SY0-501

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501)

We have a course on the latest Security+ exam, please check out the latest CompTIA Security+  course! Pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 certification exam in your first attempt with the CompTIA Security+ course and lab. The lab comes with a well-organized component library for every task. The course and lab completely cover the Security+ SY0-501 exam objectives and teach concepts such as threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities; technologies and tools; architecture and design; identity and access management; risk management; cryptography and PKI, and more.

  • Practice in 54 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
  • 15 Interactive Lessons and 80 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
  • 445 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests

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54 Hands-On LiveLabs

Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.

  • Real environments
  • Auto-graded
  • No installation
15Interactive Lessons
80Topics
54LiveLab
445Practice Test Questions
82Videos
265Flashcards
265Glossary of terms

01 / Skills you'll get

What you will be able to do

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The CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam validates the skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. The successful candidates will perform these tasks to support the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Target Career Roles

  • Security Architect
  • Security Engineer
  • Security Administrator
  • Systems Administrator
  • Network Administrator
  • Security Consultant/Specialist

02 / Lessons & labs

See exactly what you will learn and practice

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Lessons

15 Interactive Lessons · 80 topics
01 Introduction 8 topics
  • Before You Begin the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam
  • Why Become Security+ Certified?
  • How to Become a Security+ Certified Professional
  • Who Should Read This Book?
  • What Does This Book Cover?
  • Tips for Taking the Security+ Exam
  • Exam SY0-501 Exam Objectives
  • SY0-501 Certification Exam Objective Map
02 Managing Risk 5 topics
  • Threat Assessment
  • Risk Assessment
  • Developing Policies, Standards, and Guidelines
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
03 Monitoring and Diagnosing Networks 5 topics · 2 LiveLab
  • Frameworks, Best Practices, and Configuration Guides
  • Secure Network Architecture Concepts
  • Secure Systems Design
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

04 Understanding Devices and Infrastructure 3 topics · 3 LiveLab
  • Designing with Security in Mind
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

05 Identity and Access Management 8 topics · 18 LiveLab
  • Using Tools to Assess Your Network
  • Troubleshooting Common Security Issues
  • Security Technologies
  • Identity and Access Management Concepts
  • Install and Configure Identity and Access Services
  • File and Database Security
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

18 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

Hands-On Labs Our edge

54 LiveLabs
  • Configuring a Perimeter Firewall
  • Installing the Web Server IIS Server Role
  • Using Network Monitoring
  • Configuring Remote Access VPN
  • Using Windows Defender
  • Detecting a Phishing Site Using Netcraft
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.

03 / Exam details

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) Details

We have a course on the latest Security+ exam, please check out the latest CompTIA Security+  course! Pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 certification exam in your first attempt with the CompTIA Security+ course and lab. The lab comes with a well-organized component library for every task. The course and lab completely cover the Security+ SY0-501 exam objectives and teach concepts such as threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities; technologies and tools; architecture and design; identity and access management; risk management; cryptography and PKI, and more.

Official exam objectives →
Questions 90 (per exam)
Duration 90 minutes (per exam)
Passing Score 750 (on a scale of 900)
Exam Fee USD 349 (per exam)
Delivered by Pearson VUE (in-person or online)
Question Format Multiple choice and performance-based questions single/multiple choice, performance-based
Practice Tests 445 Practice Questions (mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification SY0-501 CompTIA credential

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This course is well prepared and will benefit any cyber security professional in preparation for the CompTIA certification exam CS0-001. Personally completed all the labs which...

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05 / FAQs

Questions before you start

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What are the prerequisites for this exam?
CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security.
What is the exam registration fee?
USD 349
Where do I take the exam?
What is the format of the exam?
Multiple choice and performance-based questions
How many questions are asked in the exam?
The exam contains 90 questions.

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