify, assess, and manage security events and incidents.
Recommended Experience	CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus	CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience working in a security/ systems administrator job role
Number of Questions	Maximum of 90 Questions
Exam Format	Multiple Choice and Performance-Based
Exam Duration	90 Minutes
Passing Score	750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Languages	English, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish
Retirement	July 2024	TBD – Usually three years after launch

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Security+ SYO-601 Course Objectives

Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities :

Compare and contrast different methods of social engineering techniques.
Learn about potential indicators to determine the type of attack.
Explain different threat actors, intelligence sources, and Vectors.
Explain the security-related concerns associated with different types of vulnerabilities.
Summarize techniques used in security assessments.
Explain the strategies that are used in penetration testing

Architecture and Design:

Importance of security concepts in an organization environment
Summarize virtualization and cloud computing concepts, secure application development, deployment, and automation concepts
Summarize authentication and authorization design concepts and the basics of cryptographic concepts.
Implement cybersecurity resilience
Explain the security implications of physical security controls and embedded and specialized systems

Implementation:

Implement secure protocols, host or application security solutions, and secure network designs
Comprehend how to install and configure wireless security settings and how to apply cybersecurity solutions to the cloud
Implement authentication and authorization solutions and identity and account management controls
Understand implementing public key infrastructure (PKI)

Operations and Incident Response

Use the appropriate tool for assessing the organizational Security
Learn about the importance of policies, processes, and procedures for incident response
Utilize relevant data sources to support investigations
How to implement mitigation techniques or controls to secure an environment
Explain key aspects of digital forensics

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Compare and contrast different types of controls
Explain the necessity of standards or frameworks, applicable regulations that impact the organizational security posture
Explain the importance of policies to corporate Security
Summarize risk management processes and concepts
Explain privacy and sensitive data concepts about Security

Security+ SYO-601 Course Content

Domain 1.0: Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Domain 2.0: Architecture and Design
Domain 3.0: Implementation
Domain 4.0: Operations and Incident Response:
Domain 5.0: Governance, Risk, and Compliance:

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