Professor Messer's SY0-701 Security Plus Training Course

Course Overview

• Instructor: James Messer
• Purpose: To provide an overview of the Security Plus training course and what to expect.
• Target Audience:
  • Individuals working towards their Security Plus certification.
  • Professionals in IT or those looking to enter IT.
  • People aiming for careers in cybersecurity, IT security, or related fields.

About CompTIA

• CompTIA: Computing Technology Industry Association
  • Largest provider of independent certifications in the IT industry.
  • Recognized in over 100 countries; exams available in multiple languages.
• Certifications: A+, Network+, Security+, etc.
• Members: IT resellers, distributors, manufacturers, and other key technology organizations.

Instructor Background

• James Messer
  • Experience in supercomputer operation, software engineering, network analysis, and cybersecurity systems engineering.
  • Training course author and publisher with multiple certifications including A+, Network+, and Security+.

Exam Information

• Version: SY0-701, released on November 7, 2023.
• Exam Structure:
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Questions: Up to 90 (multiple choice and performance-based)
  • Scoring: 100-900 scale; 750 required to pass.

Exam 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

• Multiple Choice: Single question with multiple answers.
• Performance-Based: Tasks like matching, drag-and-drop, or sorting.

Study Materials and Course Structure

• Course Videos: Over 120 bite-sized videos covering every topic from the exam objectives.
  • Fully available for free on YouTube.
  • Full correlation with CompTIA exam objectives.
• Additional Resources:
  • Offline version available for purchase.
  • Course notes and practice exams.
  • Website: professormesser.com

Exam Preparation Tips

• Download Exam Objectives: Available for free at CompTIA.org or via Professor Messer’s website.
• Use a Study Book: Recommendations available on Professor Messer’s website.
• Hands-On Practice: Try different ideas and techniques using your own systems.
• Practice Exams: Available on the Professor Messer website.

Exam Taking Options

• Testing Center: Training centers, community colleges, etc.
• At Home: Secure environment; check rules and regulations on CompTIA’s website.

Support and Community

• Community: Discord chat available at professormesser.com/discord
• Study Groups: Monthly sessions with Q&A.

Final Notes

• Website: professormesser.com for books, videos, notes, and exams.
• Exam Objectives Link: Available on Professor Messer’s website.