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CompTIA Security+ Study Guide
Written study guide covering threats, architecture, implementation, operations, and governance domains with practice questions.
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comptia-security-plus/
├── LICENSE
├── README.md
├── config.example.yaml
├── examples/
│ ├── firewall-rules.txt
│ ├── incident-response-playbook.md
│ └── network-hardening-checklist.md
├── free-sample.zip
├── guide/
│ ├── 01-overview.md
│ ├── 02-threats,-vulnerabilities-and-attacks.md
│ └── 03-architecture-and-design-security.md
├── index.html
├── practice-questions/
│ ├── answer-key.md
│ └── questions.md
├── pyproject.toml
├── quick-reference/
│ ├── acronym-glossary.md
│ └── cheatsheet.md
└── study-guide/
├── 01-general-security-concepts.md
├── 02-threats-vulnerabilities-mitigations.md
├── 03-security-architecture.md
├── 04-security-operations.md
└── 05-security-program-management.md
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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Complete Study Guide
Comprehensive study guide covering all 5 exam domains, 40+ practice questions with explained answers, security configuration examples, and an acronym glossary for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification.
Exam Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | SY0-701 |
| Number of Questions | Maximum 90 (mix of multiple-choice and performance-based) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score | 750 (on a scale of 100–900) |
| Cost | $404 USD |
| Prerequisites | None required (2+ years security experience recommended) |
| Validity | 3 years (renewable via CE credits) |
| Format | Proctored at a Pearson VUE testing center or online |
Who This Is For
- IT professionals looking to validate foundational security knowledge for career advancement
- System/network administrators transitioning into cybersecurity roles
- Help desk and support staff moving up to security analyst positions
- Recent graduates in IT or cybersecurity programs who need an industry-recognized credential
- Compliance professionals who need to understand technical security controls
What's Inside
Study Guide (5 Domain Files)
| File | Domain | Weight |
|---|---|---|
study-guide/01-general-security-concepts.md | General Security Concepts | 12% |
study-guide/02-threats-vulnerabilities-mitigations.md | Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations | 22% |
study-guide/03-security-architecture.md | Security Architecture | 18% |
study-guide/04-security-operations.md | Security Operations | 28% |
study-guide/05-security-program-management.md | Security Program Management & Oversight | 20% |
Practice Questions
| File | Description |
|---|---|
practice-questions/questions.md | 42 realistic multiple-choice questions across all 5 domains |
practice-questions/answer-key.md | Full answer key with detailed explanations for every option |
Examples & Reference Materials
| File | Description |
|---|---|
examples/firewall-rules.txt | Sample firewall rule sets with explanations |
examples/network-hardening-checklist.md | Step-by-step hardening guide for common scenarios |
examples/incident-response-playbook.md | IR playbook template following NIST SP 800-61 |
quick-reference/cheatsheet.md | Exam-day cram sheet: protocols, ports, concepts |
quick-reference/acronym-glossary.md | 150+ security acronyms with definitions |
Exam Domains & Weights
Domain 1: General Security Concepts ............. 12% ██████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░
Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, Mitigations . 22% ███████████░░░░░░░░░
Domain 3: Security Architecture ................. 18% █████████░░░░░░░░░░░
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pyproject.toml
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name = "comptia-security-plus"
version = "1.0.0"
description = "Written study guide covering threats, architecture, implementation, operations, and governance domains with practice questions."
requires-python = ">=3.10"
license = "MIT"
[tool.pytest.ini_options]
testpaths = ["tests"]
python_files = "test_*.py"
[tool.ruff]
line-length = 120
target-version = "py310"