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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Certification Companion: Hands-on Preparation and Practice Guide
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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Certification Companion: Hands-on Preparation and Practice Guide

by Kodi A. Cochran, Kyle Reis
October 2025
Intermediate to advanced
518 pages
8h 1m
English
Apress

Overview

This book covers all topics and requirements of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification exam. It will allow readers to easily understand the concepts, information, and skills needed to obtain the associated certification. 

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. It represents the latest and greatest in cybersecurity, covering the most in-demand skills related to current threats, automation, zero trust, IoT, risk – and more. 

This book is designed to follow the core requirements of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification and thoroughly educated all readers on the domains of Cybersecurity. It has been specifically written to follow the guidelines of the exam, while also incorporating other useful topics that will allows the readers to better understand the material. 

The book will provide all readers with the appropriate knowledge and information to have a foundational level of security topics.  It will primarily serve the newer entrants to the field but will also support more experienced individuals that are looking toward certifications.

 

What You Will Learn:

  • The Role of Cybersecurity Professionals
  • Impact of Cybersecurity on Organizations and Individuals
  • Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity         
  • Overview of Security+  Exam Structure and Objectives
  • The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
  • Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
  • Network Security
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Authentication Factors: Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Endpoint and Application Security
  • Cryptography and PKI
  • Security Operations and Incident Response
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance

 

Who this book is for:

This book is for any and all that are trying to get into the field of information technology or achieve certification with CompTIA, particularly for the Security+.  There is no set level of skill, experience, or need that the user will require to obtain useful information from this book.

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