About the Security+ (SYO-701) Exam
The CompTIA Security+ certification exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
• Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions.
• Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and Internet of Things (IoT).
• Operate with an awareness of applicable regulations and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance.
• Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.
| MAXIMUM QUESTIONS: | 90 |
| TYPE OF QUESTIONS: | Multiple-choice and performance-based |
| LENGTH OF TEST: | 90 Minutes |
| PASSING SCORE: | 750 on a scale of 900 |
| ESTIMATED RETIRE DATE: | N/A |
* The retirement dates stated herein are the current dates provided by the respective vendor and can vary.
When preparing for your exam, it is very important that you not only KNOW what domain objectives will be covered on the exam, but that you UNDERSTAND each objective. Within the Domain Objectives section you will see how each domain is weighted on the exam. Carefully, review each domain in detail and use the added tools available to assist you in your studies.