CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Exam Cram, 7/e, 7th edition

Published by Pearson IT Certification (September 9, 2024) © 2025

  • Robert Shimonski
  • Martin M. Weiss
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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Exam Cram is an all-inclusive study guide designed to help you pass the updated version of the CompTIA Security+ exam. Prepare for test day success with complete coverage of exam objectives and topics, plus hundreds of realistic practice questions. Extensive prep tools include quizzes, Exam Alerts, and our essential last-minute review Cram Sheet. The powerful Pearson Test Prep practice software provides real-time assessment and feedback with two complete exams.

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Covers the critical information needed to score higher on your Security+ SY0-701 exam!

  • General security concepts
  • Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
  • Security architecture
  • Security operations
  • Security program management and oversight

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  • Realistic practice questions and answers
  • Comprehensive reporting and feedback
  • Customised testing in study, practice exam, or flash card modes
  • Complete coverage of CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam objectives

Table of contents

  • Introduction
  • Part 1: General Security Concepts
  • CHAPTER 1: Security Controls
  • CHAPTER 2: Fundamental Security Concepts
  • CHAPTER 3: Change Management Processes and the Impact to Security
  • CHAPTER 4: Cryptographic Solutions
  • Part 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
  • CHAPTER 5: Threat Actors and Motivations
  • CHAPTER 6: Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces
  • CHAPTER 7: Vulnerability Types
  • CHAPTER 8: Malicious Attacks and Indicators
  • CHAPTER 9 Mitigation Techniques for Securing the Enterprise
  • Part 3: Security Architecture
  • CHAPTER 10: Security Implications of Architecture Models
  • CHAPTER 11: Enterprise Architecture Security Principles
  • CHAPTER 12: Data Protection Strategies
  • CHAPTER 13: Resilience and Recovery in Security Architecture
  • Part 4: Security Operations
  • CHAPTER 14: Securing Resources
  • CHAPTER 15: Hardware, Software, and Data Asset Management
  • CHAPTER 16: Vulnerability Management
  • CHAPTER 17: Security Alerting and Monitoring
  • CHAPTER 18: Enterprise Security Capabilities
  • CHAPTER 19: Identity and Access Management
  • CHAPTER 20: Security Automation and Orchestration
  • CHAPTER 21: Incident Response Activities
  • CHAPTER 22: Data Sources for Supporting Investigations
  • Part 5: Security Program Management and Oversigh
  • CHAPTER 23: Effective Security Governance
  • CHAPTER 24: Risk Management
  • CHAPTER 25: Third-Party Risk Assessment and Management
  • CHAPTER 26: Security Compliance
  • CHAPTER 27: Security Audits and Assessments
  • CHAPTER 28: Security Awareness Practices
  • Glossary of Essential Terms
  • Cram Sheet

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