CompTIA Security+ Study Guide
Written study guide covering threats, architecture, implementation, operations, and governance domains with practice questions.
📁 File Structure 22 files
├── 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
├── interactive.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
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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