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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Online Training

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Erik Choron

Keith Barker

UPDATED: July 31, 2024

Intermediate

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Prepare for one of the most in-demand entry-level cybersecurity certifications with this CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) training. This course covers essential cybersecurity skills including network security fundamentals, cryptography basics, threat detection and mitigation, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Whether you're new to IT or looking to level up, this Security+ certification course will help you build a strong foundation in security best practices and prepare you to pass the Security+ exam. The SY0-701 exam tests your ability to assess security posture, monitor and secure hybrid environments, and respond to security incidents. This online Security+ training is ideal for aspiring security specialists, help desk analysts, and network administrators seeking a globally recognized credential in cybersecurity.

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What you'll learn

Performing core security functions
Managing security related to automation, zero trust, risk analysis, and operational technology
Assessing security posture of enterprise environments and recommend solutions
Securing hybrid, cloud and on-prem environments
Proving familiarity with applicable regulations and governance policies

FAQs

What are CompTIA and CompTIA certifications?

CompTIA is a professional organization of IT experts who create and maintain industry certifications for IT professionals in many different fields of IT. CompTIA's certifications are uniquely valuable in the world of IT credentials because they're vendor-agnostic, which means they apply to broad and general skills regardless of what manufacturer makes the hardware or software. From networking to cybersecurity, CompTIA certifications validate skills and knowledge across the range of professional expectations.

What is the Security+ and how long is it valid for?

The Security+ from CompTIA is a vendor-agnostic cybersecurity certification meant for early-career cybersecurity professionals. The Security+ represents about two years of on-the-job experience in recommending and implementing security solutions for enterprise networks and monitoring and securing hybrid environments. The Security+ remains valid for three years after you earn it, and renewing it is an easy process that takes proving you've maintained your skills and knowledge with continuing education credits.

What's the difference between Security+ exam SY0-601 and SY0-701?

At the time of this writing, SY0-701 has replaced SY0-601 as the current Security+ certification exam. SY0-601 retired in July of 2024. The major differences between SY0-701 and SY0-601 lie in the emphasis on hybrid/cloud operations, enterprise risk assessment, governance and compliance knowledge, and forensics.

Is the Security+ worth it?

Yes, the Security+ from CompTIA is definitely worth it for IT professionals who want to advance their careers into cybersecurity. As a vendor-agnostic certification, the Security+ is a thorough test of the foundations of your network and systems knowledge as well as a deep dive into your skills related to securing hybrid and cloud enterprise networks. Surveys and polls reliably show that earning the Security+ leads to higher salaries.

Who should take this CompTIA Security+ course?

Anyone who's thinking about or planning on earning the Security+ certification should take this course, since it's designed to help you pass the SY0-701 exam – covering every major and minor course objective published by CompTIA. But since it's a vendor-agnostic certification, this Security+ training is also a great way for anyone to learn beginner and advanced skills and knowledge in securing enterprise networks, regardless of your plans to earn an industry cert.

Who is this for?

This Security+ training is considered foundational-level training, which means it was designed for cybersecurity specialists. This security best practices skills course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with security tools and experienced cybersecurity specialists looking to validate their CompTIA skills.

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Download the free Security+ study plan to complete this course in about 30 hours.

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