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CompTIA SY0-101 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CompTIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Security+ Certification |
| Exam Number: | SY0-101 |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Exam Price: | USD 258 |
| Related Certifications: | CompTIA Security+ |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (for certifications earned under the pre-CE program) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 764 (scale 100-900) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Authorized Pearson VUE testing centers (onsite delivery for this historical exam). |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite. CompTIA recommended approximately two years of networking experience and Network+ level knowledge. |
CompTIA SY0-101 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Operational and Organizational Security | - Security Administration
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| Infrastructure Security | - System and Network Hardening
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| Communication Security | - Network Protection
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| Basics of Cryptography | - Encryption Technologies
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| General Security Concepts | - Fundamental Security Principles
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SY0-101 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
CompTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION is an official CompTIA exam, listed under exam code SY0-101. A passing result earns you the Security+ certification at the Associate level. It also ties into CompTIA Security+, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 100 questions inside 90 minutes on the CompTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing CompTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION requires 764 (scale 100-900), and the official registration fee is USD 258. Retakes charge the full USD 258 again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
No formal prerequisite. CompTIA recommended approximately two years of networking experience and Network+ level knowledge.
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering.
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The CompTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION syllabus spans 5 domains, led by General Security Concepts, Communication Security, and Infrastructure Security. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
