Comptia Security+ Certification

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+ is an entry-level certification that validates the skills and knowledge of IT professionals in security concepts, risk management, vulnerabilities, data protection, and operational security.

Focus

The Comptia Security+ Certification certification focuses on Network security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, data protection, and access control.

Exam Duration

The Comptia Security+ Certification exam duration is 90 minutes

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 90 questions

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $339 (plus tax).

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 3 years.

Prior Certification

• Good to have 2 years of experience in IT administration, with a focus on security; or demonstrated mastery of the exam objectives through training courses or hands-on experience

Exam Format

The Comptia Security+ Certification exam is a Multiple-choice, performance-based questions

Passing Conditions

To pass Comptia Security+ Certification exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Based on live proctoring and exam result validity (pass 700/900)

Who Should Take

IT professionals with a minimum of 2 years of experience in IT administration, or individuals with equivalent knowledge who are looking to start a career in IT security.

• Security Analyst
• Network Administrator
• Help Desk Technician
• Information Systems Manager

Prerequisites

2 years of hands-on experience in IT administration, including networking, compliance and operational security, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge.

Or can substitute with certifications:

• CompTIA A+

Certification Process

• Step 1: Meet the prerequisites and choose a testing location
• Step 2: Take the exam
• Step 3: Pass the exam and receive your certification
• Step 4: Maintain your certification through continuing education and professional development

Domains with Weights

• Network Security (21% ) (21%): Network security concepts, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, and network access control mechanisms.
• Compliance and Operational Security (18% ) (18%): Compliance with laws, regulations, and standards, including risk management and mitigation, incident response, and security policies and procedures.
• Threats and Vulnerabilities (18% ) (18%): Threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, including virus, worm, Trojan, spyware, adware, ransomware, social engineering, phishing attacks, and other cyberattacks.
• Data Protection (21% ) (21%): Data backup and recovery, encryption, confidentiality, integrity, and authentication mechanisms for data security.
• Access Control (22% ) (22%): User authentication, authorization, and access control, including account management, password management, secure protocols (SNMP, TELNET, FTP), and secure Wi-Fi concepts (WPA2, VPN, Fire wall Configured WPA2, WPA2-Personal).