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Prepare for version SY0-501 of the Security+ exam. Learn the value of certification, explore six Security+ domains, and review exam tips.
Are you interested in taking the CompTIA Security+ exam to become certified? Pursuing this certification requires a thorough understanding of how to secure networks and devices, participate in risk mitigation activities, and more. This overview course provides CompTIA Security+ candidates with essential information they need to register and prepare for the exam. Cybersecurity expert Mike Chapple goes over the six knowledge domains for exam SY0-501-all of which are covered in greater depth in the other courses in this series-and shares study tips that can help you feel prepared to take and pass the test on your first try. This course works in coordination with the six-course Security+ series and provides a 90-question practice exam as a post-course assessment.We are a CompTIA Partner. As such, we are able to offer CompTIA exam vouchers at a 10% discount. For more information on how to obtain this discount, please download these PDF instructions.
Overview
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Welcome
- The Security+ exam
- Careers in information security
- The value of certification
- Stackable certifications
- Study resources
- Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
- Technologies and Tools
- Architecture and Design
- Identity and Access Management
- Risk Management
- Cryptography and PKI
- Security+ exam environment
- Security+ question types
- Passing the Security+ exam
- Exam tips
- Practice tests
- Continuing education requirements
- Next steps
