A+, Network+, Security+ Exams in a Nutshell

Chapter 10. Overview of Security+ Exam

CompTIA’s Security+ certification is for those individuals who work or intend to work in organizations that have a secure IT infrastructure. You will need to pass only one exam (Exam SYO-101) to get this certification. Exam SYO-101 tests your foundation-level knowledge in general security concepts, communications and infrastructure security, basics of cryptography, and operational and organizational security. This exam was developed in response to increasing demand from security professionals in the IT industry. A Security+-certified individual is considered to have proven her skills in implementing basic security in the IT infrastructure. CompTIA’s vendor-neutral certifications, including the Security+ certification, are now recognized worldwide.

There are several other security-related certifications available in the IT industry, but the Security+ certification is considered the most basic of all. One good thing about CompTIA’s certifications is that they do not expire. In other words, CompTIA’s certifications are good for life. You do not have to recertify if the exam objectives change after a period of time. I still recommend that you check the Security+ certification page on the CompTIA web site from time to time at http://certification.comptia.org/security for news and updates on exam objectives.

The approximate percentage of each section in Security+ Exam SYO-101 is given in Table 10-1.

Table 10-1. Security+ exam domains and percentage ...