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CompTIA SY0-101 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CompTIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CompTIA Security+ Certification |
| Exam Number: | SY0-101 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score: | 764 (scale 100–900) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Related Certifications: | CompTIA PenTest+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA CySA+ |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | USD $251–$285 (historical, retired) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | CompTIA Security+ Study Materials |
| Exam Registration: | CompTIA Official Site |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE or Prometric test centers; retired July 31, 2011 |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended: CompTIA Network+ and 2 years IT administration with security focus |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security-plus (retired version) |
CompTIA SY0-101 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Security | 20% | - IDS/IPS, honeypots, and DMZ - Physical security and device hardening - Firewalls, routers, switches, and network devices |
| General Security Concepts | 20% | - Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA triad) - Security terminology and principles - Risk management and security policies |
| Basics of Cryptography | 15% | - Cryptographic algorithms and protocols - Hashing, digital signatures, and PKI - Symmetric and asymmetric encryption |
| Operational and Organizational Security | 25% | - Disaster recovery and business continuity - Incident response and auditing - Access control and authentication |
| Communication Security | 20% | - VPN, remote access, and wireless security - Network security protocols - Email and web security |
Frequently Asked Questions — CompTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION Exam
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The official CompTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION outline organizes the exam into 5 domains. The three heaviest are General Security Concepts (20%), Communication Security (20%), and Operational and Organizational Security (25%). The complete list is in the topics section above, and the 340 practice questions at PracticeVCE cover every domain.
The SY0-101 exam is a CompTIA certification exam covering the CompTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION syllabus shown above. It contributes to these credential paths: CompTIA Network+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+. It has a reputation for being demanding — which is exactly why the credential carries weight with employers in 2026. PracticeVCE prepares you with 340 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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No formal prerequisites; recommended: CompTIA Network+ and 2 years IT administration with security focus Requirements are updated from time to time, so confirm the latest on the official CompTIA exam page before scheduling.
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