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CompTIA Security+

Build the cybersecurity foundation used in technical support, systems administration, network security, and entry level security roles. This ElyIT course aligns with the current CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 objectives and covers threats, vulnerabilities, architecture, operations, identity, risk, governance, and security program management.

Exam

SY0-701

Duration

40h

Format

CertMaster supported and instructor guided

Passing Score

750 out of 900

What you'll learn

Explain core cybersecurity principles, controls, identity concepts, and risk management practices
Identify threats, vulnerabilities, attack surfaces, social engineering techniques, and mitigation strategies
Describe secure architecture concepts for networks, cloud, applications, resilience, and cryptography
Apply security operations concepts including monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and automation
Understand governance, risk, compliance, security awareness, policy, and third party risk concepts

Curriculum

Domain breakdown reflects the official SY0-701 exam objectives.

General Security Concepts
12% ~5h
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
22% ~9h
Security Architecture
18% ~7h
Security Operations
28% ~11h
Security Program Management and Oversight
20% ~8h
Exam %Est. Time

Who this is for

Cybersecurity Beginners

You want a serious first cybersecurity certification aligned to common entry level security knowledge.

IT Support Professionals

You already support users or systems and want to add security skills to your career path.

Public Sector and Compliance Focused Learners

You want stronger security vocabulary for regulated, risk aware, or governance focused technology environments.

Frequently asked questions

Free Skills Check

How ready are you?

Take the free assessment to benchmark your current knowledge and see exactly where to focus your study.

ElyIT Skills Assessment

Where do you stand today?

Pick a certification below and answer 25 questions to see exactly where you stand. These are diagnostic starting points — not pass/fail tests. Score high and you have a solid foundation already. Score low and you'll know precisely where to focus your study time before enrolling.

~8 minutes 25 questions Instant results

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HTML Essentials

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Ready to get started?

Enroll in CompTIA Security+ and start building toward your certification.

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