Free CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Study Guide & Practice Exam Tests

Study Guide Content

Introduction

Overview of CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification

Chapter 1: General Security Concepts

Security Controls

Fundamental Security Concepts

Importance of Change Management Processes

Cryptographic Solutions

Chapter 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

Common Threat Actors and Motivations

Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces

Types of Vulnerabilities

Analyzing Indicators of Malicious Activity

Mitigation Techniques

Chapter 3: Security Architecture

Security Implications of Different Architecture Models

Apply Security Principles to Secure Enterprise Infrastructure

Concepts and Strategies to Protect Data

Importance of Resilience and Recovery in Security Architecture

Chapter 4: Security Operations

Apply Common Security Techniques to Computing Resources

Navigating Asset Management for Optimal Security

Vulnerability Management

Security Monitoring and Alerting

Chapter 5: Security Program Management and Oversight

Elements of Effective Security Governance

Elements of the Risk Management Process

Processes Associated with Third-party Risk Assessment

Elements of Effective Security Compliance

Types and Purposes of Audits and Assessments

Implementing Security Awareness Practices