Overview
In an era where cybersecurity is mission-critical, the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification empowers professionals to rise to the challenge. This globally recognized certification validates in-demand skills across modern hybrid environments, including cloud, IoT, and mobile systems, while addressing the latest threats, zero trust principles, automation, and robust risk management.
Upon completion, participants will be fully equipped to:
- Assess enterprise security posture and deploy effective safeguards.
- Monitor and protect hybrid environments covering cloud, mobile, IoT, and operational technology.
- Operate in compliance with modern regulatory frameworks, governance principles, and risk policies.
- Proactively identify, analyze, and respond to security threats and incidents.
The Security+ certification is ISO 17024–compliant, endorsed by ANSI, and recognized under U.S. DoD directive 8140/8570.01-M — a globally trusted benchmark of cybersecurity excellence.
Exam voucher is included with this training.
Course Objectives
Participants in this dynamic 5-day instructor-led program will gain:
- A thorough understanding of current security concepts and cryptographic solutions
- The skills to architect secure enterprise and cloud network infrastructures
- Proficiency in modern identity and access management strategies
- The ability to evaluate and harden endpoint, application, and network security
- Incident detection, analysis, and response competencies
- Governance, compliance, and data protection knowledge
- Mapped coverage of all official CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam objectives
Each module is rigorously aligned with CompTIA’s official materials to maximize knowledge retention and certification readiness.
Target Audience
This comprehensive CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) program is ideally designed for:
- IT Professionals — system administrators, network administrators, and technical support staff seeking to expand their security capabilities.
- Security Analysts — professionals responsible for identifying, assessing, and responding to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
- Aspiring Cybersecurity Specialists — individuals pursuing a career transition into cybersecurity and looking to build a solid, industry-recognized foundation.
- Compliance and Risk Professionals — those who need to understand cybersecurity controls to support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.
- Government & Defense Personnel — roles that must comply with DoD directive 8140/8570.01-M and require approved, accredited certifications.
- Any IT Practitioner who wants to validate and future-proof their security skills in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Course Outline
The course is structured to cover essential knowledge areas with practical, real-world scenarios:
Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts
Exam DomainsSecurity+ SY0-701
Domain
% of Exam
General Security Concepts
12%
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
22%
Security Architecture
18%
Security Operations
28%
Security Program Management and Oversite
20%
Exam Details
Exam Description
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
CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience working in a security/ systems administrator job role.
Languages
English, with Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish to follow
Testing Provider
Pearson VUE
Testing Centers
Online Testing
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.