Comptia Security+ Certification Exam

CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam

The CompTIA Security+ certification covers a range of security topics including risk management, vulnerabilities, data protection, access control, and software security.

Focus

The Comptia Security+ Certification Exam certification focuses on IT Security

Exam Duration

The Comptia Security+ Certification Exam exam duration is 90 minutes

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 90 questions

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $339 USD.

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 3 years.

Prior Certification

• Security+ is recommended, but not required

Exam Format

The Comptia Security+ Certification Exam exam is a Multiple Choice, Drag-and-Drop, and Performance Based Questions

Passing Conditions

To pass Comptia Security+ Certification Exam exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Passing score: 750 on a scale of 1000

Who Should Take

The CompTIA Security+ certification is designed for IT professionals and security practitioners with at least 2 years of experience in IT administration, including network security, systems administration, and cybersecurity.

• IT Security Specialist
• Network Administrator
• Systems Administrator

Prerequisites

2 years of experience in IT administration

Or can substitute with certifications:

• Currently pursuing CompTIA A+ certification and meet the requirements of the CompTIA A+ certification
• CompTIA Network+ or equivalent work experience

Certification Process

• Step 1: Meet the prerequisites, including work experience and any required certifications.
• Step 2: Register for the exam through the CompTIA website.
• Step 3: Prepare for the exam by studying the security+ exam objectives and using CompTIA approved study materials.
• Step 4: Take the 90-minute exam, which consists of 90 questions.

Domains with Weights

• Domain 1: Network Security (32% (29/90 questions)): This domain covers topics such as secure network architecture, network vulnerabilities, network threats, secure communication protocols, and remote access.
• Domain 2: Compliance and Operational Security (24% (21/90 questions)): This domain covers topics such as security policies, risk management, security audits, disaster recovery, and incident response.
• Domain 3: Threats and Vulnerabilities (19% (17/90 questions)): This domain covers topics such as threat types, threat mitigation, vulnerabilities, patch management, and software security.
• Domain 4: Application, Data and Host Security (25% (23/90 questions)): This domain covers topics such as secure application design, data backup and recovery, host security, secure coding techniques, and secure software development.