experience_req
None (2 yrs IT admin w/ security focus + Network+ recommended)
exam_format
Up to 90 questions, multiple choice + performance-based
exam_length
90 minutes
exam_fee
$425
renewal
Every 3 yrs · 50 CEUs + $150 CE fee
Exam version SY0-701. Issuers change fees and exam details, so confirm current requirements with CompTIA.
Who it's for
People starting a security career or moving over from IT support, networking or systems administration. It meets DoD 8140 baseline requirements for many entry roles and is a common first certification.
Security AnalystSOC Analyst (Tier 1)Systems AdministratorIT Auditor
The five exam domains
- 01General Security Concepts
- 02Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
- 03Security Architecture
- 04Security Operations
- 05Security Program Management and Oversight
Where it sits in the cert path
- Security+Entry
- CySA+Intermediate
- CISSPAdvanced
Ways to prepare
Exam prep courses, plus programs whose curriculum is aligned to the Security+ objectives.
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Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Maryville University’s online cybersecurity master’s program can help prepare you for the changing role of cybersecurity professionals by equipping you with the hard and soft skills that employers desire.
- 100% online, with no campus visits required
- Graduate in as few as 12 months
- Business/Leadership or Technical focus area, with certification prep built into courses