CompTIA SY0-701

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Exam Prep

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Exam Details
Exam CodeSY0-701
QuestionsUp to 90
Duration90 minutes
Passing Score750 / 900
Exam Fee$425 USD (approx.)
Question TypesMCQ + PBQ
PrerequisitesNone (recommended Network+)
RenewalEvery 3 years
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Exam Domains

Security+ Exam Domains

Master every domain to maximize your exam score

1

General Security Concepts

12%

Security controls, threat actors, cryptography, PKI

2

Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations

22%

Threat intelligence, vulnerability types, mitigation techniques

3

Security Architecture

18%

Architecture models, infrastructure, data protection

4

Security Operations

28%

Monitoring, alerting, incident response, digital forensics

5

Security Program Management & Oversight

20%

Governance, risk management, compliance, audits

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FAQ

Security+ FAQ

Everything you need to know before getting started.

The Security+ SY0-701 exam has a maximum of 90 questions, with a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions (PBQs). You have 90 minutes to complete it.

You need a score of 750 on a scale of 100–900 to pass Security+ (SY0-701). CompTIA uses scaled scoring, so questions can be weighted differently.

CompTIA lists the U.S. retail price for Security+ (V7 / SY0-701) as $404 (noting this as of January 2025). Pricing can vary by region and discounts may be available through authorized channels.

SY0-701 covers five domains: General Security Concepts (12%), Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations (22%), Security Architecture (18%), Security Operations (28%), and Security Program Management & Oversight (20%).

There are no mandatory prerequisites — anyone can register and take the exam. CompTIA commonly recommends Network+ (or equivalent knowledge) before Security+.

Security+ is commonly used for U.S. DoD-aligned roles, and CompTIA notes Security+ is required for many federal employees under DoD directive 8140 in its blog content. DoD role/credential mappings can change, so candidates should confirm against the current DoD qualification matrices.

Security+ is part of CompTIA’s Continuing Education (CE) program and follows a three-year renewal cycle. CompTIA lists CE fees totaling $150 over the three-year period for Security+ (fees can be paid anytime during the cycle). If you hold multiple CompTIA certs, you generally only pay CE fees for your highest-level cert and lower-level certs renew with it.

Security+ is generally considered intermediate (harder than A+ or Network+). Expect scenario-based questions and PBQs that test practical decision-making rather than memorization.

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