Exam Tips: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601)

48mBeginner2021-06-25

Authors

Mike Chapple

Teaching Professor at the University of Notre Dame

Course details

CompTIA Security+ is an entry-level certification that requires a thorough understanding of network and device security, risk mitigation strategies, compliance, and more. This overview course provides CompTIA Security+ candidates with essential information they need to prepare for the qualifying exam. Cybersecurity expert Mike Chapple goes over the six domains for the newest version of the exam, SY0-601, and shares study tips that can help you feel prepared to take and pass the test on your first try. Plus, learn where to find practice tests to get hands-on experience and how to keep your certification current by continuing your studies.

Skills covered

Network SecurityCybersecurityCert Prep

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Prepare for the Security+ exam

1. The Security+ Exam

02 - The Security+ exam
03 - Careers in information security
04 - The value of certification
05 - Stackable certifications
06 - Study resources

2. Exploring the Security+ Domains

07 - Attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities
08 - Architecture and design
09 - Implementation
10 - Operations and incident response
11 - Governance, risk, and compliance

3. Inside the Security+ Exam

12 - In-person exam environment
13 - At-home testing
14 - Security+ question types
15 - Passing the Security+ exam

4. Preparing for the Exam

16 - Exam tips
17 - Practice tests

Conclusion

18 - Continuing education requirements
19 - Continuing your studies