Target audience:
Network / Cloud Engineer
Security Engineer / Analyst
Help Desk Manager / Analyst
DevOps / Software Developer
IT auditors, IT project manager
Security administrator, system administrator
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
Successful candidates receive the CompTIA Security+ certification, which establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills.
Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation, because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program.
No. of questions: 90
Duration: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 750/900
Languages: English, Japanese
Validity: 3 years after launch of certificaiton
Type of questions: Multiple-choice and performance-based
Recommended Experience: CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) English language exam retired on July 31, 2021. The new Security+ (SY0-601) is now available.
The Computing Technology Industry Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and development of the IT industry and professionals. CompTIA provides certification programs and resources for IT professionals at various levels and in various areas of IT.
CompTIA certification exam is part of the training. As part of the training, you will receive an exam voucher, with which you can reserve the date of the final exam after the training. The exam can be taken online or at one of the Pearson Vue test centers.
CompTIA certification is the outcome of a successfully completed exam.
CompTIA certifications do not require any prerequisites. However, some exams recommend some previous IT experience.