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SY0-701
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
Prepare with video training and 825 practice questions.
Lessons
44
Practice questions
825
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Certification overview
Published content available for this certification.
Courses
1
Lessons
44
Knowledge checks
16
Practice questions
825
What SkillsNest includes
Published SY0-701 resources currently on the platform. Counts in the overview above come from live catalogue data.
Video training
Published lessons covering the exam topics, with free previews where marked.
Practice questions
Topic practice with explanations and feedback after you sign in.
Explanations
Review why an answer is right or wrong after you attempt a question.
Knowledge checks
Short module quizzes to confirm the lesson stuck before you move on.
Progress tracking
See completion, scores and weaker topics once you are signed in.
Course curriculum
Published SY0-701 course structure: modules and lesson titles. Lesson bodies, videos and answers stay inside the course player.
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Complete Course
Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam with structured video training covering threats, vulnerabilities, security architecture, operations, identity, risk management and incident response.
44 lessons
- 1
Module 1 - Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts
2 lessonsKnowledge Check: AvailableKnowledge Check
Module 1 - Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 2
Module 2 - Compare Threat Types
3 lessonsKnowledge Check: AvailableKnowledge Check
Module 2 - Compare Threat Types Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 3
Module 3 - Explain Cryptographic Solutions
3 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available- Cryptographic AlgorithmsPremiumOpen
- Public Key InfrastructurePremiumOpen
- Cryptographic SolutionsPremiumOpen
Knowledge Check
Module 3 - Explain Cryptographic Solutions Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 4
Module 4 - Implement Identity and Access Management
3 lessonsKnowledge Check: AvailableKnowledge Check
Module 4 - Implement Identity and Access Management Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 5
Module 5 - Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
3 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available- Enterprise Network ArchitecturePremiumOpen
- Network Security AppliancesPremiumOpen
- Secure CommunicationsPremiumOpen
Knowledge Check
Module 5 - Secure Enterprise Network Architecture Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 6
Module 6 - Secure Cloud Network Architecture
2 lessonsKnowledge Check: AvailableKnowledge Check
Module 6 - Secure Cloud Network Architecture Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 7
Module 7 - Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
3 lessonsKnowledge Check: AvailableKnowledge Check
Module 7 - Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 8
Module 8 - Explain Vulnerability Management
4 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available- Device and OS VulnerabilitiesPremiumOpen
- Application and Cloud VulnerabilitiesPremiumOpen
- Vulnerability Identification MethodsPremiumOpen
- Vulnerability Analysis and RemediationPremiumOpen
Knowledge Check
Module 8 - Explain Vulnerability Management Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 9
Module 9 - Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
2 lessonsKnowledge Check: AvailableKnowledge Check
Module 9 - Evaluate Network Security Capabilities Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 10
Module 10 - Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
2 lessonsKnowledge Check: AvailableKnowledge Check
Module 10 - Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 11
Module 11 - Enhance Application Security Capabilities
2 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available- Application Protocol Security BaselinesPremiumOpen
- Cloud and Web Application Security ConceptsPremiumOpen
Knowledge Check
Module 11 - Enhance Application Security Capabilities Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 12
Module 12 - Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts
4 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available- Incident ResponsePremiumOpen
- Digital ForensicsPremiumOpen
- Data SourcesPremiumOpen
- Alerting and Monitoring ToolsPremiumOpen
Knowledge Check
Module 12 - Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 13
Module 13 - Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity
3 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available- Malware Attack IndicatorsPremiumOpen
- Physical and Network Attack IndicatorsPremiumOpen
- Application Attack IndicatorsPremiumOpen
Knowledge Check
Module 13 - Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 14
Module 14 - Summarize Security Governance Concepts
3 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available- Policies, Standards, and ProceduresPremiumOpen
- Change ManagementPremiumOpen
- Automation and OrchestrationPremiumOpen
Knowledge Check
Module 14 - Summarize Security Governance Concepts Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 15
Module 15 - Explain Risk Management Processes
3 lessonsKnowledge Check: Available- Risk Management Processes and ConceptsPremiumOpen
- Vendor Management ConceptsPremiumOpen
- Audits and AssessmentsPremiumOpen
Knowledge Check
Module 15 - Explain Risk Management Processes Knowledge Check
10 questions
- 16
Module 16 - Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts
2 lessonsKnowledge Check: AvailableKnowledge Check
Module 16 - Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts Knowledge Check
10 questions
Practice Questions
Practise SY0-701 questions and use explanations and performance feedback to identify weaker areas. SkillsNest currently publishes 825 practice questions for this certification. Question text stays inside the practice environment.
Eligible questions
825
Question text stays in the practice environment. The full bank is included with Premium.
Coming soon
Extra exam formats planned for this certification.
Case Studies
Scenario-based assessments
PBQs
Performance-based questions
Labs
Hands-on guided environments
How to prepare
A practical SY0-701 study loop using the course and practice bank on this page.
Step 1
Learn the concepts
Work through the published SY0-701 course so the exam topics are familiar before you sit a timed paper.
Step 2
Practise by topic
Use the practice bank to drill one area at a time and read the explanations while the question is still fresh.
Step 3
Review weak areas
After you have enough answers recorded, use performance feedback to see which topics still need work.
Step 4
Revisit weak domains before the exam
Return to the topics that scored lowest instead of replaying questions you already know.
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