Professor Messer's SY0-701 Security Plus Training Course

Introduction

• Presenter: James Messer
• Course Objective: Provide an overview and training for the CompTIA SY0-701 Security Plus exam.
• Target Audience: Individuals working towards Security Plus certification, particularly those in IT or cybersecurity fields.
• Importance of Security Plus: Widely recognized certification, especially valuable for governmental agencies and large corporations.

About CompTIA

• Full Name: Computing Technology Industry Association
• Role: Largest provider of independent IT certifications globally.
• Recognition: Certifications recognized in over 100 countries, exams in multiple languages.

Course Details

• Presenter's Experience: IT industry experience in cyber security, software engineering, network analysis.
• Course Content: Covers the SY0-701 exam version released on Nov 7, 2023.
• Structure: Consists of over 120 videos aligned with exam objectives; available for free on YouTube.
• Additional Resources: Online and offline materials available, including study notes and practice exams.

Exam Overview

• Exam Format: 90 minutes, up to 90 questions.
• Scoring: 100-900 scale, requiring 750 to pass.
• Question Types: Multiple choice and performance-based questions (e.g., drag and drop, matching).

Exam Domains

1. General Security Concepts: 12% of the exam
2. Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations: 22%
3. Security Architecture: 18%
4. Security Operations: 28%
5. Security Program Management and Oversight: 20%

Study Strategy

• Exam Objectives: Step through every bullet on the objectives; objectives available for free.
• Study Materials: Recommended to get a good book, hands-on practice, and practice exams.
• Video Correlation: Videos are numbered to align with exam objectives.

Exam Administration

• Locations: Available at testing centers or at home.
• Testing Centers: Often community colleges or training centers.
• Home Testing: Requires adherence to CompTIA's secure environment regulations.

Additional Learning Resources

• Professor Messer Website: Books, training videos, practice exams.
• Community Support: Discord chat for community interaction.
• Monthly Study Groups: Interactive sessions with practice questions and Q&A opportunities.

Final Remarks

• Goal: Equip learners to start a career in IT or advance to a better job.
• Availability: All necessary materials and community support available through professormesser.com.