✅
CompTIA
Security+
The foundational cybersecurity certification. Perfect starting point for security careers.
Difficulty
Entry
Duration
90 minutes
Questions
90
Passing
750/900
Total XP
2,000
Format:Multiple Choice + PBQs
Renewal:3 years
Price:$392
31 mapped lessons across 5 domains
Exam Domains & Mapped Lessons
1
Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
24%Types of threats and attack techniques
MalwareSocial EngineeringApplication AttacksNetwork AttacksThreat Actors
7
lessons
2
Architecture and Design
21%Secure network and system design
Security ConceptsSecure ArchitectureCloud SecurityVirtualization
5
lessons
3
Implementation
25%Implementing security solutions
Secure ProtocolsNetwork SecurityIdentity ManagementCryptography
7
lessons
4
Operations and Incident Response
16%Security operations and incident handling
Security OperationsIncident ResponseForensicsLog Analysis
7
lessons
5
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
14%Policies, regulations, and risk management
Security PoliciesRisk ManagementRegulationsPrivacy
5
lessons
Exam Tips for Security+
Study the Acronyms
Security+ has many acronyms. Know them all: AAA, ACL, AES, API, APT, BCP, BIA, etc.
PBQs First or Last
Performance-based questions can be time-consuming. Some skip them first, others tackle them fresh.
Understand Scenarios
Many questions are scenario-based. Practice applying concepts to real situations.
Review Port Numbers
Know common ports: HTTP(80), HTTPS(443), SSH(22), RDP(3389), DNS(53), LDAP(389).