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CompTIA Security+ (V7)

CompTIA Security+

Questions
Max 90 (multiple-choice + performance-based)
Duration
90 min
Passing score
750 (scale 100-900)
Price (USD)
$425 *
Validity
3 years; renew via CompTIA CE program

What this exam is like

Who it's for

Entry-level security professionals. SY0-801 (V8) launches Nov 17, 2026; SY0-701 stays available until June 11, 2027.

Prerequisites

None formally.

What it tests

General security concepts12%
Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations22%
Security architecture18%
Security operations28%
Security program management and oversight20%

Prep roadmap

  1. 1
    Read the official outlineWeek 1

    List every domain and objective from the vendor's exam outline.

  2. 2
    Learn and labWeek 2–4

    Pair a good course with hands-on labs for each domain.

  3. 3
    Cover the domainsWeek 5–6

    Start with the heaviest domains: Security operations and Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations.

  4. 4
    Practice testsWeek 7–8

    Timed practice exams; review every wrong answer.

  5. 5
    Book and sit the exam

    Schedule with Pearson VUE — test centre or online where offered.

  6. ✓
    Certified 🎉

    Add it to LinkedIn and your CV — then pick the next step on the certification path.

What you can do after

  • ✓Speak the language of security across any vendor
  • ✓Meet HR filters for security roles worldwide
RolesSecurity AnalystSecurity Engineer
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