Professor Messer's SY0-701 Security Plus Training Course

Introduction

• Presenter: James Messer
• Course: Security Plus Training
• Certification: CompTIA Security Plus (SY0-701)
• Release Date: November 7, 2023

About CompTIA

• CompTIA: Computing Technology Industry Association
  • One of the largest certification bodies in IT
  • Offers certifications like A+, Network+, Security+
  • Certifications recognized in over 100 countries

Importance of Security Plus

• Target Audience:
  • IT professionals
  • Cybersecurity aspirants
  • Governmental agency employees
  • Large corporations emphasizing cybersecurity
• Benefits:
  • Enhances personal knowledge
  • Provides professional satisfaction
  • Often a job requirement

Course Structure

• Content Delivery:
  • Over 120 videos
  • Bite-sized videos mapping to exam objectives
  • Free access on YouTube
• Availability:
  • Online streaming
  • Offline downloads for purchase
• Additional Materials:
  • Course notes
  • Practice exams
• Goal:
  • First job or better job in IT
  • Professional development
  • Flexibility for higher-paying jobs

Exam Overview

• Duration: 90 minutes
• Questions: Up to 90
• Scoring:
  • Scale: 100 to 900
  • Passing score: 750
• 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%

Question Formats

• Multiple Choice: Standard A, B, C, D
• Performance-Based:
  • Matching
  • Drag and drop
  • Sorting
  • Task completion

Exam Preparation

• Resources:
  • CompTIA exam objectives (free download)
  • Books and practice exams (Professor Messer website)
  • Videos numbered by CompTIA's domain and subdomain for easy cross-referencing

Exam Taking Options

• Testing Centers: Community colleges or training centers
• At Home: Secure environment setup required

Additional Resources

• Community:
  • Discord chat at professormesser.com/Discord
  • Monthly study groups
• Website: professormesser.com for resources and updates

Conclusion

• Objective: Support every step towards Security Plus certification
• Engagement: Join monthly study groups and community discussions
• Next Steps: Access resources and continue preparation for success in certification exams