Professor Messer's SY0701 Security Plus Training Course Overview
Introduction
- Presenter: James Messer
- Course designed for those pursuing Security Plus certification
- Part of CompTIA, a major certification body in IT
CompTIA Security Plus Certification
- Relevant for careers in cybersecurity, IT security
- Often required by governmental agencies, large corporations
- Valuable for personal knowledge and professional development
About CompTIA
- Stands for Computing Technology Industry Association
- Largest provider of independent IT certifications
- Certifications recognized in over 100 countries
- Exam available in multiple languages
Instructor's Background
- Experience ranges from supercomputers to cybersecurity systems engineering
- Author and publisher of various IT training courses
- Holds multiple IT certifications: A+, Network+, Security+
Course Details
- Focus on version SY0701, released Nov 7, 2023
- Ensure study materials are specific to SY0701
- Consists of over 120 videos, free on YouTube
- Complete course aligned with CompTIA exam objectives
- Offline version and additional materials available for purchase
Exam Information
- Single exam: 90 minutes, maximum 90 questions
- Scoring: 100 to 900 scale; 750 required to pass
Exam Domains
- General Security Concepts: 12%
- Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations: 22%
- Security Architecture: 18%
- Security Operations: 28%
- Security Program Management and Oversight: 20%
Question Types
- Multiple choice: Traditional format
- Performance-based: Matching, drag and drop, sorting, tasks
Study Recommendations
- Use CompTIA exam objectives as a guide
- Videos align with objectives, free to download from comptia.org
- Recommended resources: Good books, hands-on practice, practice exams
- Videos categorize topics by domain and subdomain for easy reference
Exam Options
- Testing center or at-home options available
- Testing centers often at community colleges or training centers
Additional Resources and Community
- Additional study materials and practice exams on professormesser.com
- Join community on Discord for discussion and support
- Monthly study groups for interactive learning
Conclusion
- Comprehensive resources available at professormesser.com
- Professor Messer supports every step in Security Plus journey
Remember to download the exam objectives and leverage community resources to enhance your study experience.