CompTIA Security+
Certification Exam
Objectives
EXAM NUMBER: SY0-701
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Exam: Exam Objectives Version 5.0
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,About the 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.
EXAM DEVELOPMENT
CompTIA exams result from subject matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results
regarding the skills and knowledge required of an IT professional.
CompTIA AUTHORIZED MATERIALS USE POLICY
CompTIA Certifications, LLC is not affiliated with and does not authorize, endorse, or condone utilizing
any content provided by unauthorized third-party training sites (aka “brain dumps”). Individuals who
utilize such materials in preparation for any CompTIA examination will have their certifications revoked
and be suspended from future testing in accordance with the CompTIA Candidate Agreement. In an
effort to more clearly communicate CompTIA’s exam policies on use of unauthorized study materials,
CompTIA directs all certification candidates to the CompTIA Certification Exam Policies. Please review
all CompTIA policies before beginning the study process for any CompTIA exam. Candidates will be
required to abide by the CompTIA Candidate Agreement. If a candidate has a question as to whether
study materials are considered unauthorized (aka “brain dumps”), he/she should contact CompTIA at
to confirm.
PLEASE NOTE
The lists of examples provided in bulleted format are not exhaustive lists. Other examples of
technologies, processes, or tasks pertaining to each objective may also be included on the exam,
although not listed or covered in this objectives document. CompTIA is constantly reviewing the
content of our exams and updating test questions to be sure our exams are current, and the security
of the questions is protected. When necessary, we will publish updated exams based on existing
exam objectives. Please know that all related exam preparation materials will still be valid.
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Exam: Exam Objectives Version 5.0
Copyright © 2023 CompTIA, Inc. All rights reserved.
, TEST DETAILS
Required exam SY0-701
Number of questions Maximum of 90
Types of questions Multiple-choice and performance-based
Length of test 90 minutes
Recommended experience A minimum of 2 years of experience in IT
administration with a focus on security, hands-on
experience with technical information security,
and broad knowledge of security concepts
EXAM OBJECTIVES (DOMAINS)
The table below lists the domains measured by this examination
and the extent to which they are represented.
DOMAIN PERCENTAGE OF EXAMINATION
1.0 General Security Concepts 12%
2.0 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations 22%
3.0 Security Architecture 18%
4.0 Security Operations 28%
5.0 Security Program Management and Oversight 20%
Total 100%
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Exam: Exam Objectives Version 5.0
Copyright © 2023 CompTIA, Inc. All rights reserved.
Certification Exam
Objectives
EXAM NUMBER: SY0-701
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Exam: Exam Objectives Version 5.0
Copyright © 2023 CompTIA, Inc. All rights reserved.
,About the 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.
EXAM DEVELOPMENT
CompTIA exams result from subject matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results
regarding the skills and knowledge required of an IT professional.
CompTIA AUTHORIZED MATERIALS USE POLICY
CompTIA Certifications, LLC is not affiliated with and does not authorize, endorse, or condone utilizing
any content provided by unauthorized third-party training sites (aka “brain dumps”). Individuals who
utilize such materials in preparation for any CompTIA examination will have their certifications revoked
and be suspended from future testing in accordance with the CompTIA Candidate Agreement. In an
effort to more clearly communicate CompTIA’s exam policies on use of unauthorized study materials,
CompTIA directs all certification candidates to the CompTIA Certification Exam Policies. Please review
all CompTIA policies before beginning the study process for any CompTIA exam. Candidates will be
required to abide by the CompTIA Candidate Agreement. If a candidate has a question as to whether
study materials are considered unauthorized (aka “brain dumps”), he/she should contact CompTIA at
to confirm.
PLEASE NOTE
The lists of examples provided in bulleted format are not exhaustive lists. Other examples of
technologies, processes, or tasks pertaining to each objective may also be included on the exam,
although not listed or covered in this objectives document. CompTIA is constantly reviewing the
content of our exams and updating test questions to be sure our exams are current, and the security
of the questions is protected. When necessary, we will publish updated exams based on existing
exam objectives. Please know that all related exam preparation materials will still be valid.
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Exam: Exam Objectives Version 5.0
Copyright © 2023 CompTIA, Inc. All rights reserved.
, TEST DETAILS
Required exam SY0-701
Number of questions Maximum of 90
Types of questions Multiple-choice and performance-based
Length of test 90 minutes
Recommended experience A minimum of 2 years of experience in IT
administration with a focus on security, hands-on
experience with technical information security,
and broad knowledge of security concepts
EXAM OBJECTIVES (DOMAINS)
The table below lists the domains measured by this examination
and the extent to which they are represented.
DOMAIN PERCENTAGE OF EXAMINATION
1.0 General Security Concepts 12%
2.0 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations 22%
3.0 Security Architecture 18%
4.0 Security Operations 28%
5.0 Security Program Management and Oversight 20%
Total 100%
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Exam: Exam Objectives Version 5.0
Copyright © 2023 CompTIA, Inc. All rights reserved.
