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CompTIA Security+ study guide
Exam domains and weights, what to study first, and the jobs asking for CompTIA Security+ right now.
Exam domains and weights
How to study for CompTIA Security+
- Start with Security Operations. It is about 28% of the exam.
- Then Threats, Vulnerabilities and Mitigations (22%).
- Then Security Program Management and Oversight (20%).
- Take a practice exam, find your weakest domain, and study that next. Repeat until you score comfortably above the pass mark.
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What is on the CompTIA Security+ exam?
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) covers 5 domains: Security Operations (28%), Threats, Vulnerabilities and Mitigations (22%), Security Program Management and Oversight (20%), Security Architecture (18%), General Security Concepts (12%).
Which CompTIA Security+ domain should I study first?
Security Operations carries the most weight at about 28% of the exam, so it earns the most study time. Then work down the list by weight and spend extra time on any domain where your practice scores are low.
What level is CompTIA Security+?
CompTIA Security+ is an entry-level certification from CompTIA.
Are there jobs that ask for CompTIA Security+?
Yes. ReconHire currently lists postings that mention CompTIA Security+, such as Cloud Engineer at Knack; (Senior) Information Security Officer (German) at Hawk; Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at General Dynamics Information Technology.
Can I practice for CompTIA Security+ for free?
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