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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

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COMPTIA Professional License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Core Security ConceptsYou are here

Establish control types, cryptography basics, and trust model fundamentals.

22
hours
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Phase 2: Threats + Mitigations

Drill attack patterns, vuln handling, and practical defense controls.

28
hours
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Phase 3: Architecture + Operations

Practice secure design decisions and day-to-day operational response flows.

34
hours
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Phase 4: Governance + Full Simulations

Cover risk/compliance domains and complete timed full-length practice exams.

26
hours
Estimated total study time
110 hours
That's about 11 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CompTIA Security+ Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal education requirement
Experience
CompTIA recommends 2 years of security/systems administration experience
Additional Requirements
  • No prerequisite certification is required
  • Exam is approved for multiple DoD 8140 work roles
  • Available at Pearson VUE centers and online proctored via OnVUE

CompTIA Security+ Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-12 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

CompTIA policy: no wait after first failure; 14-day wait before second and later retakes; passed exam versions cannot be retaken.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$425
Total Estimated Cost$425 minimum for first attempt
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CompTIA Security+ Exam Details

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

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750/900
Passing Score
Maximum
Questions
90
Minutes
$425
Exam Fee
Study time: 90-150 hours (CompTIA provides experience recommendations, not an official study-hour target)
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite; CompTIA recommends Network+ and 2 years of security-focused IT administration experience
Valid for: 3 years (CompTIA Continuing Education cycle)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official CompTIA content outline

General Security Concepts12%

Security controls, CIA/AAA, zero trust, and cryptography fundamentals.

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations22%

Threat actor behaviors, attack vectors, vulnerability handling, and mitigation techniques.

Security Architecture18%

Enterprise security design, secure infrastructure, cloud/virtualization and resiliency considerations.

Security Operations28%

Identity and access operations, incident response, hardening, monitoring, and secure operations workflows.

Security Program Management and Oversight20%

Governance, risk, compliance, policy management, and awareness/training oversight.

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