CompTIA Security+

SY0-601 Security+ opens the door to your cybersecurity career!

Security+ SYO-601 Course Description

The CompTIA security+ SY0-601 course highlights the basic knowledge needed to perform IT security functions. It focuses on the practical skillset required to solve a variety of problems and tackle issues. The course covers the latest updates and market trends on risk management and mitigation, how to respond to threats and treat them, and various auditing and penetration testing skills.

Cybersecurity attacks continue to grow at a rapid pace. Therefore, more job roles are required to equip with baseline security readiness and response to modern-day security threats. The latest Changes in CompTIA Security+ certification reflect skills relevant to these job roles and prepare candidates to be more proactive in preventing potential cyber-attacks.

Security+ SYO-601 Course Highlights

40 hrs of instructor-led training
Blended learning delivery model
Certified & Experienced Trainers
CompTIA Authorized Training Partner

Target Audience

System Administrators
Security Engineers and consultants
Network administrators
IT Auditors/Penetration Testers

Pre-Requisite

CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +, and a minimum of 2 year’s experience in IT security administration. (Not Mandatory)

Exam Information

Duration : 90 minutes
Number of questions : 90 questions per exam
Question format : Multiple choice and performance-based
Pass score : 750 (on a scale of 100-900)

Security+ SYO-601 Course Objectives

Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities :

Compare and contrast different methods of social engineering techniques.
Learn about potential indicators to determine the type of attack.
Explain different threat actors, intelligence sources, and Vectors.
Explain the security-related concerns associated with different types of vulnerabilities.
Summarize techniques used in security assessments.
Explain the strategies that are used in penetration testing

Architecture and Design:

Importance of security concepts in an organization environment
Summarize virtualization and cloud computing concepts, secure application development, deployment, and automation concepts
Summarize authentication and authorization design concepts and the basics of cryptographic concepts.
Implement cybersecurity resilience
Explain the security implications of physical security controls and embedded and specialized systems

Implementation:

Implement secure protocols, host or application security solutions, and secure network designs
Comprehend how to install and configure wireless security settings and how to apply cybersecurity solutions to the cloud
Implement authentication and authorization solutions and identity and account management controls
Understand implementing public key infrastructure (PKI)

Operations and Incident Response

Use the appropriate tool for assessing the organizational Security
Learn about the importance of policies, processes, and procedures for incident response
Utilize relevant data sources to support investigations
How to implement mitigation techniques or controls to secure an environment
Explain key aspects of digital forensics

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Compare and contrast different types of controls
Explain the necessity of standards or frameworks, applicable regulations that impact the organizational security posture
Explain the importance of policies to corporate Security
Summarize risk management processes and concepts
Explain privacy and sensitive data concepts about Security

Security+ SYO-601 Course Content

Domain 1.0: Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

Domain 2.0: Architecture and Design

Domain 3.0: Implementation

Domain 4.0: Operations and Incident Response:

Domain 5.0: Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Your Instructor

Securium Solutions Pvt Ltd

Securium Solutions Pvt Ltd is one of the EC- Council’s leading partners globally. Securium offers the complete portfolio of EC- Council courses.

We are one of the world’s leading certification training providers.

We provide online training in disciplines such as Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Project Management, Digital Marketing, and Data Science among others, where technologies and best practices are changing rapidly and demand for qualified candidates significantly exceeds supply.

Based in UAE, Delhi NCR, India, we have helped over one million professionals and companies across 150+ countries get trained, acquire certifications, and upskill their employees.

Our training courses are designed and updated by 150+ renowned industry experts. Our blended learning approach combines online classes, instructor-led live virtual classrooms, project work, and 24/7 teaching assistance. Our vibrant community of experts and certified professionals is a powerful resource pool of tips, tricks, and insightful advice. More than 40 global training organizations have recognized us as an official provider of certification training.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the CompTIA security+ certification last?

The CompTIA Security+ certification lasts for three years. One can easily renew the certificate and extend it for three more years through CompTIA’s continuing education (CE) program.

How long does it take to study for the CompTIA Security+ 601 exam?

It depends upon your experience and the knowledge about exam domains you already have. But four to five weeks are sufficient if you study with dedication and consistency.

What Types of Questions Are on the CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 Exam?

The CompTIA Security+ exam has performance-based multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and drag and drop activities to challenge your problem-solving skills. The multiple-choice questions could be single- and multiple- response.

How long is the Security+ SYO-601 exam?

You will be allotted 90 minutes to attempts all the 90 questions in the exam.

What is the passing score for the CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 exam?

Passing score for CompTIA security+ is 750 (on a scale of 100-900).