CompTIAExam Domains
The Security Plus SY0 701 exam covers 5 domains with different weight percentages
Domain 1: Domain 1: General Security Concepts
12%Fundamental security concepts and controls.
Topics covered:
- 1.1: Compare and contrast various types of security controls.
- 1.2: Summarize fundamental security concepts.
- 1.3: Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security.
- 1.4: Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.
Domain 2: Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
22%Understanding threats and vulnerabilities in security.
Topics covered:
- 2.1: Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations.
- 2.2: Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
- 2.3: Explain various types of vulnerabilities.
- 2.4: Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity.
- 2.5: Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.
Domain 3: Domain 3: Security Architecture
18%Design and implementation of secure architectures.
Topics covered:
- 3.1: Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.
- 3.2: Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.
- 3.3: Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data.
- 3.4: Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.
Domain 4: Domain 4: Security Operations
28%Operational aspects of security management.
Topics covered:
- 4.1: Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources.
- 4.2: Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.
- 4.3: Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.
- 4.4: Explain the importance of incident response and recovery.
Domain 5: Domain 5: Security Program Management and Oversight
20%Management and oversight of security programs.
Topics covered:
- 5.1: Explain the importance of security governance.
- 5.2: Compare and contrast risk management processes.
- 5.3: Explain the importance of compliance and regulatory requirements.
- 5.4: Given a scenario, apply security program management principles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Security Plus SY0 701 certification exam
How many questions are on the Security Plus SY0 701 exam?
The Security Plus SY0 701 (SECURITY_PLUS_SY0_701_OBJECTIV) exam contains 100 questions that must be completed within 120 minutes.
What is the passing score for Security Plus SY0 701?
You need to score 720 out of 1000 (72%) to pass the Security Plus SY0 701 certification exam.
What topics are covered in the Security Plus SY0 701 exam?
The exam covers 5 main domains: Domain 1: General Security Concepts, Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations, Domain 3: Security Architecture, Domain 4: Security Operations, Domain 5: Security Program Management and Oversight. Each domain has different weight percentages based on importance.
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