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CompTIA SY0-201 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CompTIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CompTIA Security+ (2008 Edition) Exam |
| Exam Number: | SY0-201 |
| Available Languages: | Portuguese, Japanese, English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 750 (scale 100–900) |
| Exam Price: | USD 258–349 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Linear format |
| Related Certifications: | CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ |
| Recommended Training: | CompTIA Security+ Official Study Guide CompTIA Instructor-Led Training |
| Exam Registration: | CompTIA Official Registration Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE / Prometric testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CompTIA Network+ certification and 9–24 months of IT administration experience with security focus; no mandatory prerequisites |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security |
CompTIA SY0-201 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Assessments & Audits | 15% | - Vulnerability scanning - Penetration testing - Logging and monitoring - Security audits |
| Topic 2: Organizational Security | 12% | - Risk management - Security policies and procedures - Incident response - Disaster recovery and business continuity |
| Topic 3: Access Control | 17% | - Authorization models - Identity management - Authentication methods - Account management policies |
| Topic 4: Cryptography | 15% | - Hashing and digital signatures - Key management - PKI and certificates - Symmetric and asymmetric encryption |
| Topic 5: Systems Security | 21% | - Hardening and baselining - Operating system security - Virtualization security - Malware protection |
| Topic 6: Network Infrastructure | 20% | - Wireless security - Network devices and protocols - Firewalls and routers - VPN and remote access |
CompTIA SY0-201 Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
CompTIA Security+(2008 Edition) is an official CompTIA exam, listed under exam code SY0-201. A passing result earns you the CompTIA Security+ certification at the Foundational / Associate level. It also ties into CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, 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+(2008 Edition) 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+(2008 Edition) requires 750 (scale 100–900), and the official registration fee is USD 258–349. Retakes charge the full USD 258–349 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.
Recommended: CompTIA Network+ certification and 9–24 months of IT administration experience with security focus; no mandatory prerequisites
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for CompTIA Security+(2008 Edition) goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered In-person at Pearson VUE / Prometric testing centers.
CompTIA recommends the following training for CompTIA Security+(2008 Edition) candidates.
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The CompTIA Security+(2008 Edition) syllabus spans 6 domains, led by Cryptography (15%), Organizational Security (12%), and Network Infrastructure (20%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
