Professor Messer's SY0-701 Security+ Training Course Overview

Introduction

• Instructor: James Messer
• Focus: Overview of the SY0-701 Security+ training course
• Goal: Prepare students for the Security+ certification

About CompTIA

• One of the largest certification bodies globally
• Popular certifications: A+, Network+, Security+
• Essential for careers in IT and cybersecurity
• Recognized in over 100 countries; exams available in multiple languages
• Important for governmental agencies and large corporations

About the Trainer

• Experience: Supercomputers, software engineering, network analysis, cybersecurity systems engineering
• Author of various IT training courses
• Holds multiple IT certifications, including A+, Network+, Security+

SY0-701 Exam Details

• Release Date: November 7, 2023
• Ensure study materials are updated for this version
• Single exam: 90 minutes, up to 90 questions
• Scoring: 100 - 900, need 750 to pass
• Domains:
  1. General Security Concepts (12%)
  2. Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations (22%)
  3. Security Architecture (18%)
  4. Security Operations (28%)
  5. Security Program Management and Oversight (20%)

Types of Questions

• Mostly multiple choice (A, B, C, or D)
• Performance-based questions: matching, drag and drop, sorting

Study Materials

• Over 120 videos covering all exam objectives
• All videos are free and available on YouTube
• Offline versions and audio files available for purchase
• Additional materials: course notes, practice exams
• Video content aligns with CompTIA exam objectives

How to Use the Course

• Videos designed to follow the official exam objectives
• Indexed by domain and subdomain numbering for easy reference
• Recommendations:
  • Get a good study book
  • Engage in hands-on practice
  • Take practice exams

Exam Options

• Take the exam at a testing center or at home
• Check CompTIA's website for specific rules for home testing

Additional Resources

• Professor Messer website for books, videos, course notes, and practice exams
• Link to CompTIA exam objectives: professormesser.com/objectives
• Community resources: Discord chat (professormesser.com/Discord), monthly study groups

Conclusion

• Comprehensive support for Security+ certification preparation
• Best wishes for your certification journey