IT Security

IT Security is an information technology topic that includes network security, operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, host security, security controls, and cryptography.

This course combines Wikipedia readings, YouTube videos, and hands-on learning activities to assist learners in preparing for CompTIA Security+ Certification.

Preparation

This is a fourth-semester, college-level course. Learners should already be familiar with introductory computer concepts, computer support concepts, and computer networking concepts.

Objectives

See the list of all objectives. For specific domains:

1. General Security Concepts
2. Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
3. Security Architecture
4. Security Operations
5. Security Program Management and Oversight

Also see the list of acronyms and the list of technologies.

Test Details

Exam description:

The 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

Length of test: 90 minutes

Passing score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)

Recommended experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security, hands-on experience with technical information security, and broad knowledge of security concepts.

Exam code: SY0-701

Languages: English, with Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish to follow

See Also

Search for Computer security on Wikipedia.

• Computer Skills
• Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³)
• Computer Networks
• Exam 98-367: Security Fundamentals
• Computer Security

CompTIA

Wikibooks has a book on the topic of Security+ Certification.

• IT Fundamentals
• A+ Certification
• Network+ Certification

External Links

• Cybrary CompTIA SY0-601 Security+ Certification Prep
• Professor Messer’s CompTIA SY0-701 Security+ Training Course

References

• CompTIA: Security+ Certification Exam Objectives - Exam SY0-701

Further reading

• Ciampa, Mark (2023). CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals (8 ed.). Cengage Learning. ISBN 979-8-21-400063-3. 

Educational level: this is a tertiary (university) resource.