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Mini Exam
25 Questions - 50 minutes
Mock Security+ Exam
85 Security+ Questions - 165 minutes
Daily Quiz Exam
10 Questions - 20 minutes
Standard Practice Quiz
50 Questions - 100 minutes
About the CompTIA Security+ Certification
The CompTIA Security+ certification proves you understand essential security skills. It’s designed for anyone starting or growing a career in IT security. The certification shows employers that you can handle core security tasks in real-world environments.
Security+ covers key topics such as threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities. It also focuses on risk management, identity and access control, and securing networks and devices. The exam is vendor-neutral, so you learn concepts that apply to many tools and platforms.
The current version, SY0-701, tests your ability to assess security needs, detect threats, and respond to incidents. It’s often the first cybersecurity certification for IT professionals.
- ✅ Covers real-world cybersecurity tasks
- ✅ Helps you understand threats and how to stop them
- ✅ Includes instant feedback and simple explanations
- ✅ Mobile-friendly quizzes and dark mode support
- ✅ No signup or login required to start practicing
If you're new to cybersecurity or want to validate your skills, Security+ is a smart place to start. Join thousands of IT professionals who have used this certification to open new doors in their careers.
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Exam Details
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) is the baseline cybersecurity certification trusted by employers worldwide and approved for U.S. DoD 8570/8140 roles. It validates the core skills needed to assess an organization's security posture, secure hybrid environments, identify threats and vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents. Because it is vendor-neutral, the concepts apply across cloud, on-premises, and mobile platforms.
Exam format at a glance
- Exam code: SY0-701
- Number of questions: Maximum of 90 (multiple-choice and performance-based)
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100–900
- Recommended experience: CompTIA Network+ and about 2 years of IT experience with a security focus
Security+ exam domains
The SY0-701 exam is divided into 5 domains. Allocate your study time in proportion to each domain's weight:
| Domain | Exam weight |
|---|---|
| General Security Concepts | 12% |
| Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations | 22% |
| Security Architecture | 18% |
| Security Operations | 28% |
| Security Program Management & Oversight | 20% |
How to study for the Security+
- Learn the acronyms cold — Security+ leans heavily on them.
- Expect scenario questions that ask for the best control in context, not just a definition.
- Give the heaviest domains (Security Operations and Threats) the most study time.
- Practice with realistic, exam-style questions and review every explanation — aim to consistently score 85%+ before exam day.
- Build a week-by-week schedule with our free study plan generator.
Ready to practice? Use the quizzes above, browse Security+ practice questions by topic, prepare with the Security+ PBQ guide and examples, or read the Security+ study guide.